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Morgan Stevens
Actor, Additional Credits
Died January 26, 2022 (70 years)
Born October 16, 1951, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Stevens headed to Hollywood soon after graduating college. He appeared as Paul Northridge in one episode of The Waltons and in three reunion movies, including A Wedding on Walton’s Mountain, in which his character married Erin Walton (played by Mary Elizabeth McDonough).
His first major role was playing teacher David Reardon during two seasons of the TV show Fame. Stevens appeared in 20 episodes during season 2, then appeared as an occasional guest star when the show was syndicated, writing a third season episode, 'Catch A Falling Star.'
While working on Fame, Stevens also had one shot roles on The Love Boat, The Return of Marcus Welby M.D., Airwolf, and the original Magnum P.I. among other shows. He also costarred in the TV movie Roses are for the Rich
All of that came to a halt in August 1989, when Morgan had a minor car accident and was arrested on suspicion of DUI by the Los Angeles police. While in custody, he was severely beaten, suffering a broken nose, fractured cheek, dislocated jaw and nerve damage to his face. A blood alcohol test cleared him of the DUI charge, and his treatment was later settled in a lawsuit against LAPD.
Morgan returned to acting in 1992, playing “Nick Diamond” in seven episodes of the TV hit Melrose Place. But work became sporadic, and his last appearance was in 1999 in an episode of Walker, Texas Ranger.
His first major role was playing teacher David Reardon during two seasons of the TV show Fame. Stevens appeared in 20 episodes during season 2, then appeared as an occasional guest star when the show was syndicated, writing a third season episode, 'Catch A Falling Star.'
While working on Fame, Stevens also had one shot roles on The Love Boat, The Return of Marcus Welby M.D., Airwolf, and the original Magnum P.I. among other shows. He also costarred in the TV movie Roses are for the Rich
All of that came to a halt in August 1989, when Morgan had a minor car accident and was arrested on suspicion of DUI by the Los Angeles police. While in custody, he was severely beaten, suffering a broken nose, fractured cheek, dislocated jaw and nerve damage to his face. A blood alcohol test cleared him of the DUI charge, and his treatment was later settled in a lawsuit against LAPD.
Morgan returned to acting in 1992, playing “Nick Diamond” in seven episodes of the TV hit Melrose Place. But work became sporadic, and his last appearance was in 1999 in an episode of Walker, Texas Ranger.
Filmography
| 1996 | High Incident (TV Series) · as Bobby |
| 1995 | Murder One (TV Series) |
| 1994 | One West Waikiki (TV Series) |
| 1993 | Walker, Texas Ranger (TV Series) · as Max Henson |
| 1992 | Melrose Place (TV Series) · as Nick Diamond |
| 1992 | Criminal Behavior · as Thief |
| 1992 | The Boys of Twilight (TV Series) · as Gordon Park |
| 1987 | Deep Dark Secrets · as Paul |
| 1987 | The Law & Harry McGraw (TV Series) · as Jack Stillman |
| 1987 | A Year in the Life (TV Series) · as Jack Gardner |
| 1987 | Roses Are for the Rich · as Brian Osborne |
| 1986 | A Year in the Life (1986) (TV Series) · as Jack Gardner |
| 1986 | Blacke's Magic (TV Series) |
| 1985 | MacGyver (TV Series) · as Michael Simmons |
| 1985 | Hollywood Beat (TV Series) |
| 1984 | Murder, She Wrote (TV Series) · as Robert Warren |
| 1984 | Finder of Lost Loves (TV Series) · as Dean Ryan |
| 1984 | Brothers (TV Series) |
| 1984 | The Return of Marcus Welby, M.D. · as Dr. Matt Jennings |
| 1984 | Airwolf (TV Series) · as J.j. Hollis |
| 1983 | Survival Zone · as Adam Strong |
| 1983 | Hotel (TV Series) |
| 1983 | Danger Bay (TV Series) · as Rick Corelli |
| 1983 | Bare Essence (TV Series) · as Larry Devito |
| 1982 | A Day for Thanks on Walton's Mountain · as Paul Northridge |
| 1982 | Bare Essence · as Robert Spencer |
| 1982 | Mother's Day on Waltons Mountain · as Paul Northridge |
| 1982 | A Wedding on Walton's Mountain · as Paul Northridge |
| 1982 | Fame (TV Series) · as David Reardon |
| 1981 | Hellinger's Law · as Andy Clay |
| 1980 | Magnum, P.I. (TV Series) |
| 1979 | |
| 1979 | Up River · as Jacob Taylor |
| 1977 | The Love Boat (TV Series) · as Roger Wembley |
| 1976 | Quincy, M.E. (TV Series) |
| 1975 | One Day at a Time (TV Series) |
| 1972 | The Waltons (TV Series) |
| 1968 | The Mod Squad (TV Series) |