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Desmond Morris(1928-2026)

  • Writer
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  • Director
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Desmond Morris
Desmond Morris was born on 24 January 1928 in Purton, Wiltshire, England, UK. He was a writer and director, known for Quest for Fire (1981), The Naked Ape (1973) and Expulsion from Paradise (2001). He was married to Ramona Morris. He died on 19 April 2026 in Naas, County Kildare, Ireland.
BornJanuary 24, 1928
DiedApril 19, 2026(98)
BornJanuary 24, 1928
DiedApril 19, 2026(98)
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  • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
    • 3 nominations total

Known for

Ron Perlman, Rae Dawn Chong, Nicholas Kadi, and Everett McGill in Quest for Fire (1981)
Quest for Fire
7.3
  • Additional Crew
  • 1981
The Naked Ape (1973)
The Naked Ape
5.2
  • Writer
  • 1973
Veronika Bellová and Bolek Polívka in Expulsion from Paradise (2001)
Expulsion from Paradise
5.0
  • Writer
  • 2001
Time Flower
Short
  • Writer
  • 2025

Credits

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Writer

  • Time Flower
    Short
    • Writer
    • 2025
  • Veronika Bellová and Bolek Polívka in Expulsion from Paradise (2001)
    Expulsion from Paradise
    5.0
    • book "The Naked Ape"
    • 2001
  • The Human Sexes (1997)
    The Human Sexes
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1997
  • The Animal Contract
    TV Mini Series
    • Writer
    • 1990
  • The Naked Ape (1973)
    The Naked Ape
    5.2
    • book
    • 1973
  • Horse
    TV Movie
    • script
    • 1964

Additional Crew

  • Ron Perlman, Rae Dawn Chong, Nicholas Kadi, and Everett McGill in Quest for Fire (1981)
    Quest for Fire
    7.3
    • creator: body language and gestures
    • 1981
  • Horse
    TV Movie
    • researcher
    • 1964

Director

  • Time Flower
    Short
    • Director
    • 2025

Personal details

  • Official sites
    • Author's
    • France's national library catalogue
  • Alternative name
    • Dr. Desmond Morris
  • Height
    • 6′ (1.83 m)
  • Born
    • January 24, 1928
    • Purton, Wiltshire, England, UK
  • Died
    • April 19, 2026
    • Naas, County Kildare, Ireland
  • Spouse
    • Ramona MorrisJuly 30, 1952 - 2018 (her death, 1 child)
  • Other works
    (book) Animal Days Published 1979 - Jonathan Cape Ltd ISBN 0224017381
  • Publicity listings
    • 3 Interviews

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Was curator of mammals at London Zoo.

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