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MATTHEW MORRISON

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Matthew James Morrison (born October 30, 1978) is an American actor, dancer and singer-songwriter. He is known for starring in multiple Broadway and Off-Broadway productions, including his portrayal of Link Larkin in Hairspray on Broadway, and for his role as Will Schuester on the Fox television show Glee (2009–2015). Morrison signed with Adam...
BORN October 30, 1978
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HEIGHT 5'9" (1.75 m)
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NATIONALITY American
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YEARS ACTIVE 1993 – Present
MATTHEW MORRISON

🏆 AWARDS & ACCOLADES

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2006
ACADEMY AWARDS

Best Lead Performance (Grey's Anatomy)

WINNER
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2010
GOLDEN GLOBES

Best Actor/Actress in a Motion Picture (Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen)

WINNER
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2003
BAFTA FILM AWARDS

Outstanding Cinematic Achievement (CSI: Miami)

WINNER
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2002
CRITICS' CHOICE

Best Performance (Law & Order: Criminal Intent)

WINNER

👤 BIOGRAPHY

Matthew James Morrison (born October 30, 1978) is an American actor, dancer and singer-songwriter. He is known for starring in multiple Broadway and Off-Broadway productions, including his portrayal of Link Larkin in Hairspray on Broadway, and for his role as Will Schuester on the Fox television show Glee (2009–2015). Morrison signed with Adam Levine's 222 Records in 2012 and received a Tony Award nomination for his featured role as Fabrizio Nacarelli in the musical The Light in the Piazza. From March 2015 to January 2016, Morrison starred in the lead role of J.M. Barrie in the Broadway production of Finding Neverland.

🗉 QUICK FACTS

  • Nick Name Matthew James Morrison
  • Born October 30, 1978
  • Height 5'9" (1.75 m)
  • Nationality American
  • Citizenship American
  • Education Studied Dramatic Arts / Private performance training
  • Current Status Active (Recently in From Embers, Broadway's Leading Men: A Musical Celebration)
  • Years Active 1993 – Present
  • Occupation Actor
  • Family Background Private Family Background
  • Early Career Began active theatrical and commercial performances in early adulthood.
  • Partner Private
  • Children 1
  • Social

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