Date of Birth: October 30, 1978
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Biography
Matthew James Morrison is an American actor, dancer, and singer-songwriter, best known for his role as Will Schuester on the Fox television show “Glee.” Born in Fort Ord, California, Morrison grew up in Orange County and discovered his love for the arts at a young age. He attended the Orange County High School of the Arts and later studied musical theater, vocal performance, and dance at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. However, he left college after two years to pursue his career on Broadway. Morrison’s Broadway debut came in the musical “Footloose,” and he later gained recognition in productions like “The Rocky Horror Show” and “Hairspray,” where he played the role of Link Larkin. His performance in “The Light in the Piazza” earned him a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. Morrison’s breakthrough role came in 2009 when he was cast as the optimistic high school glee club director, Will Schuester, in the TV series “Glee.” The show was a massive hit, earning him a Golden Globe nomination and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Besides acting, Morrison released a self-titled debut solo album in 2011, followed by “Where It All Began” in 2013.
5 Interesting Facts about Matthew Morrison
1. Matthew Morrison was nominated for a Tony Award for his role in “The Light in the Piazza.”
2. He has performed on Broadway in several notable productions, including “Hairspray” and “Finding Neverland.”
3. Morrison has released two studio albums: “Matthew Morrison” (2011) and “Where It All Began” (2013).
4. He served as a dance captain and mentor on the reality TV show “The Greatest Dancer.”
5. Morrison made a guest appearance on the TV show “American Horror Story: 1984.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Matthew Morrison
1. “I grew up singing and dancing, so there are so many facets to what I do.”
2. “Glee has been a gift in my life. It’s so rare to be part of something that means so much to so many people.”
3. “Broadway is a tough, tough arena for anyone. It’s not just a dream. It’s really hard work.”
4. “Music is such a huge part of my life, and that’s why I love doing what I do.”
5. “I always wanted to be an entertainer. That was my whole life. I just had to figure out what form that would take.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Matthew Morrison’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $10 million.
Children
Matthew Morrison has one child, a son named Revel James Makai Morrison, born in October 2017, with his wife, Renee Puente.
Relevant Links
1. [Matthew Morrison – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1263939/
2. [Matthew Morrison – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Morrison
3. [Matthew Morrison’s Official Website](http://matthewmorrison.com/
4. [Matthew Morrison on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/matthewmorrison/
5. [Matthew Morrison on Twitter](https://twitter.com/matt_morrison
