Robert Morse
Birth Place: Newton, MA, USA
Latest News on Robert Morse:
Interview: Will Lyman Talks Playing Scrooge in Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Dec 6, 2024)
Al Hirschfeld Foundation Celebrates Pride With 'Drag Show' Exhibition Curated by Charles Busch (May 29, 2024)
Interview: Megan McGinnis of BEETLEJUICE National Tour (Apr 15, 2024)
Interview: Will Lyman Talks Playing Scrooge in Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Dec 6, 2024)
Al Hirschfeld Foundation Celebrates Pride With 'Drag Show' Exhibition Curated by Charles Busch (May 29, 2024)
Interview: Megan McGinnis of BEETLEJUICE National Tour (Apr 15, 2024)
BIO
Robert Alan Morse was an American actor. Morse, known for his gap-toothed boyishness, started his career as a star on Broadway acting in musicals and plays before expanding into film and television. He earned numerous accolades including two Tony Awards, two Drama Desk Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
For his roles on Broadway, Morse won two Tony Awards; the first for Best Actor in a Musical for playing J. Pierrepont Finch in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1961), a role which he reprised in the 1967 film adaptation; the second for Best Actor in a Play for portraying Truman Capote in the one-man play Tru (1988), a role which he reprised in the 1992 television production, earning him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. Morse was also Tony-nominated for Say, Darling (1959), Take Me Along (1960), and Sugar (1973). Morse acted in his final stage role in the Broadway revival of the newspaper comedy The Front Page from 2016 to 2017.
Morse acted in the films The Matchmaker (1958), The Cardinal (1963), and A Guide for the Married Man (1967). Known for his television roles, he played Robert Dickson in the ABC comedy series That's Life from 1968 to 1969, for which he was nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Series. Morse attained a career resurgence playing Bertram Cooper in the critically acclaimed AMC period drama series Mad Men from 2007 to 2015. The role earned him nominations for five Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. He portrayed Dominick Dunne in the FX limited series The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story (2016).
He died in April 2022.
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Christopher McDonald, John Goodman, Halley Feiffer, Patricia Conolly, Dylan Baker, John Slattery, Nathan Lane, Robert Morse, Jack O’Brien, Holland Taylor, Lewis J. Stadlen, Clark Thorell, John Magaro and David Pittu
Date:
01/11/2017
From: Photo Coverage: THE FRONT PAGE's John Goodman and John Slattery Get Immortalized at Sardi's!
Christopher McDonald, John Goodman, Halley Feiffer, Patricia Conolly, Dylan Baker, John Slattery, Nathan Lane, Robert Morse, Jack Oâ€Brien, Holland Taylor, Lewis J. Stadlen, Clark Thorell, John Magaro and David Pittu
Date:
01/11/2017
From: Photo Coverage: THE FRONT PAGE's John Goodman and John Slattery Get Immortalized at Sardi's!
STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1996
Louis Blore / His Most Royal Majesty, The King of France
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1961
Finch
J. Pierrepont Finch
Movies
The Matchmaker
[ 1958 ] Barnaby Tucker
[ 1958 ] Barnaby Tucker
Honeymoon Hotel
[ 1964 ] Jay Menlow
[ 1964 ] Jay Menlow
Quick, Before It Melts
[ 1964 ] Oliver Cromwell Cannon
[ 1964 ] Oliver Cromwell Cannon
The Loved One
[ 1965 ] Dennis Barlow
[ 1965 ] Dennis Barlow
A Guide for the Married Man
[ 1967 ] Ed Stander
[ 1967 ] Ed Stander
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
[ 1967 ] J. Pierpont Finch
[ 1967 ] J. Pierpont Finch
Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad
[ 1967 ] Jonathan
[ 1967 ] Jonathan
Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?
[ 1968 ] Waldo Zane
[ 1968 ] Waldo Zane
The Boatniks
[ 1970 ] Ensign Garland
[ 1970 ] Ensign Garland
Hunk
[ 1987 ] Garrison Gaylord
[ 1987 ] Garrison Gaylord
The Emperor's New Clothes
[ 1987 ] The Tailor
[ 1987 ] The Tailor
It's All About You
[ 2002 ] Dr. Flowers
[ 2002 ] Dr. Flowers
The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez
[ 2012 ] Burt
[ 2012 ] Burt
TV Shows
Mad Men
Bertram Cooper
Bertram Cooper
Pound Puppies
Howler, Mrs. Gugenfeller, Howler's Ancestor
Howler, Mrs. Gugenfeller, Howler's Ancestor
Sofia the First
Gnuckles, Marshak
Gnuckles, Marshak
That's Life
Robert Dickson
Robert Dickson
Awards and Nominations
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production
Robert MorseTRU
winner
Drama League Awards - 1990 - Distinguished Performance Award
Robert Morse, Tru
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Best Actor - Play
Robert Morse , Tru
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Best Actor - Play
Robert Morse, Tru
winner
Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Robert Morse, Tru
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding One Person Show
Robert Morse, Tru
Tony Awards - 1973 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Robert Morse, Sugar
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1972 - Outstanding Performance
Robert Morse, Sugar
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1972 - Best Actor
Robert Morse, Sugar
winner
Tony Awards - 1962 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Robert Morse , How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Tony Awards - 1960 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Robert Morse , Take Me Along
Tony Awards - 1959 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Robert Morse, Say, Darling
winner
Theatre World Awards - 1958 - Performance
Robert Morse, Say, Darling
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Interview: Will Lyman Talks Playing Scrooge in Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Boston has a long history with “A Christmas Carol.” Victorian-era author Charles Dickens gave his first American reading of the holiday classic at Tremont Temple in December 1867 while he was living just a block away at the Parker House.
