David Morse was born on October 11, 1953 in Hamilton, Massachusetts, USA.

Biography and Career :

He stared his career after finishing high school, joining the Repertory Theatre in Boston in 1971. The next 6 year, David Morse performed over 30 plays. In 1977 he moved to New York. He made his debut in a substantial part in "Inside Moves" in 1980. After three years, he starred in the comedy "Max Dugan Returns". David Morse appeared in the PBS production Diary of a City Priest as well as providing the voice of Abraham Lincoln in PBS's Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided. His career went on with him starring in "Hearts of Atlantis" in 2001 and in "Diary of a City Priest" the same year.

He has been married to Susan Wheeler Duff. The couple has two boys-twins and a girl. David Morse is living in Philly now.

Quotes :

- "As an actor, what we hope for is someone who is in the moment and completely alive, because that just makes you all the more alive. "

- "Bjork is about as alive as people come. The struggles that she had were almost purely in terms of the character."

Trivia :

- Height 6'4"/193 cm.
- Has three younger sisters.
- Parents: Charles and Jacquelyn Morse.
- Moved to Philly with his family after California earthquake of 1994, to be near wife's family.
- Studied acting at the William Esper studio.

Filmography :

- St. Elsewhere (1982) (TV series) - Dr. Jack Morrison
- Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann (1991) (TV movie) - Bicycle Pete
- The Indian Runner (1991) - Joe
- Dead Ahead: The Exxon Valdez Disaster (1992) (TV movie) - Rick Steiner
- The Good Son (1993) - Jack
- The Getaway (1994) - Jim Deer Jackson
- The Langoliers (1995) (TV movie) - Captain Brian Engle
- Twelve Monkeys (1995) - Dr. Peters
- The Crossing Guard (1995)
- Madeline (1995) (TV Series) - Pepito
- The Rock (1996) - Major Tom Baxter
- Extreme Measures (1996) - Agent Frank Hare
- The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) - Luke/Daedalus
- Contact (1997) - Ted Arroway
- The Negotiator (1998) - Adam Beck
- Crazy in Alabama (1999) - Dove Bullis
- The Green Mile (1999) - Brutus "Brutal" Howell
- Dancer in the Dark (2000) - Bill Houston
- Bait (2000) - Edgar Clenteen
- Hearts in Atlantis (2001) - Adult Bobby Garfield
- Double Vision (2002) - Kevin Richter
- Hack (2002) (TV series) - Mike Olshansky
- The Slaughter Rule (2002) - Gideon 'Gid' Ferguson
- Down in the Valley (2005) - Wade
- Nearing Grace (2005) - Shep Nearing
- Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story (2005) - Everett Palmer
- 16 Blocks (2006) - Frank Nugent
- House (2006) (TV series) - Michael Tritter
- A.W.O.L. (2006) - Cliff Marquette
- Hounddog (2007) - Daddy

David Mores External Links :

Web site for talented actor David Morse, including photos, Film and TV summaries
Who Dated | Who's Dating David Morse?
Google Images of David Morse

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David Morse Pictures

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Tags: 1953, hamilton, actor, susan duff	[edit tags]

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Category: Artists  - ( Artists Archive)

Date Added: 31 January '07

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