David Morse - Actor Profile

David Morse

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 11, 1953
Birth Place: Hamilton, Massachusetts, USA

About David Morse

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). ​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

David Morse Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of David Morse reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of David Morse's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 64% of David Morse's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Our Family Business, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best David Morse Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from David Morse's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie David Morse has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Looking Through Water Leo Average Similar →
2024 Cabrini Archbishop Corrigan Super Hit Similar →
2021 The Timekeepers of Eternity Captain Brian Enlge (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2021 The Virtuoso The Deputy Average Similar →
2017 Flowing Water Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2015 Concussion Mike Webster Hit Similar →
2013 Horns Dale Williams Average Similar →
2013 World War Z Ex-CIA Agent Hit Similar →
2012 The Odd Life of Timothy Green James Green, Sr. Hit Similar →
2010 Shanghai Richard Astor Average Similar →
2009 Mother and Child Tom Hit Similar →
2008 The Hurt Locker Colonel Reed Hit Similar →
2008 Passengers Arkin Average Similar →
2008 Hounddog Daddy Average Similar →
2007 Disturbia Robert Turner Hit Similar →
2006 16 Blocks Frank Nugent Hit Similar →
2005 Dreamer: Inspired By a True Story Palmer Hit Similar →
2005 Down in the Valley Wade Sommers Average Similar →
2002 Double Vision Kevin Richter Hit Similar →
2001 Hearts in Atlantis Adult Bobby Garfield Hit Similar →
2001 Diary of a City Priest Fr. John McNamee Hit Similar →
2000 Proof of Life Peter Bowman Average Similar →
2000 Von Trier's 100 Eyes Self Hit Similar →
2000 Bait Edgar Clenteen Average Similar →
2000 Dancer in the Dark Bill Houston Super Hit Similar →
2000 Walking the Mile: The Making of The Green Mile Self - 'Brutal Howell' Hit Similar →
1999 The Green Mile Brutus 'Brutal' Howell Super Hit Similar →
1999 Crazy in Alabama Dove Bullis Average Similar →
1998 The Negotiator Cdr. Adam Beck Hit Similar →
1997 Contact Ted Arroway Hit Similar →
1997 Murder Live! Frank McGrath Average Similar →
1997 George B. George Super Hit Similar →
1996 The Long Kiss Goodnight Luke / Daedalus Hit Similar →
1996 Extreme Measures Frank Hare Average Similar →
1996 The Rock Major Tom Baxter Hit Similar →
1995 Twelve Monkeys Dr. Peters Super Hit Similar →
1995 Tecumseh: The Last Warrior Galloway Hit Similar →
1995 The Crossing Guard John Booth Average Similar →
1994 The Getaway Jim Deer Jackson Average Similar →
1993 The Good Son Jack Evans Hit Similar →
1992 Dead Ahead: The Exxon Valdez Disaster Rick Steiner Average Similar →
1991 The Indian Runner Joe Roberts Hit Similar →
1988 Winnie Thomas Super Hit Similar →
1987 Personal Foul - Super Hit Similar →
1987 Downpayment on Murder Det. Jackson Average Similar →
1985 When Dreams Come True Robert Wynton Hit Similar →
1983 Prototype Michael Average Similar →
1983 Max Dugan Returns Shoe Store Cop Hit Similar →
1981 Our Family Business Phil Super Hit Similar →
1980 Inside Moves Jerry Maxwell Average Similar →

David Morse - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David Morse?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Morse is "Our Family Business" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has David Morse acted in?

David Morse has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by David Morse?

Other notable films include "George B.", "Personal Foul", and "The Green Mile".

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