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Matthew Morrison

A charismatic actor and singer balances his rising music career with the pressures of fame and the demands of his iconic role on *Glee*, as he strives to redefine his legacy beyond the classroom.

Born

June 22, 1978

From

Fort Ord, California, USA

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Decades active

In short · Acting since 2002, 3 decades active, 24 credits.

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Biography

Matthew James Morrison (born October 30, 1978) is an American actor, dancer, and singer-songwriter. He is known for starring in multiple Broadway and Off-Broadway productions, including his portrayal of Link Larkin in *Hairspray* on Broadway, and for his role as Will Schuester on the Fox television show *Glee* (2009–2015). Morrison signed with Adam Levine's 222 Records in 2012 and received a Tony Award nomination for his featured role as Fabrizio Nacarelli in the musical *The Light in the Piazza*. From March 2015 to January 2016, Morrison starred in the lead role of J.M. Barrie in the Broadway production of *Finding Neverland*.

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