David Morse: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 49
- on screen
- 1980–2026
- box office
- $1.12B
- nomination
- 1
- average score
- 61
- Born
- October 11, 1953 (age 72)
- Birthplace
- Beverly, Massachusetts, U.S.
- Full name
- David Bowditch Morse
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1980-present
- Spouses
- Susan Wheeler Duff
- Children
- 3
The Best David Morse Movies
The highest-rated films David Morse is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Looking Through Water (2025) scores highest, at 82. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
David Morse's Career in Numbers
David Morse's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres David Morse works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Inside Moves (1980) to Mayday (2026), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
David Morse Movies by Decade
- 1980s 8
- 1990s 14
- 2000s 8
- 2010s 11
- 2020s 6
The 1990s were David Morse's busiest decade, with 14 films.
David Morse Movies by Genre
- Drama 20
- Action 8
- Comedy 3
- Horror 3
- Biography 2
- Mystery 2
- Crime 2
- Tv movie 2
- Western 1
- Family 1
Drama is the genre David Morse has worked in most, with 20 films, ahead of action (8).
David Morse Career Milestones
- First film
- Inside Moves 1980
- Biggest box office hit
- World War Z $540M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Looking Through Water Movie Echo Score 82
- Newest film
- Mayday 2026
David Morse Filmography: Every Movie
Every film David Morse is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 61. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
David Morse Movies as an Actor
47- 2026
Mayday Action Movie Echo Score: 73 - 2025
Looking Through Water Drama Movie Echo Score: 82 - 2024
Cabrini as Archbishop Corrigan · Biography Worldwide box office: $20.6M Movie Echo Score: 70 - 2021
The Timekeepers of Eternity as Captain Brian Enlge (archive footage) · Mystery - 2021
The Virtuoso as The Deputy · Action Worldwide box office: $21.4K Movie Echo Score: 40 - 2021
The Chair as Paul Larson · Comedy - 2018
Trouble as Gerry · Drama Worldwide box office: $13.9M Movie Echo Score: 42 - 2018
Escape at Dannemora as Gene Palmer · Crime - 2015
Concussion Biography Worldwide box office: $48.6M - 2015
Shanghai Drama - 2014
Horns Drama Worldwide box office: $3.88M - 2014
McCanick Drama Worldwide box office: $2.57K - 2013
World War Z Action Worldwide box office: $540M - 2012
Yellow as Psychologist · Drama - 2012
Collaborator Drama Worldwide box office: $3.7K - 2010
Love & Other Drugs as Tony Lerma, Lilly Sales Rep. (uncredited) · Comedy Worldwide box office: $103M - 2010
Chasing 3000 as Pirates Fan (uncredited) · Drama - 2008
Passengers Drama Worldwide box office: $5.8M - 2008
Hounddog Drama Worldwide box office: $132K - 2008
John Adams as George Washington · Drama - 2007
Disturbia Mystery Worldwide box office: $118M - 2006
Down in the Valley Drama Worldwide box office: $855K - 2006
16 Blocks Action Worldwide box office: $65.7M - 2002
Double Vision as Kevin Richter · Horror Worldwide box office: $1.5M - 2000
Proof of Life Action Worldwide box office: $62.8M - 1999
Crazy in Alabama Drama Worldwide box office: $2.01M - 1996
Extreme Measures Drama Worldwide box office: $17.4M - 1995
The Crossing Guard Action Worldwide box office: $869K - 1995
Tecumseh: The Last Warrior as Galloway · Western - 1995
The Langoliers as Captain Brian Engle · Horror - 1994
Magic Kid II as Jack · Family - 1994
The Getaway Action Worldwide box office: $30.1M - 1993
The Good Son as Jack Evans · Horror Worldwide box office: $60.6M - 1993
Miracle on Interstate 880 as Dr. Jim Betts · Drama - 1992
Dead Ahead: The Exxon Valdez Disaster as Rick Steiner - Fishermen · Tv movie - 1992
Two-Fisted Tales as Tom McMurdo (segment "Showdown") · Tv movie - 1991
The Indian Runner Drama Worldwide box office: $191K - 1991
Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann as Bicycle Pete · Thriller - 1990
Desperate Hours Action Worldwide box office: $2.74M - 1989
Brotherhood of the Rose as Remus - 1989
Cross of Fire as Clell Henry · Crime - 1988
Winnie as Thomas · Drama - 1987
Six Against the Rock as Marvin Hubbard · Drama - 1984
Shattered Vows as Father Tim · Drama - 1983
Prototype as Michael · Sci-Fi - 1983
Max Dugan Returns as Shoe Store Cop · Comedy Worldwide box office: $17.6M - 1980
Inside Moves Drama
David Morse in Documentaries & Specials
2
David Morse: Awards & Nominations
1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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11th Independent Spirit Awards- David Morse: Nominated Best Supporting Male The Crossing Guard
Who Is David Morse?
David Morse was born in Beverly, Massachusetts, U.S. in 1953 and is 72 years old. Credited on films since 1980, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
David Bowditch Morse, born on October 11, 1953, is a well-known American actor with an impressive range of roles during his career. One of his breakout roles was as Dr. Jack "Boomer" Morrison in the medical drama series St. Elsewhere which ran from 1982 to 1988. He's also had noteworthy roles in numerous films including The Negotiator, The Good Son, Horns and Contact. Morse's career really took off in 2006 when he took on the role of Detective Michael Tritter in the highly popular medical drama series House, earning him an Emmy Award nomination. He later played George Washington in the 2008 HBO miniseries John Adams, which resulted in yet another Emmy nomination.
He was recognized for his portrayal of Uncle Peck on Off-Broadway, bagging a Drama Desk Award and Obie Award. From 2010 to 2013, Morse stepped into the character of Terry Colson, an honest police officer navigating through a corrupt New Orleans police department, in the HBO series Treme. More recent projects include Outsiders, Escape at Dannemora, and the Netflix comedy-drama series The Chair. Morse was born in Beverly, Massachusetts, to parents Jacquelyn Morse, a teacher, and Charles Morse, a salesman. He continues to thrive in the acting industry with his mastery in portraying a range of complex characters.
Who David Morse Makes Movies With
The actors and directors David Morse shares the most films with. Tom Holland comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Paul Guilfoyle (2).
David Morse: Questions & Answers
How many movies David Morse has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has David Morse been in?
David Morse is credited on 49 films, from 1980 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is David Morse's highest-grossing movie?
World War Z (2013) is David Morse's biggest box office hit, with $540M worldwide, ahead of Disturbia (2007) ($118M). Across every film with box office figures, David Morse's movies have made $1.12B.
David Morse's biggest hits What is the best David Morse movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, David Morse's best-rated film is Looking Through Water (2025) with a score of 82, followed by Mayday (2026) (73).
Best David Morse movies, ranked Has David Morse won an Oscar?
David Morse has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, David Morse has 0 wins from 1 nomination.
How old is David Morse?
David Morse is 72 years old, born on October 11, 1953 in Beverly, Massachusetts, U.S..
What is David Morse's newest movie?
The most recent film on David Morse's filmography is Mayday (2026).
Who does David Morse work with most often?
David Morse shares the most films with Tom Holland (3 films), Paul Guilfoyle (2 films) and Alec Baldwin (2 films).
The Best David Morse Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 49 credits.
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