Morgan Deare

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Morgan Deare
Born
Morgan Kelly Deare

(1945-11-19) 19 November 1945 (age 80)
New Iberia, Louisiana, U.S.
Years active1977–present
Spouse(s)
Sally Gosselin
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(m. 1977,divorced)​

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(m. 1989)​
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Morgan Kelly Deare (born 19 November 1945) is an American actor who works in film, television and theatre and is based in London.

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Early life and education

Deare was born to a family who ran a combined bowling alley, bar and dance hall appropriately named Deare's. [1] In his youth, he obtained many awards for graduation, such as the American Legion Award at New Iberia High School in 1963, [2] where he was president of the Civics Club and editor of the school newspaper. [3] [4] The following year, he was initiated at social college fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE). [5] Deare received a diploma for Bachelor of Arts at Centenary College in 1967. [6]

Career

Wanting to become a singer, Deare spent some time in the church choir followed by being in Centenary College chorus. [3] [4] However, he never considered entering showbusiness, so decided to make a contribution in the service profession. Therefore, he ended up as a 'token white' teacher at an all black school in New Iberia, teaching maths, English, history and drama to 10-year-olds.

Continuing his teaching career, Deare moved to Saudi Arabia in 1973, educating ex-patriot children of the employees of a pipeline company. Staying for two years, he met many English people and began holidaying in the United Kingdom, eventually being enticed there. [1] Moving to London in 1975 initially for six months as an English teacher and finding a job in a private language school, Deare ended up staying. [7]

He began his acting career when he was invited by a couple of people to appear in A Kurt Weill Cabaret around 1977, his theatre debut. [8] [9] After working at the London Fringe, as well as singing and performing in cabaret, Deare was asked to perform in a 1981–82 tour of Annie . Six months into the tour, he was finally able to obtain his Equity card. [1] [7] Subsequent theatre work has included numerous performances in the West End, as well as tours of Fiddler on the Roof , It's a Wonderful Life , Carousel and Being Tommy Cooper . Being a good singer has enabled Deare to apply this talent in a number of these productions. [10]

Deare made his screen debut in the 1980 short film The Tumour Principle as a minor character. This was followed by television appearances in Deep State , The Bill , The Ruth Rendell Mysteries , Coronation Street , Jeeves and Wooster and Wing and a Prayer . He appeared as Hawk in the 1987 serial of Doctor Who , Delta and the Bannermen alongside Stubby Kaye as Weismuller. Three decades later, he appeared as Arthur in the eleventh series episode "Rosa".

In the world of animation, Deare voiced Mayor Martinez in the animated series Zorro: Generation Z , which lasted for 26 episodes. His voice has been heard on numerous commercials, radio plays (notably as Captain Andy in a 2011 BBC Radio 4 dramatisation of Show Boat ), [11] promos for Channel 5 and even dubbing presenter Melvyn Bragg for the American airing of The South Bank Show . [10]

On the big screen, Deare appeared as an editor, as well as voicing Bongo the Gorilla in the 1988 film Who Framed Roger Rabbit , featuring Bob Hoskins and Christopher Lloyd (and being reunited with Delta co-star Stubby Kaye). He also appeared as Donald Hunt in the critically acclaimed 1996 action spy film Mission: Impossible , featuring Tom Cruise and Jon Voight. Other film appearances include Hyde Park on Hudson , Santa Claus: The Movie , Scream for Help , United 93 and The Callback Queen . He appeared as Greg in the 2016 comedy film Wild Oats , featuring Demi Moore, Jessica Lange, Shirley MacLaine and Billy Connolly. [12]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1980The Tumour PrincipleShort film
1984 Scream for Help Mr. Peacock (School Principal)
1985 Santa Claus: The Movie BZ's LawyerUncredited
1988 Who Framed Roger Rabbit Editor / Bongo the Gorilla (voice) [13]
1996 Mission: Impossible Donald Hunt
2006 United 93 Cleveland Supervisor
2012 Hyde Park on Hudson Plumber
2013 The Callback Queen Horatio King
2016 Wild Oats GregCredited as Morgan Kelley Deare
2019Queen Marie of RomaniaNestor Cromwell

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1987 Doctor Who Hawk3 episodes: "Delta and the Bannermen"
1990 The Bill American TouristEpisode: "Street Smart"
1992 Jeeves and Wooster [14] Taxi DriverEpisode: "Safety in New York (or, Bertie Sets Sail)"
1995 Coronation Street Brad MartinEpisode: "#1.3836"
2006 Zorro: Generation Z Mayor Horace Martinez (voice)26 episodes
2018 Deep State Board Member #2Episode: "Blood in the Sand"
2018 Doctor Who ArthurEpisode: "Rosa" [15]

Video games

YearTitleRoleNotes
2008 Mirror's Edge Travis Burfield (voice) [13]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Professionals 2: Morgan Deare". St. Andrews Citizen . 2 May 1986. p. 4. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
  2. ↑ "Three Win Awards At NIHS School". The Daily Iberian . 28 May 1963. p. 1. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Morgan Deare Presented At Ball Tonight". The Daily Iberian and Jeanerette Enterprise. 22–23 February 1964. p. 10. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
  4. 1 2 "Oakbourne Country Club Is Setting Of George Washington Birthday Ball". The Daily Advertiser (Lafayette, Louisiana) . 1 March 1964. p. 26. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
  5. ↑ "Campusology". Shreveport Journal . 3 April 1964. p. B5. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
  6. ↑ "130 Centenary Seniors Get Graduation Diplomas". The Shreveport Times . 29 May 1967. p. 7-A. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
  7. 1 2 Hollis, Karen Louise (2011). The Other Side of the Table. Lulu.com. p. 203. ISBN   9781447805489.
  8. ↑ Belling, Larry (2014). Stroke of Luck. A & C Black. p. n9. ISBN   9781472573216.
  9. ↑ "More Play Reviews: Kurt Weill". The Stage . 29 September 1977. p. 13. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
  10. 1 2 "Morgan Deare". rhubarbvoices.co.uk. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
  11. ↑ "Profile". app.spotlight.com. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
  12. ↑ "Wild Oats Gids.TV Page". www.gids.tv. Gids TV. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
  13. 1 2 "Morgan Deare - 2 Character Images". www.behindthevoiceactors.com. Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
  14. ↑ "Morgan Deare British Comedy Guide Page". www.comedy.co.uk. British Comedy Guide. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  15. ↑ Writers: Malorie Blackman, Chris Chibnall; Director: Mark Tonderai; Executive Producers: Matt Stevens, Chris Chibnall (21 October 2018). "Rosa". Doctor Who. BBC. BBC Two.
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