Boston has a long history with “A Christmas Carol.” Victorian-era author Charles Dickens gave his first American reading of the holiday classic at Tremont Temple in December 1867 while he was living just a block away at the Parker House.
Al Hirschfeld Foundation Celebrates Pride With 'Drag Show' Exhibition Curated by Charles Busch
The Al Hirschfeld Foundation is celebrating Pride Month with its latest online exhibition, “Hirschfeld’s Drag Show,” now live online through August 15. The special guest curator for the exhibition is Tony-nominated playwright, actor, director, novelist and drag legend, Charles Busch.
The Al Hirschfeld Foundation is celebrating Pride Month with its latest online exhibition, “Hirschfeld’s Drag Show,” now live online through August 15. The special guest curator for the exhibition is Tony-nominated playwright, actor, director, novelist and drag legend, Charles Busch.
Interview: Megan McGinnis of BEETLEJUICE National Tour
BroadwayWorld spoke with Broadway alumn Megan McGinnis about coming back to SoCal, doing an exorcism in front of her 7-year-old son, and keeping a straight face while acting alongside Justin Collette’s Beetlejuice.
BroadwayWorld spoke with Broadway alumn Megan McGinnis about coming back to SoCal, doing an exorcism in front of her 7-year-old son, and keeping a straight face while acting alongside Justin Collette’s Beetlejuice.
Review: North Shore Music Theatre Makes Magic Once Again With A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A MUSICAL GHOST STORY
What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A MUSICAL GHOST STORY at North Shore Music Theatre?
What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A MUSICAL GHOST STORY at North Shore Music Theatre?
Review: BACKSTAGE BABBLE LIVE Bubbles Over with On-Stage Broadway Talent and High-Spirited Host at 54 Below
There was a lot of history crossing that stage, with performers reprising numbers they’d sung on the Great White Way as far back as the 1970s. Giving the proceedings a uniquely touching quality was the sweet meeting of the generations, with these still very vital veterans being welcomed by — and conversing with — a respectful master of ceremonies who’s still in his teens, but is immersed in musical theatre lore.
There was a lot of history crossing that stage, with performers reprising numbers they’d sung on the Great White Way as far back as the 1970s. Giving the proceedings a uniquely touching quality was the sweet meeting of the generations, with these still very vital veterans being welcomed by — and conversing with — a respectful master of ceremonies who’s still in his teens, but is immersed in musical theatre lore.
HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING Comes to Way Off-Broadway This Summer
Following the box office successes of Camelot and Church Basement Ladies, The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre will continue its 2023 Season this summer with the Broadway classic How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
Following the box office successes of Camelot and Church Basement Ladies, The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre will continue its 2023 Season this summer with the Broadway classic How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
What Are the Longest Running Musicals That Haven't Been Revived (Yet)?
This month, the reader question was: 'What are the longest running musicals that haven't been revived?'
This month, the reader question was: 'What are the longest running musicals that haven't been revived?'
Review Roundup: SOME LIKE IT HOT Opens on Broadway!
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Critics are weighing in on SOME LIKE IT HOT, the brand-new Broadway musical comedy featuring a book by Matthew López & Amber Ruffin, music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman and direction and choreography by Casey Nicholaw, which opened on Broadway Sunday, December 11th at the Shubert Theatre.
A BILLY GILMAN CHRISTMAS is Coming to Birdland Jazz Club in December
Birdland Jazz Club will present Billy Gilman – the platinum-selling country music artist known for his run on NBC’s “The Voice” — in “A Billy Gilman Christmas” on Monday, December 5 at 7:00 PM.
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Maddie Baillio to Make NYC Concert Debut at Birdland Jazz Club in November
Birdland Jazz Club will present the New York concert debut of actress and vocalist Maddie Baillio – best known for her appearances in the Amazon film Cinderella and NBC’s “Hairspray Live!” – on Monday, November 21 at 7:00 PM.
