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Morton Downey, Jr.

Born 1932-12-09
Los Angeles, California, USA
Department: Acting

Biography

Morton Downey Jr. (December 9, 1932 – March 12, 2001) was an American television talk show host and actor who pioneered the "trash TV" format in the late-1980s on his program The Morton Downey Jr. Show.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Morton Downey, Jr.

Predator 2
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Predator 2

1990
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Saturday Night Live
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Saturday Night Live

1975
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Tales from the Crypt
TV
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Tales from the Crypt

1989
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Diagnosis: Murder
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Diagnosis: Murder

1993
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WWF Wrestling Challenge
TV
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WWF Wrestling Challenge

1986
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Monsters
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Monsters

1988
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Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation
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Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation

1992
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Meet Wally Sparks
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Meet Wally Sparks

1997
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Driving Me Crazy
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Driving Me Crazy

1991
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WWE WrestleMania V
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WWE WrestleMania V

1989
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (24 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Manufacturing IgnoranceManufacturing IgnoranceHimself (archive footage)Movie2020
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #5: Haunted LivesAGFA Mystery Mixtape #5: Haunted LivesSelfMovie2020
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape VaultThe AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault(archive footage)Movie2020
Evocateur: The Morton Downey Jr. MovieEvocateur: The Morton Downey Jr. MovieSelf (archive footage)Movie2013
The Hunters and the Hunted: The Making of 'Predator 2'The Hunters and the Hunted: The Making of 'Predator 2'Self (archive footage)Movie2005
Palmer's Pick-UpPalmer's Pick-UpDick CashMovie1999
Meet Wally SparksMeet Wally SparksMorton Downey, Jr.Movie1997
Hollywood: The MovieHollywood: The MovieCarltonMovie1996
The Rockford Files: A Blessing in DisguiseThe Rockford Files: A Blessing in DisguiseHimselfMovie1995
Diagnosis: MurderDiagnosis: MurderCarl BurkeTV Series1993
The SilencerThe SilencerMichael KeatingMovie1992
Body Chemistry II: The Voice of a StrangerBody Chemistry II: The Voice of a StrangerBig ChuckMovie1992
Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next GenerationRevenge of the Nerds III: The Next GenerationOrrin PriceMovie1992
Hollywood Cabaret The MovieHollywood Cabaret The MovieCarltonMovie1992
Driving Me CrazyDriving Me CrazyTajMovie1991
Legal TenderLegal TenderMal ConneryMovie1991
Predator 2Predator 2Tony PopeMovie1990
Thanksgiving DayThanksgiving DayDr. Saul MinionMovie1990
Tales from the CryptTales from the CryptHorton RiversTV Series1989
WWE WrestleMania VWWE WrestleMania VHimselfMovie1989
MonstersMonstersRay BrightTV Series1988
WWF Wrestling ChallengeWWF Wrestling ChallengeSelfTV Series1986
Born AgainBorn AgainClassroom GuardMovie1978
Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night LiveSelf (uncredited)TV Series1975