David Morse
Dramatic Magnificence
May 20th, 2003
New York
Tonight's "Conversations" features multi-talented and award winning stage, television and film actor David Morse.
Morse stars on the CBS hit series HACK. He plays Mike Olshansky, an ex-cop turned taxi driver who seeks redemption by fighting for and righting the wrongs of others. HACK has been picked up for a full season and has been consistently winning its time-slot on Friday nights at 9:00 PM.
Morse also starred as Dr. Jack "Boomer" Morrison in the Emmy- winning ensemble drama, "St. Elsewhere." His other TV series roles include ABC's "Our Family Business" and the sitcom, "Big Wave Dave's." Morse also starred in the telefilms "Diary of a City Priest," "Murder Live," "Prototype," Stephen King's "The Langoliers," "When Dreams Come True," "Six Against the Rock," "Down-Payment on Murder," "A Place at the Table," "Winnie," "Brotherhood of the Rose," "Cry in the Wild," "Cross of Fire" and TNT's "Tecumesh: The Last Warrior."
Morse will next star on the big screen in Sony's "Double Vision" from the producers of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" in 2003. The film premiered at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival and recently opened to critical acclaim in Taiwan, breaking all opening weekend records. In addition, "Double Vision" opened at number one in Hong Kong opening weekend and is currently the #2 local language production of all time in Hong Kong behind "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" which is #1. Morse's performance in "Double Vision" garnered him a Golden Horse Award nomination, the Chinese equivalent of an Academy Award. Morse will also
star in Alex and Andrew Smith's independent film, "The Slaughter Rule" opposite Ryan Gosling and Clea DuVall in 2003. "Slaughter Rule" debuted at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival.
Morse recently starred in Scott Hicks' "Hearts In Atlantis" opposite Anthony Hopkins and Hope Davis; Frank Darabont's highly acclaimed prison drama, "The Green Mile" with Tom Hanks; Lars Von Trier's musical drama "Dancer in the Dark" opposite Bjork and Catherine DeNeuve ("Dancer in the Dark" won the Palm d'Or at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival and opened the 38th New York Film Festival); and Taylor Hackford's thriller "Proof of Life" opposite Meg Ryan and Russell Crowe.
Morse's other feature film credits include: Antonio Banderas' "Crazy in Alabama," F. Gary Gray's "The Negotiator," Terry Gilliam's "12 Monkeys," Robert Zemeckis' "Contact," and Renny Harlin's "The Long Kiss Goodnight, " "Bait," "The Rock," "Extreme Measures," "The Good Son," "Desperate Hours," "The Getaway," and "Personal Foul." David made his motion picture debut in Richard
Donner's acclaimed drama, "Inside Moves" and then went on to star in two Sean Penn directed dramas,"The Indian Runner" and "The Crossing Guard."
On Stage, David starred in the Seattle Rep world premiere presentation of "Redwood Curtain" and worked in over thirty productions between 1971-77 with the Boston Repertory Company. He made his Broadway debut in the role of father Barry in the theatre adaption of "On the Waterfront," and triumphantly returned to the Off-Broadway stage recently in Paula Vogel's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, "How I Learned to Drive." For his starring role, Morse won the Drama League Award, the Lucille Lortel Award, the Drama Desk Award and the Obie Award. Additionally, Morse won a Drama League Award for his performance in the Los Angeles production of "Of Mice and Men." Other stage appearances include the Off-Broadway productions of "The Trading Post," "Threads" and "A Death in the Family."
Name: Harmon Walsh (AADA student)
Location: New York, NY
Comments: Hi David, I'm going to be completely honest. Youscared the censored out of me tonight! As an acting student, obviously - the last thing I want to hear is how someone with your talent had to go through such long periods w/o work. Having said that, you ar an inspiration. Thank you for everything!!!
Name: Domenick Curreri
Location: New York, NY
Comments: David, I love your work. "Dancer in the Dark" is one of my favorites. Also, you worked with an old friend of mine, Ed Begley, Jr. I would love to work with you someday. Thanks so much for coming tonight!
Name: T. K. Lumley
Location: New York, NY
Comments: David, Thank you for taking the time to travel up from Philadelphia and be with us for Conversations tonight. I am a huge fan and am really thrilled by the skill and nuance you display in your work. Much continued success!!
Name: Yvonne Lin
Location: New York, NY
Comments: Dear Mr. Morse, Thank you for sharing yourself in my first attendance of Conversations. To see an actor with poise and integrity helps me to keep on truckin' in this ever so harsh industry, and to keep the faitgh and make the right decisions.
Name: Genia Morgan
Location: New York, NY
Comments: Mr. Morse, Wow!! You made an impact on me in many of your action flicks back in the day. Then I look up and you've got a series!! Thank you for your time!!
Name: Anton Capone
Location: New York, NY
Comments: David, I think the work you did with Sean Penn was outstanding. I hope to see more work from you two. Maybe I will join in!!!
Name: Leigh Montanye
Location: New York, NY
Comments: Mr. Morse, I justed wanted to say that I think you are one of the most exciting and intense actors working in film and tv. Should I be so fortunate, I hope, to work with you someday!
Name: Todd Tagliaferro
Location: New York, NY
Comments: Mr. Morse, I've enjoyed your work ever since seeing an episode of "St. Elsewhere" where your character's son shot a bad guy with what he thought was a toy gun. I was hooked. Your performance in "Contact" always moves me - having lost my father at an early age as well. Thanks for coming to share your life and experience with us tonight .
Name: Blake Leifer (AADA student)
Location: New York, NY
Comments: Being able to have the chance to hear what your journey has been has been like - inspires me to follow my dreams and see them come true. Thank you so much David for coming to the Academy!
Name: Susan Stewart
Location: New York, NY
Comments: Thanks for all you are doing to bring these great sessions to life with such wonderful speakers. And, many thanks to David for coming tonight to share your life stories, your craft, your humor with us.
Name: Jane Buchanan
Location: New York, NY
Comments: Mr. Morse did a great job! Hen was informative, touching, funny, a very human and down to earth kind of person. Thanks David!
Name: Radomir Luza Jr.
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Comments: This is a series unlike any other that SAG has. It should be continues at all costs! David was so sharing, informative, funny, and inspiring. Thank you Foundation and David for Conversations tonight!
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