David Morris facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
David Morris
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| Born |
David Cedric Morris
11 September 1924 |
| Died | 29 October 2007 (aged 83) |
| Cause of death | Heart attack |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Magdalen College, Oxford |
| Alma mater | University of Oxford |
| Occupation | Painter, Actor |
| Years active | 2003-2007 |
| Home town | Roughwood, Buckinghamshire |
| Spouse(s) | Olwen Goodwin (m. 1957-2007, his death) |
| Children | four |
David Morris (born September 11, 1924, died October 29, 2007) was an English painter and actor. He is most famous for playing Grandpa George in the movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), directed by Tim Burton. What's amazing is that he started acting professionally when he was 79 years old!
Who Was David Morris?
David Morris was born in Folkestone, a town in Kent, England. He studied at the University of Oxford. He was married to Olwen Goodwin from 1957 until he passed away in 2007. They had four children together.
David Morris passed away on October 29, 2007, at his home in Watford, Hertfordshire. He was 83 years old when he died from a heart attack.
David Morris's Acting Roles
Even though he started acting later in life, David Morris appeared in several movies and TV shows.
- Grandpa George in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005): This was his most well-known role. He played one of Charlie Bucket's grandparents.
- Leo Laughton-Jones in Jonathan Creek (2004): He appeared in an episode of this popular mystery TV series.
- George in When I'm 64 (2004): This was a TV movie where he played a character named George.
- Welsh postman in Little Britain (2004): He had a small role in this comedy show.
- Old Interviewee in Saxondale (2005): Another TV comedy series.
- Father Carmichael in Flick (2007): One of his last roles was in this movie.
See also
In Spanish: David Morris para niños
