David Morse
Birth Place: Hamilton, MA, USA
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BIO
Morse became widely known for his role as Dr. Jack "Boomer" Morrison in the medical drama series St. Elsewhere (1982–88), and he has had roles in The Negotiator, The Good Son, Horns, Contact, The Green Mile, Dancer in the Dark, Disturbia, The Hurt Locker, The Long Kiss Goodnight, The Rock and 12 Monkeys.
In 2006, Morse had a recurring role as Detective Michael Tritter on the medical drama series House, for which he received an Emmy Award nomination. He portrayed George Washington in the 2008 HBO miniseries John Adams, which garnered him a second Emmy nomination. From 2010 to 2013, he portrayed Terry Colson, an honest police officer in a corrupt New Orleans police department, on the HBO series Treme. Morse appeared in the WGN America series Outsiders (2016–17), the Showtime miniseries Escape at Dannemora (2018), and the Netflix comedy drama series The Chair (2021).
For his performance in the 1997 Off-Broadway production of Paula Vogel's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama How I Learned to Drive, he received an Obie Award, a Drama League Award, a Drama Desk Award, and a Lucille Lortel Award. That same year, he played Father Barry in the play adaptation of On the Waterfront. From 2007 to 2008, Morse appeared on Broadway in Conor McPherson's play The Seafarer. He received a Tony Award nomination for his role in the 2018 Broadway revival of The Iceman Cometh.
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Connection
Movies
[ 1980 ] Jerry Maxwell
[ 1981 ] Phil
[ 1983 ] Shoe Store Cop
[ 1983 ] Michael
[ 1984 ] Father Tim
[ 1985 ] Robert Wynton
[ 1987 ] Det. Jackson
[ 1987 ] Ben
[ 1987 ] Marvin Hubbard
[ 1988 ] Tom Williams
[ 1988 ] Thomas
[ 1989 ] Klell Henry
[ 1990 ] Albert
[ 1991 ] Bicycle Pete
[ 1991 ] Joe Roberts
[ 1992 ] Rick Steiner - Fishermen
[ 1992 ] Tom McMurdo
[ 1993 ] Dr. Jim Betts
[ 1993 ] Jack
[ 1994 ] Jack
[ 1994 ] Jim Deer Jackson
[ 1995 ] Galloway
[ 1995 ] John Booth
[ 1995 ] Dr. Peters
[ 1996 ] FBI Agent Frank Hare
[ 1996 ] Luke / Daedalus
[ 1996 ] Major Tom Baxter
[ 1997 ] Ted Arroway
[ 1997 ] George
[ 1997 ] Frank McGrath
[ 1998 ]
[ 1998 ] Adam Beck
[ 1999 ] Dove
[ 1999 ] Brutus 'Brutal' Howell
[ 2000 ] Edgar Clenteen
[ 2000 ] Bill Houston
[ 2000 ] Peter Bowman
[ 2001 ] Father John McNamee
[ 2001 ] Adult Bobby Garfield
[ 2002 ] Kevin Richter
[ 2002 ] Gideon Ferguson
[ 2005 ] Wade
[ 2005 ] Palmer
[ 2005 ] Shep Nearing
[ 2006 ] Frank Nugent
[ 2007 ] Mr. Turner
[ 2007 ] Daddy
[ 2008 ] Arkin
[ 2008 ] Colonel Reed
[ 2009 ] Tom
[ 2010 ] Karl
[ 2010 ] Richard Astor
[ 2011 ] Gus Williams
[ 2011 ] Webster
[ 2012 ] James Green, Sr.
