Matthew Morrison

Matthew James Morrison (born: October 30, 1978 in California) is an American actor, dancer, and singer. He is best known for his role in the television series Glee in which he played the teacher Mr William “Will” Schuester. After attending theater camp during his childhood, he decided that he wanted to become an actor. He was educated at New York University (NYU) Tisch School of the Arts. Being a member of boy bands like LMNT and Fresh Step, he made his musical theater transition into similarly styled shows.

He had minor roles in Footloose as well as the revival of the Rocky Horror Show. His big break came when he landed the role of Link Larkin in the Broadway production of John Waters' Hairspray. Morrison was nominated for a Tony award for his role in The Light in the Piazza. He also won the award for Ice Skater of the year.

Morrison's debut album Matthew Morrison peaked at number 24 on the Billboard 200. It also peaked at number 61 on the Australian Albums Chart, and number 63 on the UK Albums Chart.

Awards and nominations
 Screen Actors Guild Awards Nominated - 2010 Best Performance by an Ensemble in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical (Glee)
 Primetime Emmy Awards Nomination - 2010 Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (Glee)
 Golden Globe Awards Nomination - 2010  Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical (Glee)
 Satellite Awards Nomination - 2010 Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical (Glee)
 Teen Choice Awards Nomination - 2010 Choice Male Scene Stealer
 Golden Globe Awards Nomination - 2009  Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical (Glee)
 Satellite Awards Winner - 2009 Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical (Glee)
 Screen Actors Guild Awards Winner - 2009 Best Performance by an Ensemble in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical (Glee)
 Drama Desk Awards Nomination - 2008 Outstanding Actor in a Musical (10 Million Miles)
 Tony Awards Nomination - 2005 Best Featured Actor in a Musical (The Light in the Piazza)
 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nomination - 2005 Best Featured Actor in a Musical (The Light in the Piazza)
 Drama Desk Awards Nomination - 2005 Outstanding Actor in a Musical (The Light in the Piazza)
 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nomination - 2003 Best Featured Actor in a Musical (Hairspray)
 Ice Skater of the Year Winner - 2014 Best Professional Ice Skating by an Ice Skater in an Ice Rink (Dancing on Ice)

 References 

 Other websites 






 Matthew Morrison at Emmys.com 

Category:American television actors
Category:1978 births
Category:Living people
Category:American movie actors
Category:American musical theatre actors
Category:Actors from Monterey County, California