Even by Hollywood standards, the breadth of Morgan Paull's career is striking.

In a span of four decades, he's starred in scores of movies, TV shows and plays; owned and run a talent agency for actors and writers; appeared in numerous commercials; been a leader in major industry organizations; and had good enough pipes to convince Old Blue Eyes to re-record his demo into another Sinatra chart-topper.

Morgan started early, and started fast, jumping right from Culver Academy to the famed Barter Theatre of Virginia. True to its reputation, Barter burnished his skills and nourished his desires. As his talent ripened, it became clear that Morgan was ready for the bigger challenges of the Big Apple, challenges he met and mastered in countless productions with New Dramatists and the Cherry Lane Theater. What had begun as a dream had become destiny.

As surely as Barter groomed Morgan for New York, New York prepared him for Hollywood. After the obligatory struggle, he rocketed from obscurity to a coveted role in the blockbuster "Patton." His film resume includes both critical and commercial successes, including the acclaimed "Norma Rae," the futuristic cult classic "Blade Runner," and "Cahill, U.S. Marshall," which paired him with childhood hero John Wayne.

While making enduring movies, he made enduring friendships - not only with some of screen's biggest stars, but talented directors and powerful producers who taught Morgan how to make things happen on the other side of the camera, knowledge that would prepare him for the next leg of his career - representation.

By now a savvy and connected insider, Morgan was a natural as an agent and manager. A shrewd investor in both human and financial capital, he was a tough and able negotiator for the people and projects he took on. In a way, he was born to the role, being a direct descendant of 18th century naval hero John Paul Jones ("I have not yet begun to fight.").

The same indomitable spirit has marked Morgan's advocacy of causes, as well as people. He was an advisor to the Celebrities for President Nixon, influential in senatorial and gubernatorial campaigns, and a passionate and persuasive player in major industry issues to this day.

His industry service and affiliations include Actors Equity Association, the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, the Screen Actors Guild (board of directors), and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (active-voting member).

Morgan's contributions both in and outside the industry are recognized in paper in a variety of reference and bibliographical works, while more comprehensive coverage of his acting career can be found in electronic form on the Internet Movie Data Base and MorganPaull.com.

Morgan, the father of two lovely and loving daughters and a recent grandfather, passed away in Ashland Oregon July 17, 2012.