James C. Morton
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Born Name:
James Carmody Lankton
Born Date: August 25, 1884
Born Place: Helena, Montana
Died Date: October 24, 1942
Died Place: Los Angeles, California
Occupations: Actor, comedian
Brief Biography: James C. Morton became a prominent comedy figure during the golden age of Hollywood cinema.
Notable Career Highlights:
The Three Stooges: Appeared in 12 classic shorts including the famous Disorder in the Court (1936) and Pardon My Scotch (1935).
Laurel and Hardy: Frequently featured in their comedies like Tit for Tat (1935), Way Out West (1937), and Saps at Sea (1940).
Our Gang (Little Rascals): Played distinct character roles in several of their theatrical shorts.
Charlie Chaplin: Played a supporting role in the legendary satirical comedy film Modern Times (1936).
Vaudeville Beginnings: Before finding success on the silver screen, he spent years performing on Broadway and touring in the vaudeville and burlesque comedy duo "Morton & Moore".
Born Date: August 25, 1884
Born Place: Helena, Montana
Died Date: October 24, 1942
Died Place: Los Angeles, California
Occupations: Actor, comedian
Brief Biography: James C. Morton became a prominent comedy figure during the golden age of Hollywood cinema.
Notable Career Highlights:
The Three Stooges: Appeared in 12 classic shorts including the famous Disorder in the Court (1936) and Pardon My Scotch (1935).
Laurel and Hardy: Frequently featured in their comedies like Tit for Tat (1935), Way Out West (1937), and Saps at Sea (1940).
Our Gang (Little Rascals): Played distinct character roles in several of their theatrical shorts.
Charlie Chaplin: Played a supporting role in the legendary satirical comedy film Modern Times (1936).
Vaudeville Beginnings: Before finding success on the silver screen, he spent years performing on Broadway and touring in the vaudeville and burlesque comedy duo "Morton & Moore".