Richard Esberry Morgan (July 25, 1920 – December 2, 1989) was an American film and television actor. He appeared in over 70 films and television programs, and was known for playing the role of "Buck Henderson" in the 1957 film ''

The Tin Star ''The Tin Star'' is a 1957 American Western film based on a short story, directed in VistaVision by Anthony Mann and starring Henry Fonda and Anthony Perkins, in one of Perkins' first roles. The film became one of the few low-budget westerns t ...

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The Girls of Pleasure Island ''The Girls of Pleasure Island'' is a 1953 Technicolor comedy film directed by Alvin Ganzer and F. Hugh Herbert. The screenplay by F. Hugh Herbert is based on the novel ''Pleasure Island'' by former Marine William Maier. The original music score ...

'' (1953) - Captain McKendry (uncredited) *''

Pony Express The Pony Express was an American express mail service that used relays of horse-mounted riders. It operated from April 3, 1860, to October 26, 1861, between Missouri and California. It was operated by the Central Overland California and Pi ...

'' (1953) - Red Barrett *'' The Vanquished'' (1953) - Lieutenant Adams (uncredited) *''

Houdini Harry Houdini (, born Erik Weisz; March 24, 1874 – October 31, 1926) was a Hungarian-American escape artist, magic man, and stunt performer, noted for his escape acts. His pseudonym is a reference to his spiritual master, French magician R ...

'' (1953) - Miner (uncredited) *''

Arrowhead An arrowhead or point is the usually sharpened and hardened tip of an arrow, which contributes a majority of the projectile mass and is responsible for impacting and penetrating a target, as well as to fulfill some special purposes such as sign ...

'' (1953) - Lieutenant Kirk *''

Flight to Tangier ''Flight to Tangier'' is a 1953 American action film directed by Charles Marquis Warren and starring Joan Fontaine, Jack Palance, and Corinne Calvet. It was released by Paramount Pictures in Technicolor and 3-D. This film also appeared in ''No ...

'' (1953) - Lieutenant Bill Luzon *''

Forever Female ''Forever Female'' is a 1953 black and white film directed by Irving Rapper. It stars Ginger Rogers and William Holden. It won a Golden Globe in 1954. Plot The reviews are in and a new play starring Beatrice Page and produced by Harry Phillips i ...

'' (1953) - Stage Manager *''

Alaska Seas ''Alaska Seas'' is a 1954 American crime film noir directed by Jerry Hopper and starring Robert Ryan and Brian Keith. The supporting cast features Jan Sterling, Gene Barry and Aaron Spelling. The picture is a loose remake of the 1938 film '' Sp ...

'' (1954) - Tom Erickson *'' White Christmas'' (1954) - Joe the Adjutant Captain (uncredited) *''

The Bridges at Toko-Ri ''The Bridges at Toko-Ri'' is a 1954 American war film about the Korean War and stars William Holden, Grace Kelly, Fredric March, Mickey Rooney, and Robert Strauss. The film, which was directed by Mark Robson, was produced by Paramount Pictur ...

'' (1954) - Lieutenant Olds *'' Strategic Air Command'' (1955) - Flight Instructor Pilot *''

Conquest of Space ''Conquest of Space'' is a 1955 American Technicolor science fiction film from Paramount Pictures, produced by George Pal, directed by Byron Haskin, that stars Walter Brooke, Eric Fleming, and Mickey Shaughnessy. The film's storyline concern ...

'' (1955) - Crewman (uncredited) *''

The Seven Little Foys ''The Seven Little Foys'' is a Technicolor in VistaVision 1955 comedy film directed by Melville Shavelson starring Bob Hope as Eddie Foy. One highlight of the film is an energetic tabletop dance showdown sequence with Bob Hope as Eddie Foy and ...

'' (1955) - Stage Manager *''

Artists and Models ''Artists and Models'' is a 1955 American musical romantic comedy film in VistaVision directed by Frank Tashlin, marking Martin and Lewis's 14th feature together as a team. The film co-stars Shirley MacLaine and Dorothy Malone, with Eva Gabor ...

'' (1955) - Secret Service Agent Rogers *'' That Certain Feeling'' (1956) - Cab Driver (uncredited) *'' The Leather Saint'' (1956) - Tom Kelly *''

The Proud and Profane ''The Proud and Profane'' is a dramatic war romance made by William Perlberg-George Seaton Productions for Paramount Pictures released in theaters on June 13, 1956. It was directed by George Seaton and produced by William Perlberg, from a screenp ...

'' (1956) - Major *''

The Vagabond King ''The Vagabond King'' is a 1925 operetta by Rudolf Friml in four acts, with a book and lyrics by Brian Hooker and William H. Post, based upon Justin Huntly McCarthy's 1901 romantic novel and play ''If I Were King''. The story is a fictionali ...

'' (1956) - Sergeant (uncredited) *'' Spring Reunion'' (1956) - Nick *''

Beau James ''Beau James'' is a 1957 film based on a non-fiction book of the same name by Gene Fowler. The film stars Bob Hope in a rare dramatic role as Jimmy Walker, the colorful but controversial Mayor of New York City from 1926–32. Plot In 1925, New ...

'' (1957) - Dick Jackson *''

Trooper Hook ''Trooper Hook'' is a 1957 American Western (genre), Western film directed by Charles Marquis Warren and starring Joel McCrea as the title character and Barbara Stanwyck as the woman he frees from the Indians. The fact that during her captivity ...

'' (1957) - Trooper Ryan *''

'' (1957) - Buck Henderson *''

Ride Out for Revenge ''Ride Out for Revenge'' is a 1957 American Western film directed by Bernard Girard and starring Rory Calhoun, Gloria Grahame, Lloyd Bridges and Joanne Gilbert. Plot Chief Yellow Wolf and son Little Wolf walk to town (the plight of Yellow W ...

'' (1957) - Garvin *'' Ride a Violent Mile'' (1957) - Sam *'' Kiss Them for Me'' (1957) - War Correspondent (uncredited) *'' Cattle Empire'' (1958) - Garth *''

The Space Children ''The Space Children'' is a 1958 independently made American science-fiction film, produced by William Alland, directed by Jack Arnold, and starring Michel Ray, Jackie Coogan, Russell Johnson, Johnny Crawford, Johnny Washbrook and Richard Shan ...

'' (1958) - Lieutenant Colonel Alan Manley *''

Desert Hell ''Desert Hell'' is a 1958 American adventure film directed by Charles Marquis Warren and written by Charles Marquis Warren and Endre Bohem. The film stars Brian Keith, Barbara Hale, Richard Denning, Johnny Desmond, Phillip Pine, Richard Shannon ( ...

'' (1958) - Pvt. Hoffstetter *'' The Trap'' (1959) - Len Karger *'' Don't Give Up the Ship'' (1959) - Cmdr. Cross *'' The Jayhawkers!'' (1959) - Townsman *''

Heller in Pink Tights ''Heller In Pink Tights'' is a 1960 American Technicolor Western film adapted from Louis L'Amour's 1955 novel ''Heller with a Gun''. It stars Sophia Loren and Anthony Quinn and was directed by George Cukor. The movie is noted for its lavishly ...

'' (1960) - Man at Desk (uncredited) *'' The Proper Time'' (1962) - Dr. Polery

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