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- Birth nameRichard H. Morris
- Richard Morris was born on May 14, 1924 in Burlingame, California, USA. He was a writer and director, known for Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967), The Loretta Young Show (1953) and Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958). He died on April 27, 1996 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- His book, "Thoroughly Modern Millie", was adapted into a musical which was performed at the Shaftesbury Theatre, and was nominated for a 2004 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best New Musical of 2003.
- Richard Morris and Dick Scanlan both were nominated for the 2002 Tony Award (New York City) for the Author (Book) of the Musical for "Thoroughly Modern Millie".
- Attended the Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles for one year.
- Served with the Special Services during World War II.
- Studied acting under Sanford Meisner at the Neighbourhood Playhouse in Manhattan.
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