Robert Alan Morse (1931-2022) was a celebrated American actor renowned for his youthful charm and versatility across Broadway, film, and television. Starting on Broadway, he garnered critical acclaim and won two Tony Awards for his performances in musicals and plays. He transitioned to film and television, broadening his reach and solidifying his status as a prominent entertainer. His successful and long career earned him several prestigious awards, including two Drama Desk Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, solidifying his contributions to the entertainment industry.
May 18, 1931: Robert Morse Born
On May 18, 1931, Robert Alan Morse was born. He would later become an American actor known for his Broadway and television roles.
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1954: Television debut in 'The Secret Storm'
In 1954, Robert Morse made his television debut in the CBS soap opera "The Secret Storm".
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1955: Broadway debut in 'The Matchmaker'
In 1955, Robert Morse made his Broadway debut playing Barnaby Tucker in "The Matchmaker".
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1956: Uncredited role in 'The Proud and Profane'
In 1956, Robert Morse received an uncredited role in "The Proud and Profane".
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1956: First film role in 'The Proud and Profane'
In 1956, Robert Morse's first film role was uncredited in the romantic drama "The Proud and Profane".
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1958: Acts in 'The Matchmaker'
In 1958, Robert Morse acted in the film "The Matchmaker".
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1958: Reprises role in 'The Matchmaker' film
In 1958, Robert Morse reprised his role in the film of "The Matchmaker".
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1959: Acts in 'Take Me Along'
In 1959, Robert Morse played Richard Miller in the musical "Take Me Along", receiving a Tony nomination for Best Actor in a Musical.
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1959: Tony Nomination for 'Say, Darling'
In 1959, Robert Morse received a Tony nomination for Say, Darling.
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1960: Tony Nomination for 'Take Me Along'
In 1960, Robert Morse received a Tony nomination for Take Me Along.
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1961: Stars in 'How to Succeed in Business'
In 1961, Robert Morse gained stardom for portraying J. Pierrepont Finch in "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" on Broadway, winning a Tony Award.
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1961: Wins Tony Award for 'How to Succeed in Business'
In 1961, Robert Morse won his first Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role as J. Pierrepont Finch in "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying".
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1962: Starred in "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying"
Creator Matthew Weiner cast Morse because of his role as social climber J. Pierrepont Finch in 1962’s How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
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1963: Acts in 'The Cardinal'
In 1963, Robert Morse acted in the film "The Cardinal".
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1963: Plays Bobby in 'The Cardinal'
In 1963, Robert Morse played Bobby in the Otto Preminger directed drama film "The Cardinal".
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1964: Co-stars in 'Quick, Before It Melts'
In 1964, Robert Morse co-starred in the comedy film "Quick, Before It Melts".
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1967: Acts in 'A Guide for the Married Man'
In 1967, Robert Morse acted in the film "A Guide for the Married Man".
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1967: 'How to Succeed in Business' film adaptation released
In 1967, Robert Morse reprised his role as J. Pierrepont Finch in the film adaptation of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying".
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1967: Stars in film adaptations
In 1967, Robert Morse reprised his role in the film adaptation of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" and co-starred in "A Guide for the Married Man".
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1968: Stars in 'That's Life'
From 1968 to 1969, Robert Morse starred as Robert Dickson in the ABC comedy series "That's Life".
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1968: Appears in 'Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?' and 'That's Life'
In 1968, Robert Morse appeared in the comedy "Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?" and starred in the television series "That's Life".
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1969: Stars in 'That's Life'
From 1968 to 1969, Robert Morse starred as Robert Dickson in the ABC comedy series "That's Life".
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1972: Stars in 'Sugar' and 'Free to Be... You and Me'
In 1972, Robert Morse starred in the Broadway musical "Sugar", winning a Drama Desk Award and joining the "Free to Be... You and Me" children's album.
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1973: Tony Nomination for 'Sugar'
In 1973, Robert Morse received a Tony nomination for Sugar.
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1976: Stars in 'So Long, 174th Street'
In 1976, Robert Morse starred in the musical "So Long, 174th Street", which was his last Broadway role for over a decade.
