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His trainer famously called him the "Clark Gable of cats" for his nonchalant acting style, says a Medium article. The "Finicky" Brand Ambassador

He appeared in movies like The Long Goodbye (1973) and Shamus with Burt Reynolds, notes PopIcon . cat morris

Morris appeared in over 50 9Lives commercials starting in the 1970s, where he would famously snub other food brands before "choosing" 9Lives. This "finicky" attitude was his trademark. His trainer famously called him the "Clark Gable

According to a Columbian article , the original Morris passed away in 1978, but his legacy was so strong that subsequent orange tabbies took up the mantle, all of them rescued from shelters, ensuring the brand's commitment to animal welfare. More Than Just Commercials: An Active Life all of them rescued from shelters