Iona Morris

Morris Phillip, a distinguished African-American actor from Cleveland, Ohio, is renowned for his numerous iconic roles throughout his illustrious career. He first made his mark in the early 1960s with minor roles on the Seattle stage before finding success in popular television series such as The Dick Van Dyke Show and The Twilight Zone. His most renowned role, however, came in 1966 when he was cast in Mission: Impossible as the quiet, efficient electronics expert Barney Collier, a part he played until 1973. His long list of other television and movie credits includes Vega$ (1978), Seinfeld (1989), Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001), Ratchet: Deadlocked (2005), Smallville (2001-2011), Doom Patrol (2019-present) and The Secret Saturdays (2008-2010). Morris is married to Carla Gittelson and has two children, one of whom, Iona Morris, is also an acclaimed actress and director known for her work in X-Men: The Animated Series (1992), Robotech: The Movie (1986) and Megazone 23 (1985). Morris Phillip is a celebrated figure in the entertainment industry, and his legacy continues to live on.