Kewpie Morgan


Kewpie Morgan was an American silent film comedian who also performed in a few early sound films. He appeared in 99 films from 1915 to 1936. He appeared in the films of such comedians as Buster Keaton and Laurel and Hardy. He posthumously appeared in Robert Youngson compilations of the 1960s highlighting silent film comedy.

Early years

Morgan was born in Anna, Texas, and he attended Baylor University.

Career

Before he became an actor, Morgan was an electrician at a film studio. He sometimes returned to that job when acting opportunities were not available.
Morgan's film debut came in 1913 when a crew from the Lubin company was shooting on location in Galveston, Texas, and the director "decided that he needed a fat boy to play a character role". He later moved to Los Angeles and worked for Mack Sennett's company, Fox, and Vitaphone.

Partial filmography