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Sterling Morrison(1942-1995)

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Sterling Morrison
Sterling Morrison grew up in Long Island, New York and was the oldest of six children. He briefly attended the University of Illinois and three other colleges. At one of those colleges (Syracuse University) he met Lou Reed, with whom he would go on to form the Velvet Underground. The band lasted for 3 years, and released 5 albums. After the breakup of the Velvet Underground, Morrison returned to school and received a doctorate in medival studies. He played in several bands until his death in 1995.
BornAugust 29, 1942
DiedAugust 30, 1995(53)
BornAugust 29, 1942
DiedAugust 30, 1995(53)
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Known for

Brick (2005)
Brick
7.1
  • Soundtrack("Sister Ray")
  • 2005
Charlize Theron in Tully (2018)
Tully
6.9
  • Soundtrack("Ride into the Sun (Demo Version)")
  • 2018
Ryan Reynolds, Jesse Eisenberg, Bill Hader, Kristen Stewart, Kristen Wiig, and Margarita Levieva in Adventureland (2009)
Adventureland
6.8
  • Soundtrack("Here She Comes Now")
  • 2009
Jack Black in School of Rock (2003)
School of Rock
7.2
  • Soundtrack("Ride into the Sun")
  • 2003

Credits

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  • Diaries Notes and Sketches (1968)
    Diaries Notes and Sketches
    7.3
    • 1968
  • The Velvet Underground: Sunday Morning (1966)
    The Velvet Underground: Sunday Morning
    6.4
    Music Video
    • Sterling Morrison
    • 1966

Soundtrack



  • Sigourney Weaver and Elizabeth Banks in Call Jane (2022)
    Call Jane
    6.5
    • writer: "Sister Ray"
    • 2022
  • The Velvet Underground (2021)
    The Velvet Underground
    7.3
    • writer: "European Son", "Melody Laughter - Live at Valleydale Ballroom, Columbus, Ohio", "The Nothing Song, "Chelsea Girls", "Sister Ray - Live in New York City", "Sister Ray", "Foggy Notion"
    • 2021
  • Pretend It's a City (2021)
    Pretend It's a City
    8.0
    TV Mini Series
    • writer: "Foggy Notion"
    • 2021
  • Charlize Theron in Tully (2018)
    Tully
    6.9
    • writer: "Ride into the Sun (Demo Version)"
    • 2018
  • Noite Escura de São Nunca (2015)
    Noite Escura de São Nunca
    Short
    • writer: "The Gift"
    • 2015
  • Don't Blink (2015)
    Don't Blink
    6.8
    • writer: "European Son"
    • 2015
  • Kurt Cobain in Cobain: Montage of Heck (2015)
    Cobain: Montage of Heck
    7.5
    • writer: "Here She Comes Now"
    • 2015
  • Samo je zemlja ispod ovog neba (2009)
    Samo je zemlja ispod ovog neba
    Short
    • writer: "Ride into the Sun"
    • 2009
  • Cold Case (2003)
    Cold Case
    7.6
    TV Series
    • writer: "European Son" (uncredited)
    • 2009
  • Ryan Reynolds, Jesse Eisenberg, Bill Hader, Kristen Stewart, Kristen Wiig, and Margarita Levieva in Adventureland (2009)
    Adventureland
    6.8
    • writer: "Here She Comes Now"
    • 2009
  • Brick (2005)
    Brick
    7.1
    • writer: "Sister Ray"
    • 2005
  • Jack Black in School of Rock (2003)
    School of Rock
    7.2
    • writer: "Ride into the Sun"
    • 2003
  • Carlos Fuentes and Ariadna Gil in Antarctica (1995)
    Antarctica
    5.8
    • performer: "People Who Died"
    • 1995

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Stirling Morrison
  • Height
    • 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
  • Born
    • August 29, 1942
    • East Meadow, Long Island, New York, USA
  • Died
    • August 30, 1995
    • Poughkeepsie, New York, USA(cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Dargan. Martha1971 - August 30, 1995 (his death)
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Portrayals
    • 1 Interview

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    1 son, 1 daughter

FAQ

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  • When did Sterling Morrison die?
    August 30, 1995
  • How did Sterling Morrison die?
    Cancer
  • How old was Sterling Morrison when he died?
    53 years old
  • Where did Sterling Morrison die?
    Poughkeepsie, New York, USA
  • When was Sterling Morrison born?
    August 29, 1942

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