David Morris

David Cedric Morris (11 September 1924 – 29 October 2007) was an English painter and actor. He is best known for his role as Grandpa George in Tim Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005). His career as a professional actor started at the age of 79.

Morris was born in Folkestone, Kent. He was educated at the University of Oxford. Morris was married to Olwen Goowin from 1957 until his death in 2007. They had four children.

Morris died on Ocotber 29, 2007 from a heart attack in his home in Watford, Hertfordshire. He was 83 years old."Obituaries: David Morris, Actor who made his debut at 79", The Independent, 6 December 2007. Retrieved 2011-02-17

Movies
 Year Title Role Notes 2004 Jonathan Creek Leo Laughton-Jones Series 4, Episode 6: "Gorgons Wood" 2004 When I'm 64 George TV movie 2004 Little Britain Welsh postman Series 2, Episode 1; Series 2, Episode 6 2005 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Grandpa George  2005 A Very Social Secretary   2005 Saxondale Old Interviewee Series 1, Episode 1 2007 Flick Father Carmichael 

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