[ 2012 ] Psychologist
[ 2013 ] Dale Williams
[ 2013 ] Eugene 'Mack' McCanick
[ 2013 ] Airplane Man
[ 2013 ] Ex-CIA Agent
[ 2014 ] Conklin
[ 2015 ] Mike Webster
[ 2015 ] John Henley
[ 2017 ] Fred Gusman
[ 2017 ] Gerry
[ 2021 ] The Deputy
[ 2024 ] Archbishop Corrigan
[ 2025 ] Abraham Lincoln
[ 2025 ]
[ 2025 ] Abraham Lincoln (voice)
TV Shows
[ 1981 ] Kevin Mallory
[ 1982-1988 ] Dr. Jack Morrison
[ 1989 ] Remus
[ 1989 ] Chandler
[ 1992 ] Edward Durrell
[ 1992 ] Tom McMurdo
[ 1993 ] Dave Bell
[ 1993 ] Lenny Sutter
[ 1993 ] Frankie Stein
[ 1995 ] Jim Bayliss
[ 1995 ] Brian Engle
[ 2002-2004 ] Mike Olshansky
[ 2005 ] Dr. Jack Morrison
[ 2006-2007 ] Michael Tritter, Detective Michael Tritter
[ 2008 ] George Washington
[ 2009 ] Douglas Lydecker
[ 2011 ] Jerry 'The Rainmaker' Raines
[ 2012 ] Douglas MacArthur
[ 2012 ] The Lorax, Robin Hood
[ 2010-2013 ] Lt. Terry Colson
[ 2015 ] Eliot Bezzerides
[ 2016-2017 ] Big Foster Farrell
[ 2018 ] Gene Palmer
[ 2019 ] Matthew Rouse
[ 2019 ] Mr. Jackson
[ 2017-2020 ] Hank Crawford
[ 2020 ] Dutch Henry Sherman
[ 2021 ] Dean Paul Larson
[ 2025-2025 ] Harris Sinclair
Awards and Nominations
David Morse, How I Learned to Drive
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David Morse, How I Learned to Drive
David Morse, How I Learned To Drive
David Morse, The Iceman Cometh
David Morse, The Iceman Cometh
David Morse, Eugene O'Neill's The Iceman Cometh
David Morse, The Unavoidable Disappearance of Tom Durnin
winner
David Morse, How I Learned to Drive
David Morse, How I Learned to Drive
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David Morse, How I Learned to Drive
Videos
Video: Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh in Trailer for Action Comedy MAYDAY
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-07-15 11:44:29
Video: THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME Debuts Sneak Peek Clip From Penultimate Episode of Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-31 18:00:49
Video: Sneak Peek Clip From THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME Season 2 Episode 6
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-24 17:06:56
Video: David Morse Stars in THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME Season 2 Episode 5 Sneak Peek Clip
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-17 14:40:18
Video: Sneak Peek Clip From THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME Season 2 Episode 4
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-09 14:38:59
Video: Sneak Peek Clip From THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME Season 2 Episode 2
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-23 14:23:36
Video: Jennifer Garner Stars in THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME Season 2 Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-20 10:32:12
VIDEO: PRETTY WOMAN's Christian Brailsford Dishes All About the National Tour on Survival Jobs
by Survival Jobs - 2022-07-03 16:00:20
VIDEO: Mary-Louise Parker Talks Her HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE Pre-Show Ritual on LATE NIGHT
by Michael Major - 2022-04-29 09:39:44
VIDEO: David Morse Discusses Returning to His HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE Role 25 Years Later on GMA
by Michael Major - 2022-04-25 09:47:41
TV: Mary-Louise Parker, David Morse & More Talk Bringing HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE Back to Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-03-03 13:32:43
Theater Talk: Tony Nominees Jessie Mueller & Joshua Henry Sing from CAROUSEL!
by Theater Talk - 2018-05-29 09:38:42
TV: Celebrate the Best of Off-Broadway Backstage at the Obie Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-05-28 10:00:50
VIDEO: Denzel Washington Talks THE ICEMAN COMETH and His Diverse Career on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Stephi Wild - 2018-04-29 11:52:47
TV: Denzel Washington & Company Bringeth THE ICEMAN COMETH Back to Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-04-12 14:24:39
News
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2026
The American Theatre of Actors will present Shakespeare's RICHARD II, directed by ATA founder James Jennings, featuring Sam Cruz in the title role alongside a 17-member ensemble cast.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 15, 2026
Apple Original Films has unveiled the trailer for the upcoming action comedy “Mayday,” starring Ryan Reynolds and Olivier Award winner Kenneth Branagh. Check it out now.
