Most Recent Role: George Washington on John Adams
Gender: Male
Birthplace: Beverly, Massachusetts
Birthday: 10-11-1953
Gender: Male
Birthplace: Beverly, Massachusetts
Birthday: 10-11-1953
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A boyish, curly-haired character player of TV and several films, David Morse is best known for his role as the amiable Dr. Jack 'Boomer' Morrison on the long-running TV drama St. Elsewhere . The New England native got his start with the Boston Repertory Theatre in 1971. After six years, he moved to New York where he appeared in such shows as Threads (1981). Additionally, he was featured in...
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Unite or Die
Sunday 6 April 2008 on HBO
After being elected America's first Vice President, John Adams becomes upset that he isn't involved in George Washington's inner-circle.
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In 2006, David co-starred with Edward Norton in the Indie drama, Down in the Valley. In the same year, he also played a man dealing with the loss of his wife in Nearing Grace.
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In 2005, David co-starred with Dakota Fanning and Kurt Russell in the family drama Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story.
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In 2003, David co-starred in the sports drama feature, The Slaughter Rule.
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In 2001, David portrayed the main character of Bobby Garfield as a grown man in Hearts in Atlantis.
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In 2000, David acted in Lars von Trier's award-winning Dancer in the Dark. In the same year he also played Meg Ryan's kidnapped spouse in Proof of Life.
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David: (on his role in "House") I've played a number of bad guys recently and I really didn't want to play some bad guy to Hugh's hero.
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David: For a full examination of the truth, you ought to be able to take in the context of a person's past behaviour to explain current behaviour, ... Among the most egregious crimes are sex offences against children.
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David: (what made him decide to take on the role in "Hack") When CBS asked me if I would think about doing a series, I told them I didn't want to go to L.A., I didn't want to go to Canada, or anything like that. They were open to doing something in Philadelphia. I was considering New York, but if they would do Philadelphia, then I would think about it. So, they sent me a couple scripts, both of them written for New York.
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David: Juries will put the evidence in the context that is deserved, ... As a rule, I have confidence in the intelligence and wisdom of the jury.
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David: I do like playing bad guys...I've always been more comfortable with roles that take me away from myself. It's much more interesting.
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Other Appearances
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Big Wave Dave's
Dave Bell |
Hack
Mike Olshansky |
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John Adams
George Washington |
Madeline
Pepito (Season 2) |
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St. Elsewhere
Dr. Jack Morrison |
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House
Michael Tritter |
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e-Talk Daily
April 11, 2007 Himself |
Homicide: Life on the Street
Colors Jim Bayliss |
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House
Merry Little Christmas Detective Michael Tritter |
House
Words and Deeds Michael Tritter |
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Midnight Caller
Wait Until Midnight Chandler |
Pebble Mill
Episode 29 Himself |
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Friday the 13th: The Series
A Friend to the End |
Hack
Gone |
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Friday the 13th: The Series
A Friend to the End |
St. Elsewhere
A Coupla White Dummies Sitting Around Talking |
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St. Elsewhere
Handoff |
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