Personal Info
Birth date
1931-05-18 (94 Years)
Day of death
2022-04-20
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Newton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Also known as
Bobby Morse
Robert Morse
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Robert Morse (May 18, 1931 – April 20, 2022) was an American actor and singer best known as the star of both the 1961 original Broadway production, for which he won a Tony Award, and the 1967 film adaptation of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and as Bertram Cooper in the critically acclaimed AMC dramatic series Mad Men (2007–2015). He won his second Tony Award for playing Truman Capote in the 1989 production of the one-man play Tru. He reprised his role of Capote in an airing of the play for American Playhouse in 1992, winning him a Primetime Emmy Award. Description above from the Wikipedia article Robert Morse, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
7.4
Overview:
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carson's Tonight Show was based in New York City with occasional trips to Burbank, California; in May 1972, the show moved permanently to Burbank, California. In 2002, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was ranked #12 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.The Secret Storm
3.7
Overview:
The Secret Storm is a soap opera which ran on CBS from February 1, 1954 to February 8, 1974. The series was created by Roy Winsor, who also created the long-running soap operas Search for Tomorrow and Love of Life. Gloria Monty of General Hospital fame was a longtime director of the series. Like most CBS Soap Operas of the time such as The Guiding Light and As the World Turns The Secret Storm was filmed, and later taped, in New York at the CBS Broadcast Center on West 52 Street.Teen Titans Go!
6.5
Overview:
Robin, Starfire, Raven, Beast Boy and Cyborg return in all-new, comedic adventures. They may be super heroes who save the world every day ... but somebody still has to do the laundry!Matinee Theater
5
Overview:
Matinee Theater is an American anthology series that aired on NBC during the Golden Age of Television, from 1955 to 1958. The series, which ran daily in the afternoon, was frequently live. It was produced by Albert McCleery, Darrell Ross, George Cahan and Frank Price with executive producer George Lowther. McCleery had previously produced the live series Cameo Theatre which introduced to television the concept of theater-in-the-round, TV plays staged with minimal sets. Jim Buckley of the Pewter Plough Playhouse recalled: When Al McCleery got back to the States, he originated a most ambitious theatrical TV series for NBC called Matinee Theater: to televise five different stage plays per week live, airing around noon in order to promote color TV to the American housewife as she labored over her ironing. Al was the producer. He hired five directors and five art directors. Richard Bennett, one of our first early presidents of the Pewter Plough Corporation, was one of the directors and I was one of the art directors and, as soon as we were through televising one play, we had lunch and then met to plan next week’s show. That was over 50 years ago, and I’m trying to think; I believe the TV art director is his own set decorator —yes, of course! It had to be, since one of McCleery’s chief claims to favor with the producers was his elimination of the setting per se and simply decorating the scene with a minimum of props. It took a bit of ingenuity.The Merv Griffin Show
5.75
Overview:
The Merv Griffin Show is an American television talk show, starring Merv Griffin. The series ran from October 1, 1962 to March 29, 1963 on NBC, September 20, 1965 to August 15, 1969 in first-run syndication, from August 18, 1969 to February 11, 1972 at 11:30 PM ET weeknights on CBS and again in first-run syndication from February 14, 1972 to September 5, 1986.What's My Line?
