Vic Morrow

Birth Name:

Victor Morozoff

Birth Place:

The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Director, Writer, Producer, Stunts

Dropped out of high school right before deciding to join the U․S․ Navy
Found his passion for acting while studying law at Florida State College
Following his death, he was the subject of an involuntary manslaughter suit brought against John Landis and Steven Spielberg
Frequently portrays characters who are considered loose cannons
Often takes on the role of a military or police officer
Is the father of critically acclaimed actress Jennifer Jason Leigh
When to the same school in New York as film producer Brandon Chase
While filming "The Twilight Zone: The Movie," was killed when a hovering helicopter crash landed on top of him

1963Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Series (Lead):Nominated

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