Robert Morse Biography

Fast Facts

• Received a Drama Desk Award for his work in "Tru․"
• Nominated in 1967 for a Golden Laurel award for his performance in "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying․"
• Infatuated with films at a young age, he began to appear in some of his school's plays
• After returning home from his military service, he began making appearances in Broadway productions
• Quote: "(On quitting shows) "I would never do that․ ․․․ I've been fired․ Most actors have been fired during their career․․․ I've done things years and years ago where they said no it isn't working out, or what have you, and that's the way life is․""
• Quote: "(On awards) "I hate competitions between actors and I have no negative feelings․""
• Frequently takes on the role of eccentric characters
• Along with being a proficient stage actor, he has also provided voice-over work for various animated productions
• Decided to join the U․S․ Navy in 1950, and was sent to fight in the Korean War
• Spent time studying acting under the tutelage of Lee Strasberg
• Was originally cast as the Wizard of Oz in a San Francisco production of "Wicked," but quit the show before it hit Broadway