Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor, Film director, Actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Saturday)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Education
Andrew Jackson High School, Hofstra University
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Popularity
Tier B -- 32,015 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 44 years (1977-2021)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 29
Year context
Born in 1947 -- India gains independence; Cold War begins; Marshall Plan; Harry S. Truman was US president
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Filmography (43)
AWARDS (6)
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Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play
2017
WON
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
2014
WON
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
2014
WON
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Sitges Film Festival Best Actor award
1984
WON
Biography
Joe Morton is an American stage, television, and film actor. He is best known for his Emmy awarded role as Eli Pope in the television series Scandal, and for playing Reverend Arthur Finer on God Friended Me. Morton studied Drama at Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Joe Morton?
Joe Morton is 78 years old, born on .
Where was Joe Morton born?
Joe Morton was born in New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Joe Morton been in?
Joe Morton has 43 credits in our database. Notable titles include Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021), Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019), Another World (2019), God Friended Me (2018), Justice League (2017).
What is Joe Morton known for?
Joe Morton is primarily known as an actor. Joe Morton is an American stage, television, and film actor. He is best known for his Emmy awarded role as Eli Pope in the television…
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You can find more about Joe Morton on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
