Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Character actor, Writer, Screenwriter, Actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Sunday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Residences
Philadelphia
Education
Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School, William Esper Studio
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Name Origin
English < Biblical Hebrew (דּוד)
Popularity
Tier B -- 59,279 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 46 years (1980-2026)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 26
Year context
Born in 1953 -- Korean War armistice; DNA double helix structure discovered; Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
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Filmography (40)
AWARDS (1)
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Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actor
1997
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Biography
David Bowditch Morse (born October 11, 1953) is an American stage, television, and film actor. He first came to national attention as Dr. Jack Morrison in the medical drama St. Elsewhere from 1982 to 1988. Morse continued his movie career with roles in Dancer in the Dark, The Negotiator, The Green Mile, Disturbia, The Long Kiss Goodnight, The Crossing Guard, The Rock, Extreme Measures, Twelve Monkeys, 16 Blocks, and Hounddog.
In 2006, Morse had a recurring role as Detective Michael Tritter on the medical drama House for which he received an Emmy Award nomination. Morse portrayed George Washington in the 2008 HBO Miniseries John Adams, which garnered him a second Emmy nomination. Morse has received acclaim for his portrayal of Uncle Peck on the Off-Broadway play How I Learned to Drive for which he earned a Drama Desk and Obie Award. He also had success on Broadway, portraying James "Sharky" Harkin in The Seafarer. As of 2011, Morse is a regular on the HBO series, "Treme".
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David Morse is 72 years old, born on .
Where was David Morse born?
David Morse was born in Hamilton, Massachusetts, USA.
What movies or shows has David Morse been in?
David Morse has 40 credits in our database. Notable titles include Mayday (2026), We Were Liars (2025), Looking Through Water (2025), Cabrini (2024), The Virtuoso (2021).
What is David Morse known for?
David Morse is primarily known as an actor. David Bowditch Morse (born October 11, 1953) is an American stage, television, and film actor. He first came to national attention as Dr. Jack Morrison…
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