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Read Morgan
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Read Morgan

1931 – 2022 · Chicago, Illinois, USA · Active 1947–1994

Read Morgan, an actor known for his contributions to cult cinema, debuted in the 1960s with The Beach Girls and the Monster (1965), where he showcased his knack for quirky roles. He continued to make an impact in the genre with appearances in Marlowe (1969) and Octaman (1971), solidifying his presence in the realm of exploitation films. Morgan’s versatility is evident in Dillinger (1973) and Blood Beach (1980), where he navigates the gritty narratives that define this era of cinema. His work resonates with fans of cult and grindhouse films, making him a notable figure in the SassyFlix catalog.

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Hollywood Hot Tubs

Hollywood Hot Tubs

1984 ★ 5.2
as Wally Wright

A teen and his friends get into trouble for vandalizing the Hollywood sign, and rather than going to prison he opts to work for his uncle's hot tub repair company. The sleazy salesman drums up business by sabotaging the tubs at Hollywood Hot Tubs and by wooing the owner. The nephew begins falling in love with the secretary at his uncle's company, but risks losing her when caught in compromising but unintentional situations while he goes about his duties as tub repairman.

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Filmography

117 credits
1990s 1 credit
1994
Maverick as Dealer
Movie ★ 6.9
1980s 19 credits
1988
Paradise as Harrington
TV ★ 6.0
1987
Fatal Beauty as Fletch
Movie ★ 5.6
1987
Movie ★ 5.6
1987
Inside Out as Driver
Movie ★ 5.6
1986
Movie ★ 4.7
1986
Movie ★ 3.6
1986
Nomads as Cop
Movie ★ 4.8
1986
Movie ★ 5.3
1985
Movie ★ 8.3
1985
Moonlighting as Funeral Man #2
TV ★ 7.5
1984
Hollywood Hot Tubs as Wally Wright
Movie ★ 3.8
1984
Murder, She Wrote as Kevin Hogan
TV ★ 7.5
1983
The A-Team as Earle
TV ★ 7.5
1982
Movie ★ 4.6
1982
Voyagers! as Policeman
TV ★ 7.5
1981
Movie ★ 6.1
1981
Simon & Simon as Agent #1
TV ★ 6.7
1980
Blood Beach as Reporter Under Pier
Movie ★ 4.9
1970s 42 credits
1979
Movie ★ 5.5
1979
Time After Time as Booking Cop
Movie ★ 6.8
1979
Meteor as Communications Center Technician
Movie ★ 5.2
1978
Movie ★ 8.3
1978
I Wanna Hold Your Hand as Peter's Father
Movie ★ 6.3
1978
The Betsy as Donald
Movie ★ 4.6
1977
Movie ★ 7.5
1977
The Car as Mac Gruder
Movie ★ 6.3
1977
TV ★ 7.0
1977
Lou Grant as Field Costello
TV ★ 7.3
1977
TV ★ 7.0
1977
Lou Grant as Deputy
TV ★ 7.3
1977
Lou Grant as Deputy Rutledge
TV ★ 7.3
1977
Lou Grant as Lieutenant
TV ★ 7.3
1976
Movie ★ 5.6
1976
Movie ★ 5.0
1976
Helter Skelter as Officer Columbine
Movie ★ 6.9
1976
TV ★ 6.7
1976
Charlie's Angels as John Kadin
TV ★ 6.7
1976
TV ★ 7.6
1975
Crossfire as Jailer
Movie ★ 8.0
