Robert Morse - Actor Profile

Robert Morse

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
36Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 18, 1931
Birth Place: Newton, Massachusetts, U.S.

About Robert Morse

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Robert Morse (May 18, 1931 – April 20, 2022) was an American actor and singer best known as the star of both the 1961 original Broadway production, for which he won a Tony Award, and the 1967 film adaptation of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and as Bertram Cooper in the critically acclaimed AMC dramatic series Mad Men (2007–2015). He won his second Tony Award for playing Truman Capote in the 1989 production of the one-man play Tru. He reprised his role of Capote in an airing of the play for American Playhouse in 1992, winning him a Primetime Emmy Award. Description above from the Wikipedia article Robert Morse, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Robert Morse Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Robert Morse reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 36 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 31% of Robert 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 My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Robert Morse Movies Ranked

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

★9.0
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies (1999) movie poster
★9.0

My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies: On Sept. 28, 1998, some of the greatest divas in musical theater -- including Marin Mazzie, Judy Kuhn and Audra McDonald

My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies

1999•Music
★8.3
Broadway's Lost Treasures II (2004) movie poster
★8.3

Broadway's Lost Treasures II: The annual Tony Award broadcast provides the only filmed record of Broadway's best for audiences to experience as if the

Broadway's Lost Treasures II

2004•Music
★7.6
Los Angeles Plays Itself (2004) movie poster
★7.6

Los Angeles Plays Itself: From its distinctive neighborhoods to its architectural homes, Los Angeles has been the backdrop to countless movies. In

Los Angeles Plays Itself

2004•Documentary
★7.5
Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans (2019) movie poster
★7.5

Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans: The comedic modern-day quintet takes on their 2003 counterparts when villains from each of their worlds join forces to p

Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans

2019•Action
★7.0
The Matchmaker (1958) movie poster
★7.0

The Matchmaker: Thornton Wilder's tale of a matchmaker who desires the man she's supposed to be pairing with another woman.

The Matchmaker

1958•Comedy

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Minions & More Volume 1 Herman (voice) Hit Similar →
2021 Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age Self Flop Similar →
2019 Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans Santa Claus (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2017 Love at First Sight Herman (voice) Average Similar →
2016 Happy Holidays with the Boston Pops - Flop Similar →
2016 Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal: The Movie Walter Hoving Flop Similar →
2015 Jayne Mansfield: The Tragedy of a Blonde (archive footage) Average Similar →
2012 The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez Burt Flop Similar →
2008 Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1920s: The Dawn of the Hollywood Musical Self Flop Similar →
2007 The Making of 'Mad Men' Self Flop Similar →
2004 Broadway's Lost Treasures II J. Pierrepont Finch (segment "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying") Super Hit Similar →
2004 Los Angeles Plays Itself Dennis Barlow in The Loved Ones (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2003 Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There Self Hit Similar →
1999 My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies Self - Performer Super Hit Similar →
1995 Here Come the Munsters Grandpa Flop Similar →
1990 Night of 100 Stars III Self Flop Similar →
1987 The Emperor's New Clothes The Tailor Average Similar →
1987 Hunk Garrison Gaylord Average Similar →
1984 Calendar Girl Murders Nat Couray Flop Similar →
1979 Jack Frost Jack Frost (voice) Hit Similar →
1978 The Stingiest Man in Town Young Scrooge (voice) Average Similar →
1976 The First Easter Rabbit Young Stuffy (voice) Average Similar →
1971 The Day They Hanged Kid Curry Fred Philpotts Hit Similar →
1970 The Boatniks Ensign Garland Flop Similar →
N/A Broadway: The Next Generation Self Flop Similar →
1968 Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? Waldo Flop Similar →
1967 A Guide for the Married Man Ed Stander Average Similar →
1967 How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying J. Pierpont Finch Hit Similar →
1967 Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feeling So Sad Jonathan Flop Similar →
1965 The Loved One Dennis Barlow Average Similar →
1965 Quick, Before It Melts Oliver Cromwell Cannon Flop Similar →
1964 Honeymoon Hotel Jason Menlow Flop Similar →
1963 The Cardinal Bobby Hit Similar →
1963 The Dragon's Tears - Flop Similar →
1958 The Matchmaker Barnaby Tucker Hit Similar →
1956 The Proud and Profane Casualty Average Similar →

Robert Morse - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Robert Morse?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Robert Morse is "My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Robert Morse acted in?

Robert Morse has been featured in at least 36 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Robert Morse?

Other notable films include "Broadway's Lost Treasures II", "Los Angeles Plays Itself", and "Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans".

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