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1979: Voices Jack Frost
In 1979, Robert Morse voiced Jack in the animated special Jack Frost.
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1987: Appears in 'The Emperor's New Clothes'
In 1987, Robert Morse appeared in the film "The Emperor's New Clothes".
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1988: Wins Tony Award for 'Tru'
In 1988, Robert Morse won his second Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his portrayal of Truman Capote in the one-man play "Tru".
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1989: Returns to Broadway in 'Tru'
In 1989, Robert Morse returned to Broadway in the one-man show "Tru", winning a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award.
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1992: Wins Emmy for 'Tru'
In 1992, Robert Morse recreated his performance in "Tru" for PBS, winning a Primetime Emmy Award.
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1992: Wins Primetime Emmy Award for 'Tru'
In 1992, Robert Morse reprised his role as Truman Capote in the television production of "Tru", earning him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actor in a Limited Series or Movie.
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1994: Played Dominick Dunne covering the murder trial of O.J. Simpson
Robert Morse played journalist Dominick Dunne who covered the 1994–1995 murder trial of O. J. Simpson for Vanity Fair
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1995: Played Dominick Dunne covering the murder trial of O.J. Simpson
Robert Morse played journalist Dominick Dunne who covered the 1994–1995 murder trial of O. J. Simpson for Vanity Fair
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1999: Inducted into American Theater Hall of Fame
In 1999, Robert Morse was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame.
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2000: Acts in 'City of Angels'
In 2000, Robert Morse acted in the CBS medical drama "City of Angels".
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2002: Cast as the Wizard of Oz in 'Wicked'
In 2002, Robert Morse was cast as the Wizard of Oz in the San Francisco run of "Wicked", but quit before its Broadway opening.
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2007: Recurring role in 'Mad Men'
Beginning in 2007, Robert Morse took on a recurring role in the AMC series "Mad Men" as Bertram Cooper.
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2007: Joins 'Mad Men' cast
From 2007 to 2015, Robert Morse played Bertram Cooper in the AMC series "Mad Men".
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2008: Nominated for Emmy for 'Mad Men'
In 2008, Robert Morse was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his performance in "Mad Men".
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2010: Nominated for Emmy for 'Mad Men'
In 2010, Robert Morse was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his performance in "Mad Men".
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2011: Nominated for Emmy for 'Mad Men'
In 2011, Robert Morse was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his performance in "Mad Men".
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2013: Nominated for Emmy for 'Mad Men'
In 2013, Robert Morse was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his performance in "Mad Men".
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2014: Nominated for Emmy for 'Mad Men'
In 2014, Robert Morse was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his performance in "Mad Men".
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2015: Joins 'Mad Men' cast
From 2007 to 2015, Robert Morse played Bertram Cooper in the AMC series "Mad Men".
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2015: Voiced Santa Claus in Teen Titans Go!
Robert Morse voiced Santa Claus in Teen Titans Go! from 2015-2021.
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2016: Acts in 'The Front Page' Broadway revival
From 2016 to 2017, Robert Morse acted in his final stage role in the Broadway revival of the newspaper comedy "The Front Page".
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2016: Plays Walter Hoving and Dominick Dunne, returns to Broadway
In 2016, Robert Morse played Walter Hoving in "Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal: The Movie", Dominick Dunne in "The People v. O.J. Simpson", and returned to Broadway in "The Front Page".
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2016: Portrays Dominick Dunne in 'American Crime Story'
In 2016, Robert Morse portrayed Dominick Dunne in the FX limited series "The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story".
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2017: Acts in 'The Front Page' Broadway revival
From 2016 to 2017, Robert Morse acted in his final stage role in the Broadway revival of the newspaper comedy "The Front Page".
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2019: Voiced Santa Claus in Teen Titans Go! vs Teen Titans
Robert Morse voiced Santa Claus in Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans in 2019.
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2021: Voiced Santa Claus in Teen Titans Go!
Robert Morse voiced Santa Claus in Teen Titans Go! from 2015-2021.
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April 20, 2022: Robert Morse Death
On April 20, 2022, Robert Morse passed away. He was an American actor with a long career.
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