Wayne Morris, the imposing 6ft 2 (188 cm), 200-pound actor, leveraged his towering physique for rugged, athletic roles in Hollywood classics. His height commanded presence in boxing drama Kid Galahad, military comedy Brother Rat, and action films like Task Force, Paths of Glory, The Bushwackers, Sierra Passage, The Return of Dr. X, and Flight Angels.
Born in Los Angeles, Morris also served as a decorated World War II fighter ace, his stature enhancing his real-life heroism and on-screen heroism.