What is Jim Morrison's full birth name?

Jim Morrison’s full birth name was James Douglas Morrison.

He was born on December 8, 1943, in Melbourne, Florida, to George Stephen Morrison and Clara Virginia Clarke. His father later became a U.S. Navy rear admiral, so Morrison’s childhood involved frequent moves and exposure to different American communities.

Morrison became known publicly as “Jim Morrison,” a shortened form of his first name. He was the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of The Doors, helping define the band’s poetic, theatrical image during the late 1960s. “The Lizard King” was one of his best-known nicknames.

A common mix-up is confusing Morrison’s full name with those of other musicians named James Morrison. His middle name was Douglas, not Michael or David. He died in Paris on July 3, 1971, aged 27, and is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery.