Johnnie Morris (actor)

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Johnny Morris (born June 15, 1887 in New York, NY) was an American comedian/actor who began his career in vaudeville and then worked as a comedian/supporting actor in the movies.

The diminutive actor played newsboys, jockeys, and characters named 'Peewee' in a screen career that lasted from 1912-1942 and included the role of Pappy Yokum in the 1940 live-action version of Li'l Abner.

He died on October 7, 1969 in Hollywood, California.