Harry Bratsberg
(April 10, 1915 – December 7, 2011)
Harry Morgan was an American actor. He was widely known for his roles as Pete Porter in both December Bride (1954–1959) and Pete and Gladys (1960–1962), Officer Bill Gannon on Dragnet (1967–1970), Amos Coogan on Hec Ramsey (1972–1974).
He was best known for his long-running portrayal of Col. Potter on M*A*S*H (1975–1983) and AfterMASH (1983–1984). Additionally, Morgan appeared in more than 100 films.
Morgan was married twice — first to Eileen Detchon, from 1940 until her death in 1985. He had four sons with her: Christopher, Charles, Paul, and Daniel.
He then married Barbara Bushman Quine (granddaughter of silent film star Francis X. Bushman) in 1986; the marriage lasted until his death.
The actor died at his Los Angeles home in California, at the age of 96. According to his son Charles, he had been recently treated for pneumonia.
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