Born Name:  Harry Kennedy Morton Jr.

Born Date:  March 20, 1889

Born Place:  Decatur, Alabama

Died Date:  May 10, 1956

Died Place:  Manhattan, New York

Occupations:  Actor, comedian, dancer, prizefighter

Brief Biography:  Harry Kennedy Morton carved out a diverse career across vaudeville, Broadway, and summer stock theatre.

Early Life and The Four Mortons:
Morton grew up fully immersed in the entertainment world. As a child, he performed in circuses and traveled the vaudeville circuit with his family. He eventually became a star attraction alongside his parents in their well-known family vaudeville act, The Four Mortons. On top of his theatrical pursuits, he also spent time working as a professional prizefighter.

Broadway and Stage Career:
As an adult, Morton successfully transitioned into legitimate musical theatre, establishing a steady career on Broadway. He specialized in:
Performing secondary comic roles.
Showcasing his skills as a professional dancer and singer.
Leading productions as a principal actor in regional summer stock theatre. Even while finding success on the Broadway stage, he maintained his roots by continuing to perform on the vaudeville circuit throughout his adulthood.

Film Appearance:
While primarily a stage performer, Morton made a brief transition to the silver screen later in his career. He played a small, uncredited role in the 1936 Warner Bros. comedy film Love Begins at 20.