What is Morton Downey's full name?
John Morton Downey
Morton Downey nickname(s):
Morton James, Morton Downey Sr., John Morton Downey, The Irish Nightingale
Morton Downey date of birth:
November 14, 1901
How old was Morton Downey when died?
83
Where was Morton Downey born?
Wallingford, Connecticut USA
When did Morton Downey die?
October 25, 1985
Where did Morton Downey die?
Palm Beach, Florida
Why did Morton Downey die?
Effects Of A Stroke
Is Morton Downey gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Morton Downey?
Roman Catholic
What is Morton Downey's ethnicity?
White
What is Morton Downey nationality?
American
What is Morton Downey's occupation?
Actor
What genre is Morton Downey's work?
Popular song
What instruments does Morton Downey play?
Vocalist, Piano, Piano
Who is Morton Downey's father?
James Downey
Who is Morton Downey's mother?
Elizabeth Cox
Morton Downey family:
Morton Downey, Jr. (son)
Short Biography
Pianist, songwriter ("Wabash Moon"), composer, singer and businessman, educated in public schools and at Lyman Hall. He began his singing career in a Greenwich Village movie theatre, and was later a vocalist for the Paul Whiteman orchestra aboard the SS Leviathan. In 1927, he toured Europe and then opened his own night club, the Delmonico in New York, in 1930, which offered the chance to sing over radio. He was also a member of the board of directors of Coca-Cola and other corporations. Joining ASCAP in 1949, his chief musical collaborators included Dave Dreyer, Paul Cunningham, James Rule, and Dick Sanford. His other popular-song compositions include "California Skies", "All I Need is Someone Like You", "In the Valley of the Roses", "That's How I Spell Ireland", "Sweeten Up Your Smile", "There's Nothing New" and "Now You're in My Arms".