1975
Breakheart Pass as Capt. Oakland
Movie ★ 6.6
1975
Starsky & Hutch as 'Blackie'
TV ★ 7.3
1975
Switch as Sgt. Kinnell
TV ★ 6.7
1975
Bronk as Bulger
TV ★ 6.8
1974
Movie ★ 5.2
1974
Police Woman as Yavich
TV ★ 6.4
1974
TV ★ 6.4
1974
Police Woman as Car-Wash Attendant
TV ★ 6.4
1973
Dillinger as Big Jim Wollard
Movie ★ 6.6
1973
Movie ★ 4.6
1973
The Deadly Trackers as Deputy Bob
Movie ★ 5.9
1973
Barnaby Jones as Skipper
TV ★ 7.0
1973
Barnaby Jones as Sheriff George
TV ★ 7.0
1973
Barnaby Jones as Deputy Bailey
TV ★ 7.0
1973
Barnaby Jones as Red Edwards
TV ★ 7.0
1972
Joe Kidd as Cowboy (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1972
The New Centurions as Woodrow Gandy
Movie ★ 6.6
1971
Octaman as The Octaman
Movie ★ 3.7
1971
McMillan & Wife as Bernie Belinsky
TV ★ 7.0
1970
Kelly's Heroes as U.S. Lieutenant
Movie ★ 7.4
1960s 23 credits
1969
Movie ★ 6.5
1969
Marlowe as Gumpshaw
Movie ★ 6.1
1969
TV ★ 6.1
1968
The Doris Day Show as Stonewall Tugwell
TV ★ 6.2
1968
TV ★ 6.2
1968
TV ★ 7.2
1968
TV ★ 6.2
1968
It Takes a Thief as John Willett
TV ★ 7.2
1968
TV ★ 6.0
1967
Easy Come, Easy Go as Ens. Tompkins
Movie ★ 6.0
1967
Mannix as Policeman at cabin
TV ★ 6.8
1967
Mannix as Ben Kessler
TV ★ 6.8
1967
Ironside as Police Officer
TV ★ 6.9
1965
Movie ★ 3.9
1965
Deadwood '76 as Ben Hayes
Movie ★ 5.0
1965
The F.B.I. as Dan Nolan
TV ★ 5.6
1964
Broadside as Brian 'Red' Finley
TV ★ 7.0
1963
The Fugitive as Highway Patrolman
TV ★ 7.3
1963
The Outer Limits as Adam Lunk
TV ★ 7.8
1962
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour as Freddie Arnold
TV ★ 7.8
1962
McHale's Navy as The Marine Sergeant
TV ★ 6.7
1962
TV ★ 6.5
1960
Coronado 9 as Mark Sidon
TV ★ 6.7
1950s 30 credits
1959
Movie ★ 6.5
1959
TV ★ 8.5
1959
Adventures in Paradise as Kelly Randall
TV ★ 6.1
1959
Bonanza as Tad Blake
TV ★ 7.5
1959
The Deputy as Sergeant Hapgood Tasker
TV ★ 6.5
1959
The Deputy as Deputy Vince
TV ★ 6.5
1959
The Deputy as Sgt. Hapgood Tasker
TV ★ 6.5
1958
Steve Canyon as Ray Gorski
TV ★ 7.3
1958
TV ★ 6.5
1957
TV ★ 7.0
1957
The Restless Gun as Bob Kenyon
TV ★ 4.4
1957
Wagon Train as Ben Denike
TV ★ 6.6
1957
Wagon Train as Curly Horse
TV ★ 6.6
1957
TV ★ 6.6
1956
State Trooper as Trooper Gaines
TV ★ 5.7
1956
State Trooper as Harry Hess
TV ★ 5.7
1955
Gunsmoke as Joe Kell
TV ★ 6.7
1955
Gunsmoke as Lieutenant
TV ★ 6.7
1955
Gunsmoke as Dan Slade
TV ★ 6.7
1955
Gunsmoke as Roy Gast
TV ★ 6.7
1955
Gunsmoke as Eddie
TV ★ 6.7
1955
Gunsmoke as Brown
TV ★ 6.7
1955
Gunsmoke as Potter
TV ★ 6.7
1955
Gunsmoke as Jack Beaver
TV ★ 6.7
1955
Gunsmoke as Bartender
TV ★ 6.7
1955
TV ★ 7.8
1955
Alfred Hitchcock Presents as Police Officer
TV ★ 7.8
1955
Gunsmoke as Pete Moreland
TV ★ 6.7
1953
General Electric Theater as Corporal Hoop Keeler
TV ★ 6.8
1940s 2 credits
1949
The Big Story as Charlie Adams
TV ★ 7.3