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Joe Morton

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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Joe Morton STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater and National Theatre One-Night Reading, 2017
Senator Benjamin L. Cardin

Senator James M. Inhofe

Senator Patrick J. Leahy

[Off-Broadway]
John Legend Production, 2016
Dick Gregory

[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2002
Mr. Zero

[Off-Broadway]
2001
Vincentio

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Serge [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1994
Dr. Brooks

[Off-Broadway]
1988
Hubert

[Off-Broadway]
1987
Orestes

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1986
Barney Walker

[Off-Broadway]
1986
Cutting Bull

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1981
Eastern Habim

[Off-Broadway]
1977
Shoulders

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1973
Walter Lee Younger

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1973
Arlecchino; Lead Singer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1972
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1971
Valentine [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1971
Willy Thomas

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1969
Performer

Mark

[Off-Broadway]
1968
Performer

Joe Morton Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Director

Joe Morton Movies

Between the Lines
[ 1977 ] Ahmed
And Justice for All
[ 1979 ] Prison Doctor
The Clairvoyant
[ 1982 ] Detective Rich
Curse of the Pink Panther
[ 1983 ] Charlie Joseph Morton
The Brother from Another Planet
[ 1984 ] The Brother
Trouble in Mind
[ 1985 ] Solo
Crossroads
[ 1986 ] Scratch's Assistant
Stranded
[ 1987 ] Sheriff McMahon
The Good Mother
[ 1988 ] Frank Williams
Zelly and Me
[ 1988 ] Earl
Tap
[ 1989 ] Nicky
The Lost Platoon
[ 1990 ] World War II Soldier
City of Hope
[ 1991 ] Wynn
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
[ 1991 ] Miles Dyson
Of Mice and Men
[ 1992 ] Crooks
Forever Young
[ 1992 ] Cameron
Speed
[ 1994 ] Captain McMahon
The Inkwell
[ 1994 ] Kenny Tate
The Walking Dead
[ 1995 ] Sgt. Barkley
Lone Star
[ 1996 ] Del
Executive Decision
[ 1996 ] Sgt. CampbellCappyMatheny
Trouble on the Corner
[ 1997 ] Detective Bill
The Pest
[ 1997 ] Mr. Kent
Apt Pupil
[ 1998 ] Dan Richler
Blues Brothers 2000
[ 1998 ] Cabel Chamberlain
The Astronaut's Wife
[ 1999 ] Sherman Reese, NASA Representative
Bounce
[ 2000 ] Jim Willer
What Lies Beneath
[ 2000 ] Dr. Drayton
Ali
[ 2001 ] Chauncey Eskridge
Dragonfly
[ 2002 ] Hugh Campbell
Paycheck
[ 2003 ] Agent Dodge
Breaking Dawn
[ 2004 ] Prof. Simon
Back to You in the Days
[ 2005 ] Reverend Packer
Stealth
[ 2005 ] Captain Dick Marshfield
Lenny the Wonder Dog
[ 2005 ] Dr. Island
The Night Listener
[ 2006 ] Ashe
American Gangster
[ 2007 ] Charlie Williams
Badland
[ 2007 ] Max Astin
Lifelines
[ 2008 ] Dr. Livingston
The Line
[ 2009 ] Hodges
The Mulberry Tree
[ 2010 ] Samuel R. Freeman
Home
[ 2013 ] Donald Hall
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
[ 2016 ] Sil
Justice League
[ 2017 ] Sil Stone
Godzilla: King of the Monsters
[ 2019 ] Dr. Houston Brooks
Vita
[ 2020 ] Monsignor Heck
Zack Snyder's Justice League
[ 2021 ] Sil Stone

Joe Morton TV Shows

E-Ring
Steven Algazi
Equal Justice
Mike James
Eureka
Henry Deacon
God Friended Me
Arthur Finer
Grace and Frankie
Jason
Law & Order
Leon Chiles, Roland Books
Mercy Point
Dr. Grote Maxwell
Our Kind of People
Teddy Franklin
Prince Street
Lt. Tom Warner
Scandal
Rowan Pope
Search for Tomorrow
Dr. James Foster
Smallville
Dr. Hamilton, Dr. Steven Hamilton
The Equalizer
Carter Brock, Slate
The Good Wife
Daniel Golden
The Politician
Marcus
Touched by an Angel
Martin Hunter, Jake Stone

Joe Morton Awards and Nominations


winner
- 2017 - Best Solo Performance

Joe Morton, Turn Me Loose

Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award

Joe Morton, Turn Me Loose


winner
The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play

Joe Morton, Turn Me Loose


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1974 - Performance

Joe Morton, Raisin

Tony Awards - 1974 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Joe Morton , Raisin

Joe Morton Videos

Joe Morton News


Virginia Theatre Festival To Host UVA Alums As Artists In Residence On April 22-23


Explore the Virginia Theatre Festival's new initiative, hosting alumni as Artists in Residence. Discover how this exciting program fosters creativity and supports the theatre community.

J. Smith-Cameron & Joe Morton Join MasterVoices' THE GRAPES OF WRATH At Carnegie Hall


Join actors J. Smith-Cameron and Joe Morton as they narrate MasterVoices' performance of THE GRAPES OF WRATH at Carnegie Hall on April 17. Don't miss this unique theatrical experience.