Birdland Jazz Club will present the New York concert debut of actress and vocalist Maddie Baillio – best known for her appearances in the Amazon film Cinderella and NBC’s “Hairspray Live!” – on Monday, November 21 at 7:00 PM.
THE VOICE's Wendy Moten to Perform Six-Show Engagement at Birdland Theater in November
Birdland Theater will present Nashville vocalist Wendy Moten – best known for her 2021 run on NBC’s “The Voice” – in an exclusive six-show concert engagement from Friday, November 18 to Sunday, November 20 with performances at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM each night.
Birdland Theater will present Nashville vocalist Wendy Moten – best known for her 2021 run on NBC’s “The Voice” – in an exclusive six-show concert engagement from Friday, November 18 to Sunday, November 20 with performances at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM each night.
Christian Holder to Present DREAMS AND INSPIRATION With Special Guest Donna McKechnie at Birdland Theater
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Birdland Theater to Present Stacy Sullivan & Todd Murray in I'M GLAD THERE IS YOU Celebrating Frank Sinatra & Peggy Lee
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Steve Ross to Present AUTUMN SERENADES at Birdland in October
BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present vocalist and pianist Steve Ross in a special new show “Autumn Serenades” on Monday, October 24 at 7:00 PM. Ross will sing a few mellow seasonal ballads, including “September in the Rain,” “Autumn Leaves,” “September Song,” and “When October Goes.”
BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present vocalist and pianist Steve Ross in a special new show “Autumn Serenades” on Monday, October 24 at 7:00 PM. Ross will sing a few mellow seasonal ballads, including “September in the Rain,” “Autumn Leaves,” “September Song,” and “When October Goes.”
Victoria Shaw, Jim Brickman & Peter Cincotti to Present THREE FRIENDS, ONE PIANO at Birdland in October
BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present a special musical evening with three great musical talents Victoria Shaw, Jim Brickman, and Peter Cincotti, in “Three Friends, One Piano” on Monday, October 10 at 7:00 PM.
BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present a special musical evening with three great musical talents Victoria Shaw, Jim Brickman, and Peter Cincotti, in “Three Friends, One Piano” on Monday, October 10 at 7:00 PM.
Tony Winner Julie Halston to Present New Show DECLASSIFIED! at Birdland in October
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BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present Julie Halston – the brilliant Tony Award-winning comedic actress – on Monday, October 17 at 7:00 PM. Ms. Halston returns to the Birdland stage – live and in person – after two-and-a-half years of global pandemic Zoom meetings and green screens.
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Robert Morse, Original Star of HOW TO SUCCEED and MAD MEN, Dies at 90
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Tony Award-winning stage and screen actor Robert Morse has died at age 90. Morse may be best known to Broadway fans as the original J. Pierrepont Finch in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, a role for which he won a Tony Award.
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Tony Award-winning stage and screen actor Robert Morse has died at age 90. Morse may be best known to Broadway fans as the original J. Pierrepont Finch in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, a role for which he won a Tony Award.
LES MISERABLES 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT & More Added to BroadwayHD
Kicking off the month on January 1st is the 1945 musical comedy film Ziegfeld Follies, featuring Fred Astaire, Lucille Ball, Gene Kelly, Judy Garland, Fanny Brice, Lena Horne and more. The How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying film, based on the musical of the same name, is set to debut on January 4th.
Kicking off the month on January 1st is the 1945 musical comedy film Ziegfeld Follies, featuring Fred Astaire, Lucille Ball, Gene Kelly, Judy Garland, Fanny Brice, Lena Horne and more. The How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying film, based on the musical of the same name, is set to debut on January 4th.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Robert Morse been in?
Robert Morse has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.
How many West End shows has Robert Morse been in?
Robert Morse has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Robert Morse been nominated for?
Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for TRU, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Tru, Best Actor - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Tru, Best Actor - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Tru, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Tru, Outstanding One Person Show (Drama Desk Awards) for Tru, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sugar, Outstanding Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Sugar, Best Actor (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sugar, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Take Me Along, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Say, Darling and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Say, Darling.
What awards has Robert Morse won?
Robert Morse has received several prestigious awards throughout his career. He won the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for TRU. He also received the Distinguished Performance Award from the Drama League Awards for TRU. Additionally, he earned the Best Actor in a Play from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for TRU, which he won twice. At the Tony Awards, he was awarded Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for TRU and also received the Outstanding One Person Show from the Drama Desk Awards for the same production. Morse garnered the Outstanding Performance from the Drama Desk Awards for Sugar and was recognized as Best Actor by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Sugar as well. Moreover, he won the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, along with a Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for Say, Darling.
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