by Barry Lenny - Jun 4, 2026
This is a light-weight but entertaining night out.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 31, 2026
All roads lead to Paris for a long-awaited confrontation with the crime family patriarch in the penultimate episode of The Last Thing He Told Me season two. Watch a sneak peek clip now.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 24, 2026
Apple TV has shared a sneak peek clip from the sixth episode of The Last Thing He Told Me season two, featuring Angourie Rice, David Morse, and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. Watch it now.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 17, 2026
Watch a sneak peek from The Last Thing He Told Me Season 2 Episode 5, starring Jennifer Garner, Angourie Rice & David Morse. Premieres March 20 on Apple TV.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 13, 2026
Tony Award-nominated actor David Morse has joined the fifth and final season of Paramount+'s Mayor of Kingstown, which is now in production in Pittsburgh, PA.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 9, 2026
Apple TV has shared a sneak peek clip from the fourth episode of The Last Thing He Told Me season two drama series starring and executive produced by Jennifer Garner. Watch it now.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 23, 2026
Apple TV has shared a sneak peek clip from the second episode of The Last Thing He Told Me season two drama series starring and executive produced by Jennifer Garner. Check it out now.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2026
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL is now on stage at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, opening the venue’s 2026 season. Based on the popular film, the Broadway musical features national tour veterans in the leading roles and includes the story’s familiar moments and score. Check out photos of the show.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2026
Apple has debuted a sneak peek clip from Season 2 of the drama series, “The Last Thing He Told Me.' Starring Jennifer Garner, the second season debuts on February 20. Watch the clip now.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 20, 2026
Apple TV has revealed the trailer for the second season of “The Last Thing He Told Me,” starring and executive produced by Jennifer Garner, along with returning stars Angourie Rice, David Morse and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. Watch it now.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2025
The American Theatre of Actors will present a repertory of one-act productions featuring two international works and two early plays by Eugene O’Neill. Performances will take place across ATA’s Sargent Theatre and Beckmann Theatre in Midtown Manhattan.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 5, 2025
Apple TV has revealed a first look and premiere date for the highly anticipated second season of “The Last Thing He Told Me,” starring and executive-produced by Jennifer Garner. Check out the new photos now.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2025
The American Theatre of Actors will present TRAITORS, a new play by Bruce Lawder directed by John DeBenedetto. Performances will take place at the ATA September 24–27 at 8:00 p.m., September 28 at 3:00 p.m., October 1–4 at 8:00 p.m., and October 5 at 3:00 p.m.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025
Elliot Norton Award winning Hub Theatre Company of Boston will kick off its highly anticipated 12th season with Theresa Rebeck’s celebrated comedy The Understudy, directed by five time Elliot Norton Award winner Paula Plum.
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2025
Hub Theatre Company of Boston will kick off its 12th season with Theresa Rebeck's celebrated comedy The Understudy, directed by five time Elliot Norton Award winner Paula Plum.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2025
The Tank will present YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS UKRAINE @THE TANK, the first New York production of two plays from Young Playwrights Ukraine. Learn more here and see how to attend!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2025
The American Theatre of Actors will present Joseph P. Krawczyk's timely -- and cautionary -- new play LIVING THE PLAY: A DANGEROUS TIME FOR WOMEN. Learn more!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2025
NYU's Tisch New Theatre will present Fun Home Off-Broadway at the American Theatre of Actors from April 26th to May 4th, 2025. Welcome to the Fun Home, and be sure to wipe your shoes at the door.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
David Morse has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
David Morse has not appeared in the West End.
Distinguished Performance Awards (Drama League Awards) for How I Learned to Drive, Special Achievement Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for How I Learned to Drive, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for How I Learned To Drive, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Iceman Cometh, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Iceman Cometh, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Eugene O'Neill's The Iceman Cometh, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Unavoidable Disappearance of Tom Durnin, Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for How I Learned to Drive, Best Actor - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for How I Learned to Drive and Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for How I Learned to Drive.
David Morse has won a Special Achievement Award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for How I Learned to Drive. He also received an Outstanding Actor - Play award from the Drama Desk Awards for How I Learned to Drive.