J. Smith-Cameron & Joe Morton to Narrate MasterVoices' THE GRAPES OF WRATH


Emmy-nominee (Succession) J. Smith-Cameron and Emmy Award-winner (Scandal) Joe Morton will co-narrateMasterVoices’ revised concert version of The Grapes of Wrath. Learn how to purchase tickets.

New Movie TRINITY'S TRIUMPH Starring Joe Morton Will be Available to Stream on Prime Video in February


'Trinity's Triumph: A captivating film written by a Catholic priest, exploring the journey of three young men in the seminary.

Cast and Creative Team Set for ESCAPED ALONE World Premiere at Yale Repertory Theatre


Yale Repertory Theatre will continue its 2023–24 Season with Escaped Alone by Caryl Churchill, directed by Liz Diamond.

Vineyard Theatre Appoints New Members to Board of Directors


Discover the latest updates from the Vineyard Theatre as they reveal new additions to their Board of Directors. Get all the details on who will be joining the prestigious board.

REBEL VERSES 2023 to Showcase The Door, Girl Be Heard, and More


Discover the thrilling lineup for REBEL VERSES 2023, featuring captivating performances of The Door, Girl Be Heard, and more. Get the dates and all the details for this must-see event in our latest article.

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play FENCES by August Wilson is Coming to Shakespeare & Company


Experience the emotional depth and powerful storytelling of August Wilson's Fences at Shakespeare & Company. Follow the struggles of Troy Maxson as he navigates dreams, regrets, and a longing for a different life. Don't miss this Pulitzer Prize-winning play, part of Wilson's acclaimed American Century Cycle. Get your tickets now!

Photos: Stars Arrive at THE THANKSGIVING PLAY Opening Night!


Second Stage Theater's production of Larissa FastHorse's play, The Thanksgiving Play, directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin, opened Thursday, April 20, at Second Stage's Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street). BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of stars arriving on the red carpet here!

Ridgewood Film Festival to Host Free Industry Panels & Networking


The Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival (RGIFF) has announced its lineup for its 12th Season with five nights of events. Come join in the fun and excitement in downtown Ridgewood and see over 50 films by up and coming filmmakers, see the premiere of a NJ feature film, enjoy panels by industry experts, do some networking, hear inspiring Q & A's, pose on the Red Carpet and mingle at the Awards After Party.

Photos: Go Inside THE THANKSGIVING PLAY Opening Night After-Party


Check out photos from the opening night after-party at The Thanksgiving Play!

MENSTRUATION: A PERIOD PIECE Comes to the LA LGBT Center's Davidson/Valentini Theatre


Big Little Theater Company in association with the Los Angeles LGBT Center has announced its world premiere production of Menstruation: A Period Piece by Miranda Rose Hall. Produced by Camille Jenkins and under the direction of Katie Lindsay with music by Tova Katz, previews begin on March 16 with opening set for Friday, March 24, at 8pm.

Fredi Walker-Browne to Star in RAISIN the Musical at Axelrod Performing Arts Center


To mark the 50th anniversary of its 1973 premiere on Broadway, the Axelrod Performing Arts Center will present the musical Raisin, starring Fredi Walker-Browne. See how to purchase tickets!

MOJADA: A MEDEA IN LOS ANGELES to be Presented at Yale Repertory Theatre in March


Yale Repertory Theatre will start the second half of its 2022–23 season with Mojada: A Medea in Los Angeles by Luis Alfaro, directed by Laurie Woolery, March 10–April 1 at the University Theatre.

Photos: Stars Arrive at THE PIANO LESSON Opening Night


The best of Broadway was at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on Thursday, where The Piano Lesson, directed by Tony Award nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson and starring Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, and Danielle Brooks, opened on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the arrivals and you can check out photos of Patti LuPone, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and more on the red carpet below!

Photos: Stars Turn Out For DEATH OF A SALESMAN Opening Night!


The Hudson Theatre was the place to be as stars of stage and screen came out to celebrate opening night of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. This vibrant and timely production is directed by Miranda Cromwell, who co-directed the London production alongside Marianne Elliott. See photos from opening night!

Baltimore Center Stage to Present OUR TOWN in September


Baltimore Center Stage has announced the complete cast and creative team for Our Town. Written by Thornton Wilder and directed by Stevie Walker-Webb (The Folks at Home), Our Town begins performances on Thursday September 15 for a limited run through Sunday October 9.

Second Annual BROADWAY CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH Concert to Return to Times Square


The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway Initiative will present the second annual Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth concert, a free outdoor event centered around Black artistry and community.

HARMONY, ASSASSINS & More Win 2022 Off Broadway Alliance Awards


The Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, today announced the winners of the 11th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off Broadway during the 2021-2022 season.

BWW Review: KING LEAR at Wallis Annenberg Center For The Arts


Despite some instances of inventive staging and plenty of technical blares and flashes, John Gould Rubin’s production is as wrongheaded as it is irritating to sit through. Read our BWW critic's review.

Joe Morton FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Joe Morton been in?

Joe Morton has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Joe Morton been in?

Joe Morton has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Joe Morton been nominated for?

Joe Morton has been nominated for several awards, including Best Solo Performance for "Turn Me Loose," Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Turn Me Loose," Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play at The Lortels for "Turn Me Loose," Performance at the Theatre World Awards for "Raisin," and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Raisin."

What awards has Joe Morton won?

Joe Morton has won the following awards: Best Solo Performance for Turn Me Loose, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play at The Lortel Awards for Turn Me Loose, and a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for Raisin.

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