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Acting
David Morse
David Morse is best known for House, True Detective, Blindspot and Tales from the Crypt. David Morse was born on October 11, 1953. David Morse is 73 years old (born October 11, 1953).
- Born
- October 11, 1953 (73 years old)
- Place of birth
- Hamilton, Massachusetts, USA
Biography
David Bowditch Morse (born October 11, 1953) is an American actor. Morse became widely known for his role as Dr. Jack "Boomer" Morrison in the NBC medical drama series St. Elsewhere (1982–88). Some other notable roles are in The Negotiator, The Good Son, Horns, Contact, The Green Mile, Dancer in the Dark, Disturbia, The Hurt Locker, The Long Kiss Goodnight, The Rock and 12 Monkeys.
In 2006, he had a recurring role as Detective Michael Tritter on the medical drama House for which he received an Emmy Award nomination. He portrayed George Washington in the 2008 HBO Miniseries John Adams, which garnered him a second Emmy nomination. He has received acclaim for his portrayal of Uncle Peck on the Off-Broadway play How I Learned to Drive for which he earned a Drama Desk and Obie Award. He also had success on Broadway, portraying James "Sharky" Harkin in The Seafarer. From 2010 to 2013, he portrayed Terry Colson, an honest police officer in a corrupt New Orleans police department, on the HBO series Treme. Morse appeared in the WGN America series Outsiders (2016–17), the Showtime miniseries Escape at Dannemora (2018), the Netflix comedy drama series The Chair (2021), and the Apple TV mystery series The Last Thing He Told Me (2023-2026).
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In 2006, he had a recurring role as Detective Michael Tritter on the medical drama House for which he received an Emmy Award nomination. He portrayed George Washington in the 2008 HBO Miniseries John Adams, which garnered him a second Emmy nomination. He has received acclaim for his portrayal of Uncle Peck on the Off-Broadway play How I Learned to Drive for which he earned a Drama Desk and Obie Award. He also had success on Broadway, portraying James "Sharky" Harkin in The Seafarer. From 2010 to 2013, he portrayed Terry Colson, an honest police officer in a corrupt New Orleans police department, on the HBO series Treme. Morse appeared in the WGN America series Outsiders (2016–17), the Showtime miniseries Escape at Dannemora (2018), the Netflix comedy drama series The Chair (2021), and the Apple TV mystery series The Last Thing He Told Me (2023-2026).
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Known for
Filmography
- 2025We Were LiarsHarris Sinclair
- 2023The Last Thing He Told MeNicholas Bell
- 2021The ChairPaul Larson
- 2021Mayor of KingstownRussell Hardy
- 2020The Good Lord BirdDutch Henry Sherman
- 2019The Morning ShowMr. Jackson
- 2018Escape at DannemoraGene Palmer
- 2017The DeuceMatthew Rouse
- 2016OutsidersBig Foster
- 2015BlindspotHank Crawford
- 2014True DetectiveEliot Bezzerides
- 2010Treme
- 2008John AdamsGeorge Washington
- 2005MediumDouglas Lydecker
- 2005Made in HollywoodSelf
- 2004HouseMichael Tritter
- 2004The Tony Danza ShowSelf
- 2002HackMike Olshansky
- 1997The ViewSelf
- 1995The LangoliersCaptain Brian Engle
- 1993seaQuest DSVLenny Sutter
- 1993Homicide: Life on the StreetJim Bayliss
- 1993Big Wave Dave'sDave Bell
- 1992HBO First LookSelf
- 1989Tales from the CryptTom McMurdo
- 1989Brotherhood of the RoseRemus
- 1989Cross of FireClell Henry
- 1988American ExperienceAbraham Lincoln (voice)
- 1987Friday the 13th: The SeriesWriter
- 1982St. ElsewhereJack Morrison
- 1981NurseKevin Mallory
- 1956Tony AwardsSelf - Nominee
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has David Morse been in?
David Morse is best known for House, True Detective, Blindspot and Tales from the Crypt.
When was David Morse born?
David Morse was born on October 11, 1953. (Hamilton, Massachusetts, USA)
How old is David Morse?
David Morse is 73 years old (born October 11, 1953).
Updated: October 24, 2026 ·