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Jack DeLeon

American actor (1924-2006) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 81

Jack DeLeon was an American actor. He was best known for portraying Marty Morrison, a recurring character on the television detective sitcom Barney Miller, over eight episodes from 1975 to 1982. His character was proudly and overtly homosexual, groundbreaking for network television at the time.

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2006Died16 October 20061997Allyson Is WatchingFilm, Mr. Merry1995TemptressFilm, Brian Carlin1991Life StinksFilm, Pompous Party Guest1987DuckTalesSeries, Major Courage (voice)Valet GirlsFilm, 1987Dirk Zebra1986The Real GhostbustersSeries, Dark Entity / Mad Prophet / News Anchor (voice)Uphill All the WayFilm, 1986Sam Osmond1982Stanley, the Ugly DucklingFilm, Nathan (voice)1980Little Miss MarkerFilm, Building Superintendent1977TabithaSeriesHalloween Is Grinch NightFilm, 1977Sgt. Samuel McPherson (voice)The ChoirboysFilm, 1977QuigleyThe HobbitFilm, 1977Dwalin / Fíli / Kíli / Óin / Glóin / Ori / Nori / Bifur (voice)1976Laverne & ShirleySeries1975Barney MillerSeries, Marty MorrisonI Wonder Who's Killing Her Now?Film, 1975Dr. BinayLinda Lovelace for PresidentFilm, 1975Capt. Neldor1973The Mini-MunstersFilm1972A Day at the White HouseFilm, The President1967The Fantastic FourSeries, The Human Torch (voice)1966That GirlSeries1965Get SmartSeries, Stroheim1961EvergladesSeries1957Tonight Starring Jack PaarSeries1924Born19 December 1924

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  • Little Miss Marker 1980
  • The Hobbit 1977
  • Halloween Is Grinch Night 1977
  • Life Stinks 1991

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In the later episodes he was in a committed relationship with a male partner, which was respected by the detectives in the squad. He also was known for directing and appearing in segments of The Donny & Marie Show.

Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 2006 · aged 81