In May 2008, I wrote about actor Christopher Morley, “who femulated in films, television shows, and even the pages of Playboy during the last half of the last century. Morley passed and definitely was not a guy in a dress like some of the femulators you see in films and on television. He was thin, pretty, and had one of the best femulated voices I have ever heard.”
In a follow-up blog post, we wondered what had become of Christopher Morley. I researched the matter and could not find anything recent; Morley's last known appearance (according to IMDB) was on an episode of the TV series Roseanne in December 1995.
Three years after that post, out of the blue, I received an e-mail from Christopher Morley!
He wrote how he had never heard of the expression “femulate” before and that he loved it adding that femulate was “so much more accurate than ‘female impersonator,’” which he never cared for and “drag queen,” which he loathed.
He also e-mailed me his publicity photo (above) from the 1980s when he was a celebrity illusionist at the at the La Cage aux Follies supper club in Los Angeles.
Needless to say, I was flabbergasted to receive an e-mail from a celebrity, especially one who inspired me to femulate and actualize the woman I am today.
Sadly, Christopher Morley died on November 2, 2023, at the age of 72.
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So sad to hear of the passing of Christopher Morley . He made many appearances in beautiful femme mode, and he deserved to be remembered as a true pioneer .
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I just saw it mentioned on "Good Morning Connecticut" on WTNH channel 8.
DeleteOh Stana, you look adorable as Marilyn now let’s put on that white halter dress and heels and find an air vent to stand over. Such a shame to lose someone at the young age of 72. Jill
ReplyDeleteSadly Christopher Morley was possibly less known in the UK, well by me anyway, but thank you Stana for educating me on this wonderful person.
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I remember him in "Feebie and The Bean" and in a show called "Vegas". He was stunning and stirred up deep feelings in me! While I couldn't engage in femulation at that time, he made the urge to be like him strong enough that I finally came out as Kathryn! Great remembrance, Stana!
ReplyDeleteWow Stana! Ava Vaa Voom! You make a great Marilyn. I know you’ve always said you naturally fill out your bra and don’t stuff, but as Marilyn you’re using a little extra, right?
ReplyDeleteThank you for the beautiful article on Christopher Morley. As it happens, I just started watching a two-parter on U-tube and he is on what looks like a daytime soap. Can't wait to see how it turns out. He did have a wonderful voice, too. TY
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