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Biography
Gary Morris (born December 7, 1948) is an American country music singer and theater actor. Enjoying a string of 'countrypolitan' hit songs throughout the 80s, he's best known for the 1983 ballad "Wind Beneath My Wings" as well as for his famous role in the critically acclaimed 'Les Misérables' musical, with Morris playing Jean Valjean for many years on stage and also starring in its internationally popular 1989 soundtrack album. He's been successful in other acting gigs as well.
Gary Morris was born as Gary Gwyn Morris in Ft. Worth, Texas in 1948. He had two siblings, a twin sister and a younger brother. Even though Morris has become best-known for pop-oriented hits, he was descended from a long line of traditional country singers who sang twang-heavy, roots-inspired country as well as gospel music. While in the third grade, Morris and his sister won a talent show contest by singing their rendition of the Rosemary Clooney gem "This Old House". Morris was very athletic in high school and played four sports there, leading to a scholarship with Cisco Junior College in Texas.
