Amy Morton
Biography
Amy Morton is an American actress and director born on April 3, 1959, in Oak Park, Illinois. She is best known for her work in theatre, earning two Tony Award nominations for Best Actress in a Play for her performances in August: Osage County and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. On screen, Morton is known for her film performances in Rookie of the Year in 1993, Up in the Air in 2009, The Dilemma in 2011, and Bluebird in 2013. Beginning in 2014, she starred as Sergeant Trudy Platt in the NBC drama series Chicago P.D.
Career overview
Amy Morton is an American actress and director who was born on April 3, 1959, in Oak Park, Illinois. She is best known for her extensive work in theatre, which includes receiving two Tony Award nominations for Best Actress in a Play for her performances in August: Osage County and Who is Afraid of Virginia Woolf.
On screen, Morton is recognized for her film roles in Rookie of the Year released in 1993, Up in the Air released in 2009, The Dilemma released in 2011, and Bluebird released in 2013. Additionally, she began starring as Sergeant Trudy Platt in the NBC drama series Chicago P.D. starting in the year 2014.
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Full Filmography
29 titles- It Ends with Us (2024) as Jenny Bloom
- The Bear (2022) as Nancy Chore
- Chicago Med (2015) as Trudy Platt
- Chicago P.D. (2014) as Trudy Platt
- Bluebird (2014) as Lesley
- Chicago Fire (2012) as Trudy Platt
- Homeland (2011) as Erin Kimball
- Boss (2011) as Catherine Walsh
- The Dilemma (2011) as Diane Popovich
- Blue Bloods (2010) as Amanda Harris
- Up in the Air (2009) as Kara Bingham
- The Greatest (2009) as Lydia
- Private Practice (2007) as Leni
- The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays (2006) as Nurse Ratched (segment "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest")
- 8MM (1999) as Mrs. Mathews
- ER (1994) as Mrs. Walters
- Falling Down (1993) as Mom (Back Yard Party)
- Rookie of the Year (1993) as Mary Rowengartner
- Kiss of a Killer (1993) as Reba
- Mrs. Cage (1992) as Elizabeth Cage
- Angel Street (1992) as Mrs. Donally
- Straight Talk (1992) as Ann
- Crime Story (1986) as Pregnant Girl
- Crime Story: Pilot (1986) as Pregnant Girl
- The Equalizer (1985) as Gina Rox
- The Equalizer (1985) as Linda Wilhite
- Through Naked Eyes (1983) as Karen
- American Playhouse (1982) as Elizabeth Cage
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Amy Morton best known for?
Amy Morton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including It Ends with Us (2024), The Bear (2022), Chicago Med (2015), Chicago P.D. (2014).
When and where was Amy Morton born?
Amy Morton was born on April 3, 1959 in Oak Park, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Amy Morton have?
Amy Morton has accumulated over 29 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2024.
What is Amy Morton's background in cinema and television?
Amy Morton is an American actress and director born on April 3, 1959, in Oak Park, Illinois. She is best known for her work in theatre, earning two Tony Award nominations for Best Actress in a Play for her performances in August: Osage County and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. On screen, Morton is known for her film ...