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.

David Morris
Born	David Cedric Morris (1924-09-11)11 September 1924 Folkestone, Kent
Died	29 October 2007(2007-10-29) (aged 83) Watford, Hertfordshire
Cause of death	Heart attack
Nationality	British
Education	Magdalen College, Oxford
Alma mater	University of Oxford
Occupation(s)	Painter, Actor
Years active	2003-2007
Spouse(s)	Olwen Goodwin (m. 1957-2007, his death)
Children	four

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.^[1]

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