Is of Irish descent.

Is portrayed by Val Kilmer in Oliver Stone's biopic The Doors (1991). Not only did Kilmer look a lot like Morrison, he did his own singing in the film, and The Doors surviving band members reportedly were so impressed by Kilmer's vocal similarities to Morrison's that they could not distinguish Kilmer's singing voice from Morrison's singing voice (close-up shots use Kilmer's voice, while long-distance shots use Morrison's).

While on stage he had an outlandish and charismatic persona, offstage he was a very quiet and shy person. In fact, according to Ray Manzarek, Morrison once told him he never really felt comfortable at a party unless Ray or another member of the band were with him.

Is portrayed by Aaron Grain in The Linda McCartney Story (2000) (TV).

Early in The Doors' career, he proposed a group policy in which all band decisions would be either unanimously agreed upon or discarded, and that each member of the band would have veto power. The others approved his suggestion, and the policy remains in effect to this day, as all Doors-related releases, projects and decisions must have the okay of all three surviving Doors.

Ranked #7 on VH1's 100 Sexiest Artists.

After defying Ed Sullivan and using the lyric "Girl, we couldn't get much higher" while performing "Light My Fire" he and The Doors were never invited back to "Toast of the Town" (1948).

Was an avid fan of Filmmakers Josef Von Sternberg and Jean Renoir. Originally intended to become a Film Director.

Born in Florida, he grew up in Virginia, New Mexico, and California.

Before The Doors made their first album, Jim wanted to use a stage name: "James Phoenix." Keyboardist Ray Manzarek told him, "No way.".

Attended Florida State University before moving to California.

Longtime girlfriend Pamela Courson died of a heroin overdose in 1974.

Died three years to the day after The Rolling Stones founder Brian Jones.

Had an IQ of 146.

During 1965-66, before The Doors were established, Morrison, camping out on Venice rooftops, would peep on girls changing in neighboring apartments, recording everything he witnessed in notebooks (one of which survives).

The Doors were voted the 41st Greatest Artists in Rock `n` Roll by Rolling Stone.

Is the only performer in rock history to have been arrested on stage during a performance (in New Haven, Connecticut, Dec. 10, 1967).

His nickname, "Mr. Mojo Risin`", is an anagram for Jim Morrison.

In 1966, before signing a record contract with Elektra, he told the band that he would fake his death to increase their notoriety. After Morrison`s death in 1971, album sales skyrocketed.

In 1971, while living in Paris, he quit drinking, shaved his thick beard and lost a great deal of weight, beginning a clean and sober new life. However, reports at the time of death continue to depict him as bloated. Some attribute this to congestive heart failure.

Was a highly skilled swimmer.

Girlfriend, Pamela Courson opened a boutique financed by Jim called Themis (Goddess of light and beauty).

Was inspired by writings of Friedrich Nietzsche, Norman Mailer and Arthur Rimbaud, among others.

Favorite singer was Frank Sinatra.

After defying Ed Sullivan and using the lyric "Girl, we couldn`t get much higher" while performing "Light My Fire" he and The Doors were never invited back to perform on Ed Sullivan` iconic Sunday night variety show.

Refused to appear at Woodstock because he was paranoid that someone would take a shot at him as he performed onstage.

Elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of The Doors) in 1993.

Morrison`s grave in Paris, France, is reportedly the city`s 4th most popular attraction after the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame and the Louvre.

In 1970, shortly after the deaths of Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix, he reportedly told friends at a bar "You`re drinking with number three."

Once wed to Patricia Kennely by a Pagan ritual called handfasting. The marriage was never legally recognized, but Patricia did change her last name to "Morrison"

Had long term relationship with Pamela Courson, but never married.

Buried at Pere Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France.

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Born in Melbourne, Florida, USA