Born Oct. 11, 1953, in Beverly, Mass., David Morse spent the bulk of the 1970s on the Boston stage, performing in more than 30 productions with the Boston Repertory Company. In 1980, the 6-foot-4-inch actor made his film debut opposite John Savage in the Richard Donner drama Inside Moves. But his big break came in 1982 with the role of Dr. Jack "Boomer" Morrison in the NBC medical drama "St. Elsewhere."By the late 1990s, Morse was landing bigger supporting roles such as Jodie Foster's father in Contact, the kidnapped husband in Proof of Life and a prison guard in The Green Mile. His other movies include The Rock, Dancer in the Dark, The Long Kiss Goodnight and Disturbia.
For the 2002 film Double Vision, Morse became the first English-speaking actor to ever be nominated for a Golden Horse, the Chinese equivalent of the Oscars. In 2006, he delivered a critically acclaimed guest turn on "House, M.D.," and in 2008 earned an Emmy nod for his portrayal of George Washington in the "John Adams" miniseries.
The Slaughter RuleA dreary Montana winter teaches teenager Roy (Ryan Gosling) how to be a man. First, he loses his father, a possible suicide; then he's cut from his high school football team. So when Gid (David Morse), a pariah in his own hometown, suggests that Roy play for his six-man team, Roy has nothing to lose... Read More
BaitSmall-time hustler Alvin Sanders (Jamie Foxx) suddenly finds himself at the center of a tug-of-war between the feds and ruthless criminals after he receives a cryptic message from a cell mate about the whereabouts of $42 million in stolen gold. A hard-nosed Treasury agent (David Morse) soon springs... Read More
The Indian RunnerSean Penn wrote and directs this poignant drama inspired by Bruce Springsteen's song "Highway Patrolman." When small-town deputy sheriff Joe Roberts (David Morse) takes in his troubled Vietnam vet brother, Frank (Viggo Mortensen), things get very rocky. Joe is determined to help Frank make a new... Read More
Nearing GraceWith 1978 suburban New Jersey as the backdrop, this coming-of-age tale follows gawky teen Henry Nearing (Gregory Smith), who -- after his mother's untimely death -- ponders his future and lusts for hot classmate Grace Chance (Jordana Brewster). All the while, his longtime friend Merna Ash (Ashley... Read More
Inside MovesAfter a failed suicide attempt resulting in a crippled leg, Roary (John Savage) finds comfort, friendship and revelation at -- of all places -- Max's Bar, a local watering hole. There, he finds he's not the only handicapped person around: there's Jerry (David Morse) the bartender and former... Read More
Drive Angry (2011) | R | |
Treme (2010) | TV-MA | |
Shanghai (2010) | R | |
Mother and Child (2009) | R | |
R | ||
John Adams (2008) | NR | |
Passengers (2008) | PG-13 | |
Disturbia (2007) | PG-13 | |
Hounddog (2007) | R | |
16 Blocks (2006) | PG-13 | |
The War That Made America (2006) | NR | |
Nearing Grace (2005) | R | |
Dreamer (2005) | PG | |
Down in the Valley (2005) | R | |
Hack (2002) | TV-PG | |
The Slaughter Rule (2002) | R | |
R | ||
Hearts in Atlantis (2001) | PG-13 | |
NR | ||
Diary of a City Priest (2001) | PG-13 | |
Dancer in the Dark (2000) | R | |
Proof of Life (2000) | R | |
Bait (2000) | R | |
The Green Mile (1999) | R | |
Crazy in Alabama (1999) | PG-13 | |
A.W.O.L. (1999) | NR | |
The Negotiator (1998) | R | |
Contact (1997) | PG | |
Murder Live! (1997) | NR | |
Extreme Measures (1996) | R | |
The Rock (1996) | R | |
The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) | R | |
The Crossing Guard (1995) | R | |
The Langoliers (1995) | PG-13 | |
R | ||
The Getaway (1994) | NR | |
Homicide: Season 3 (1994) | TV-14 | |
Magic Kid 2 (1994) | NR | |
The Good Son (1993) | R | |
The Indian Runner (1991) | R | |
Desperate Hours (1990) | R | |
Cross of Fire (1989) | NR | |
Six Against the Rock (1987) | NR | |
Prototype (1983) | NR | |
St. Elsewhere: Season 1 (1982) | NR | |
Inside Moves (1980) | PG | |
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