Matthew Morrison
Biography
Matthew James Morrison, born October 30, 1978, in Fort Ord, California, is an American actor, dancer and singer‑songwriter. He has performed in numerous Broadway and Off‑Broadway productions, notably portraying Link Larkin in the Broadway musical Hairspray and starring in the lead role of J.M. Barrie in the Broadway production of Finding Neverland from March 2015 to January 2016. On television, Morrison is recognized for playing Will Schuester on the Fox series Glee, which aired from 2009 to 2015. In 2012 he signed with Adam Levine’s 222 Records, and he received a Tony Award nomination for his featured performance as Fabrizio Nacarelli in The Light in the Piazza. He is credited with 53 acting roles according to the Movie Database.
Career overview
Matthew James Morrison was born on October 30, 1978 in Fort Ord, California, United States. An American actor, dancer and singer‑songwriter, he has built a career that spans both stage and screen. Morrison first gained notable attention for his portrayal of Link Larkin in the Broadway production of Hairspray, a role that highlighted his abilities in musical theatre.
He became widely recognized for his television work as Will Schuester, a faculty member and choir director on the Fox series Glee, which aired from 2009 to 2015. During his time on the show, Morrison also pursued a recording contract, signing with Adam Levine’s 222 Records in 2012. His stage work continued to earn critical notice; he received a Tony Award nomination for his featured performance as Fabrizio Nacarelli in the musical The Light in the Piazza. From March 2015 until January 2016, he starred in the lead role of J. M. Barrie in the Broadway production of Finding Neverland.
Across his career, Morrison has accumulated more than fifty credited performances, reflecting a diverse portfolio that includes Broadway, Off‑Broadway, and television projects. His contributions to both musical theatre and popular television have established him as a prominent figure in contemporary American entertainment.
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- Test (2026)
- From Embers (2024) as Marty Baker
- Broadway's Leading Men: A Musical Celebration (2024) as Self
- Paris Christmas Waltz (2023) as Leo
- Brutal (2022)
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self
- Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Musical (2020) as The Grinch
- Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Musical (2020) Producer
- Crazy Alien (2019) as Captain Zach Andrews
- The Greatest Dancer (2019) as Himself - Dance Captain
- Disney Channel Holiday Party @ Walt Disney World (2019) as Self - Co-Host
- The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration (2019) as Self - Host
- The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration (2019) as Self
- Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade (2019) as Self - Host
- Tulip Fever (2017) as Mattheus
- Match Game (2016) as Self - Panelist
- After the Reality (2016) as Scottie
- After the Reality (2016) Producer
- Younger (2015) as Sebastian
- It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown (2015) as Self
- Playing It Cool (2014) as Matthew Morrison
- Hollywood Game Night (2013) as Self
- Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream (2013) as Self (archive footage)
- What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012) as Evan Webber
- 8 (2012) as Paul Katami
- Glee: Keep on Believin' (2012) as Self
- Singin' in the Rain: Raining on a New Generation (2012) as Self
- American Horror Story (2011) as Trevor Kirchner
- Nuthin' But a Glee Thang (2011) as Himself
- A MusiCares Tribute To Barbra Streisand (2011) as Self - Performer
- Conan (2010) as Self
- MasterChef (2010) as Self
- Who Do You Think You Are? (2010) as Self
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- The Good Wife (2009) as Connor Fox
- Glee (2009) as Will Schuester
- Glee (2009) Director
- The Cleveland Show (2009)
- Taking Chance (2009) as Robert Rouse
- X Factor (2008) as Self - Guest
- Music and Lyrics (2007) as Ray
- Dan in Real Life (2007) as Policeman
- I Think I Love My Wife (2007) as Department Store Salesman #2
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Paul Stadler
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) as Matt Sembrook
- Numb3rs (2005) as Blaine Cleary
- So You Think You Can Dance (2005) as Self
- Once Upon A Mattress (2005) as Sir Harry
- Project Runway (2004) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Marci X (2003) as Boyz R Us
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Jesse Stark
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Chance Slaughter
- Sex and the City (1998) as Young Busboy
- GMTV (1993) as Self
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Performer
- Broadway: The Next Generation as Self