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David Morse was born on October 11, 1953 in Beverly, Massachusetts, United States and is credited as a film director, writer and character actor. That puts David Morse at 72 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School. Recorded honors include Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actor (1997).
My Take
David Morse is exactly the kind of actor I prize, the steady presence who quietly elevates every film he touches. From The Green Mile to Contact, 12 Monkeys and The Hurt Locker, he never grabs the spotlight yet the scenes feel hollow without him. His Lucille Lortel Award reminds me that the stage, not just the screen, forged that gravity. I admire that he writes and directs too, refusing to be boxed in. For my money, a great character actor like Morse is more valuable than a dozen interchangeable leads, because he makes the whole ensemble believable.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Morse
- Name (Japanese)
- デヴィッド・モース
- Reading
- でゔぃっど・もーす
- Born
- October 11, 1953 (age 72)
- Origin
- Beverly, Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film director / writer / character actor / stage actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Snake
2. Background
- High school
- Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School
Awards & achievements
- 1997 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actor
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was David Morse born?
Born October 11, 1953 (age 72).
Where is David Morse from?
David Morse is from Beverly, Massachusetts, United States.
What does David Morse do?
David Morse works as actor, film director, writer, character actor, stage actor.
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