Morgan Stevens obit

'Melrose Place' Actor Morgan Stevens Dead at 70

 

He was not on the list.

Television Actor Morgan Stevens, who appeared in some iconic shows, passed away at his home Wednesday ... TMZ has learned.

A source close to Stevens says he hadn’t been seen or heard from in a few days, which is when a neighbor called authorities to do a wellness check. Police have confirmed with TMZ ... Stevens was found in his kitchen, where he was pronounced dead. They suspect no foul play, and he most likely died of natural causes.

Morgan was best known for his work on the show “Fame”, in which he played teacher David Reardon for two seasons. He was also a recurring character on “Melrose Place” and “A Year in the Life”. He made guest appearances on a variety of shows, including “Murder, She Wrote”, “One Day at a Time”, and “Murder One”, with “Walker, Texas Ranger” being his last appearance on television.

In the ’90s, Stevens was a victim of alleged police brutality when he was arrested for an alleged DUI. He claimed after 90 minutes of waiting in a jail cell, he refused to hand back the shirt that was given, which is when two jailers kicked and beat him over two dozen times.

Stevens left jail with a broken nose, a fractured cheek, a dislocated jaw and nerve damage as a result. He later sued and an out-of-court settlement was reached.

Morgan was 70 years old. RIP.

Actor (40 credits)

 1999 Walker, Texas Ranger (TV Series)

Max Henson

- The Principal (1999) ... Max Henson

 1997 High Incident (TV Series)

Bobby

- No Money Down (1997) ... Bobby

 1996 Murder One (TV Series)

Les Bostic

- Chapter Eight, Year Two (1996) ... Les Bostic

- Chapter Seven, Year Two (1996) ... Les Bostic

- Chapter Two, Year Two (1996) ... Les Bostic

 1995 One West Waikiki (TV Series)

Jack Cole

- Past Due (1995) ... Jack Cole

 1995 Melrose Place (TV Series)

Nick Diamond

- Hook, Line and Hayley (1995) ... Nick Diamond

- Kimberly Does L.A. (1995) ... Nick Diamond

- Free Kimmy (1995) ... Nick Diamond

- Amanda Unplugged (1995) ... Nick Diamond

- Dial M for Melrose (1995) ... Nick Diamond

1992 Criminal Behavior (TV Movie)

Thief

 1992 The Boys of Twilight (TV Series)

Gordon Park

- The Road Back (1992) ... Gordon Park

 1987-1988 A Year in the Life (TV Series)

Jack Gardner

- Love Mother (1988) ... Jack Gardner

- Peter Creek Road (1988) ... Jack Gardner

- The Politics of Being (1988) ... Jack Gardner

- Glory Days (1988) ... Jack Gardner

- Common Ground (1988) ... Jack Gardner

1987 Danger Bay (TV Series)

Rick Corelli

- High Flyer (1987) ... Rick Corelli

 1987 Deep Dark Secrets (TV Movie)

Paul

 1987 The Law and Harry McGraw (TV Series)

Jack Stillman

- Murder by Landslide (1987) ... Jack Stillman

 1987 Roses Are for the Rich (TV Movie)

Brian Osborne

 1984-1987 Murder, She Wrote (TV Series)

Robert Warren / Nick Fulton / Scott Bennett

- The Bottom Line Is Murder (1987) ... Robert Warren

- School for Scandal (1985) ... Nick Fulton

- Hooray for Homicide (1984) ... Scott Bennett

 1984-1987 Hotel (TV Series)

Jeffrey / Gary Hanzlik

- Controlling Interests (1987) ... Jeffrey

- Final Chapters (1984) ... Gary Hanzlik

 1986 A Year in the Life (TV Mini Series)

Jack Gardner

- Christmas '86 (1986) ... Jack Gardner

- Springtime/Autumn (1986) ... Jack Gardner

- The First Christmas (1986) ... Jack Gardner

 1986 MacGyver (TV Series)

Michael Simmons

- The Eraser (1986) ... Michael Simmons

 1986 Magnum, P.I. (TV Series)

Dan Wolf / Driscoll

- Way of the Stalking Horse (1986) ... Dan Wolf / Driscoll

 1986 Airwolf (TV Series)

J.J. Hollis

- Desperate Monday (1986) ... J.J. Hollis

 1986 Blacke's Magic (TV Series)

Buddy Cross

- Death Goes to the Movies (1986) ... Buddy Cross

 1984-1986 The Love Boat (TV Series)

Roger Wembley / Kurt Duncan

- The Father of the Bride/The Best Man/Members of the Wedding (1986) ... Kurt Duncan

- My Mother, My Chaperone/The Present/The Death and Life of Sir Albert Demerest/Welcome Aboard: Part 2 (1984) ... Roger Wembley

- My Mother, My Chaperone/The Present/The Death and Life of Sir Albert Demerest/Welcome Aboard: Part 1 (1984) ... Roger Wembley

 1985 Hollywood Beat (TV Series)

Jack Leader

- Girls, Girls, Girls (1985) ... Jack Leader

 1985 Brothers (TV Series)

Eddie

- Donald's Air Force Blues (1985) ... Eddie

 1985 Scene of the Crime (TV Series)

Adrian Parker ("The Medium is the Murder" segment)

- A Vote for Murder/The Medium is the Murder (1985) ... Adrian Parker ("The Medium is the Murder" segment)

 1985 Finder of Lost Loves (TV Series)

Dean Ryan

- Last Wish (1985) ... Dean Ryan

 1982-1984 Fame (TV Series)

David Reardon

- Indian Summer (1984) ... David Reardon

- Catch a Falling Star (1984) ... David Reardon

- A Way of Winning (1984) ... David Reardon

- Consequences (1983) ... David Reardon

- Hail to the Chief (1983) ... David Reardon

 1984 The Return of Marcus Welby, M.D. (TV Movie)

Dr. Matt Jennings

 1983 Survival Zone

Adam Strong

 1983 Bare Essence (TV Series)

Larry DeVito

- Hour Ten (1983) ... Larry DeVito

- Hour Eleven (1983) ... Larry DeVito

- Hour Nine (1983) ... Larry DeVito

- Hour Eight (1983) ... Larry DeVito

 1982 A Day for Thanks on Walton's Mountain (TV Movie)

Paul Northridge

 1982 Bare Essence (TV Movie)

Robert Spencer

 1982 Mother's Day on Waltons Mountain (TV Movie)

Paul Northridge

 1982 A Wedding on Walton's Mountain (TV Movie)

Paul Northridge

 1979-1981 The Waltons (TV Series)

Paul Matthews Northridge / Sam Stadder

- The Lumberjack (1981) ... Paul Matthews Northridge

- The Waiting (1979) ... Sam Stadder

 1981 Hellinger's Law (TV Movie)

Andy Clay

 1981 Quincy M.E. (TV Series)

Frank Munson

- Jury Duty (1981) ... Frank Munson

 1979 Peyton Place '79 (TV Movie)

 1979 Up River

Jacob Taylor

 1979 La ilegal

 1979 One Day at a Time (TV Series)

Fred

- Julie's Wedding: Part 2 (1979) ... Fred

- Julie's Wedding: Part 1 (1979) ... Fred

 1970 Mod Squad (TV Series)

- Call Back Yesterday (1970) ... (uncredited)