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David Morse: Biography

David Morse

Birth Name: David Bowditch Morse
Birth Place: Beverly, MA
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 10/11/1953, Libra
Profession: Actor; director

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David Morse Fast Facts:

Studied acting with William Esper.
Joined the Boston Repertory Theater in 1971.
Directed two episodes of St. Elsewhere.
Moved with his family to Philadelphia—his wife Susan Wheeler Duff's hometown—after their Los Angeles home was destroyed in the 1994 earthquake.
Worked as a Boston taxi driver to make ends meet in 1972; 30 years later, he landed a role as a Philly cabbie in the drama series Hack.
Was the first English-speaking actor nominated for the Golden Horse Award (Taiwan's Chinese-language Oscar) for his supporting performance in the 2002 film Double Vision.
Appeared in the 2007 Broadway play The Seafarer, in which he was the only American in an all-Irish cast.
Has a number of allergies, which have hampered his ability to go out to restaurants and clubs while on location.

David Morse Relationships:
Charles Morse - Father
Jacquelyn Morse - Mother
Susan Wheeler Duff - Wife
David Morse Awards:
2007 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee
2008 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie - Nominee
1999 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture - Nominee

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david morse, john c. reilly Larry Busacca/WireImage.com

Treme, David Morse Paul Shiraldi/HBO

Treme, Melissa Leo, David Morse Paul Shiraldi/HBO

Lights Out, David Morse and Holt McCallany Barbara Nitke / FX

Lights Out, David Morse Barbara Nitke / FX

John Adams, Paul Giamatti, David Morse Kent Eanes/HBO

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