Lee Moran
Lee Moran (June 23, 1888 – April 24, 1961) was an American actor, film director, and screenwriter. Moran was active in vaudeville before he began performing in films at Nestor Studios in 1909. He transcended the silent film era of motion pictures to the talkies.
Lee Moran
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- Name
- Lee Moran
- Born
- 23 June 1888
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
- Died
- 24 April 1961
- Place of death
- Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Occupation
- * Actor
- Spouse
- Esther Moran
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
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Biography
Biography
Moran appeared in more than 460 films, directed 109 and wrote for 92 between 1912 and 1935. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and was often paired with actor Eddie Lyons. The two made one- and two-reel comedic films together for 10 years. Moran retired from films in 1936. Moran's wife, Esther, sued him for divorce, but her attorneys asked that the suit be dismissed in September 1922. The couple agreed to an out-of-court settlement. He died from a heart ailment on April 24, 1961, in Woodland Hills, California. He is buried in San Fernando Mission Cemetery.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Lee Moran • Born — 23 June 1888 • Birthplace — Chicago, Illinois, U.S. • Died — 24 April 1961 • Place of death — Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S. • Other Names — 'Lee Morgan' • Occupation — * Actor • director • screenwriter • Years Active — 1912-1935 • Spouse — Esther Moran • Burial Place — San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Selected filmography
Selected filmography
• Illustration — Some Shimmiers (1920) with Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran. Length 15:11. Collection EYE Film Institute Netherlands. • When the Heart Calls (1912) • Almost a Rescue (1913) • Almost an Actress (1913) • An Elephant on His Hands (1913) • When Lizzie Got Her Polish (1914) • When Bess Got in Wrong (1914) • Wanted: A Leading Lady (1915) • Their Quiet Honeymoon (1915) • Where the Heather Blooms (1915) • Love and a Savage (1915) • Some Chaperone (1915) • Jed's Trip to the Fair (1916) • Once a Plumber (1920) • La La Lucille (1920) • A Shocking Night (1921) • Listen Lester (1924) • Where Was I? (1925) • My Lady of Whims (1925) • Her Big Night (1926) • Syncopating Sue (1926) • The Thrill Seekers (1927) • Fast and Furious (1927) • The Actress (1928) • Show Girl (1928) • The Lookout Girl (1928) • Taxi 13 (1928) • The Racket (1928) • Outcast (1928) • Ladies of the Night Club (1928) • Dance Hall (1929) • Glad Rag Doll (1929) • On with the Show! (1929) • Gold Diggers of Broadway (1929) • The Show of Shows (1929) • The Aviator (1929) • No Defense (1929) • The Fighting Gentleman (1932) • The Death Kiss (1932) • Sister to Judas (1932) • Goldie Gets Along (1933) • High Gear (1933) • Honeymoon Limited (1933)
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- 1.A Pictorial History of the Silent Screen, p.284 c.1953, 1982 Perigee printing ISBN 0-399-50667-5 (*Blum says he was called Lee Morgan while working for Universal)
- 2.Lee Moran. The New York Times. 2016.
- 3.Lee Moran. AllMovie.
- 4.Lee Moran a Screen Star For 10 Years. The Minneapolis Star. 30. September 9, 1929.
- 5.Moran's Divorce Suit Is Dismissed; Property Split. Los Angeles Evening Express. 9. September 28, 1922.
- 6.Ellenberger, Allan R. Celebrities in Los Angeles Cemeteries: A Directory. McFarland. 198. May 1, 2001. 978-0-7864-0983-9.
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