David Morse

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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Unraveling the Threads of Time and Madness

on Twelve Monkeys | Jun 06, 2025

Twelve Monkeys, directed by Terry Gilliam, is a mind-bending journey through the labyrinth of time and memory, weaving together themes of fate, sanity, and the fragility of human existence. Gilliam’s ... Read more

"Miracles happen in the most unexpected places." This hopeful sentiment shines through the darkness of "The Green Mile."

on The Green Mile | May 31, 2025

Frank Darabont’s The Green Mile isn’t merely a prison drama with supernatural elements; it’s a deeply moving and emotionally resonant story about compassion, injustice, and the profound impact of unex... Read more