6.9
Overview:
Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while blindfolded, their identity - by asking only "yes" or "no" questions.The Mike Douglas Show
5.375
Overview:
The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that originally aired only in the Cleveland area during much of its first two years on the air. It then went into syndication in 1963 and remained on television until 1982. It was distributed by Westinghouse Broadcasting and for much of its run, originated from studios of two of the company's TV stations in Cleveland and Philadelphia.Murder, She Wrote
7.5
Overview:
An unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases.Great Performances
5.3
Overview:
The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.Love, American Style
6.056
Overview:
An anthology comedy series featuring a line up of different celebrity guest stars appearing in anywhere from one, two, three, and four short stories or vignettes within an hour about versions of love and romance.Sofia the First
7.185
Overview:
Set in the storybook world of Enchancia, this is the story of Princess Sofia, an adventurous little girl who is learning how to adjust to royal life after her mom marries the king and she becomes a princess overnight.Mad Men
8.119
Overview:
Set in 1960-1970 New York, this sexy, stylized and provocative drama follows the lives of the ruthlessly competitive men and women of Madison Avenue advertising.Tiny Toon Adventures
7.772
Overview:
Follow the adventures of a group of young cartoon characters who attend the Acme Looniversity to become the next generation of characters from the Looney Tunes series.Tales of the Unexpected
6.7
Overview:
A British television anthology of stories, often with sinister and wryly comedic undertones, and a twist at the end. With early episodes written and presented by Roald Dahl, the series featured a plethora of big name guest stars.The Twilight Zone
7.762
Overview:
This 1980s revival of the classic sci-fi series features a similar style to the original anthology series. Each episode tells a tale (sometimes two or three) rooted in horror or suspense, often with a surprising twist at the end. Episodes usually feature elements of drama and comedy.Superman: The Animated Series
7.606
Overview:
Superman, an incredibly powerful alien from the planet Krypton, defends Metropolis from supercriminals. Superman hides his identity behind the glasses of Clark Kent; a mild-mannered reporter for the newspaper the Daily Planet. At the Daily Planet Superman works with fellow reporter Lois Lane and photographer Jimmy Olsen.Tony Awards
5.1
Overview:
The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in New York City. The awards are given for Broadway productions and performances, and an award is given for regional theatre.The Wild Thornberrys
6.9
Overview:
Travel the world with the Thornberrys and come face-to-face with blue sheep in Nepal, emus in Australia, marmots in Pakistan, flash floods in Siberia, Egyptian burial chambers, a runaway hot air balloon, a rock slide on the Karakoram Highway and more!American Crime Story
7.563
Overview:
An anthology series centered around some of history's most famous criminal investigations.Alfred Hitchcock Presents
7.731
Overview:
A television anthology series hosted by Alfred Hitchcock featuring dramas, thrillers, and mysteries.Night Gallery
7.8
Overview:
Rod Serling narrates an anthology of fantasy, horror and sci-fi stories from a set resembling a macabre museum. A chilling work of art serves as the connective link between the stories.Naked City
5.5
Overview:
Naked City is a police drama series which aired from 1958 to 1963 on the ABC television network. It was inspired by the 1948 motion picture of the same name, and mimics its dramatic “semi-documentary” format. In 1997, the episode “Sweet Prince of Delancey Street” was ranked #93 on TV Guide’s “100 Greatest Episodes of All Time”.Play of the Week
NYR
Overview:
This syndicated anthology series staged a different play every week covering all genres, dramas, comedies, musicals, fantasies, mysteries, et al, utilizing some of the best talent appearing on Broadway.Alias Smith and Jones
6.9
Overview:
Alias Smith and Jones is an American Western series that originally aired on ABC from 1971 to 1973. It stars Pete Duel as Hannibal Heyes and Ben Murphy as Jedediah "Kid" Curry, a pair of cousin outlaws trying to reform. The governor offers them a conditional amnesty, as he wants to keep the pact under wraps for political reasons. The condition is that they will still be wanted— until the governor can claim they have reformed and warrant clemency.Reading Rainbow
8.4
Overview:
Journey to exciting places and build a lasting connection with your favorite books. Each episode centers on a theme from a book, or other children's literature, which is explored through a number of segments or stories.Suddenly Susan
5.7
Overview:
Susan Keane is a glamorous San Francisco magazine writer beginning to adjust to being single, who learns to be independent-minded, after being taken care of all her life.Union Square
10
Overview:
Union Square is a 1997 television sitcom that was broadcast on NBC for one season. It follows the story of a lawyer-turned-playwright in New York City, who attempts to gain inspiration from a host of characters populating the fictitious Union Square cafe in Manhattan, obviously inspired by the New York area of the same name. The show was originally supposed to be a vehicle for Cuban-American actress Mel Gorham. But after poor test screenings for the pilot, the producers decided to retool the show and replace Gorham with Constance Marie. The program replaced Fired Up on NBC's "Must See TV" night of programming; it was given an 8:30pm timeslot on Thursday evenings, a highly coveted spot due to its location between popular sitcoms Friends and Seinfeld. Like The Single Guy, Union Square attempted to capitalize on attractive singles in their 20s and 30s enjoying New York City life, which both Seinfeld and Friends had turned into successes. The show also featured guest appearances from actor David Krumholtz, who appeared on two episodes, as did actress Rhea Perlman.The Don Knotts Show
NYR
Overview:
The Don Knotts Show was a variety program aired by NBC as part of its 1970-71 lineup. Long relegated to the role of sidekick, which he had portrayed for many years in several television series and films, Don Knotts was the headliner here. Each week, he and his guests put on standard TV variety fare of the era. Two recurring features were a skit about the effort involved in putting a weekly television series on the air, much in the spirit of The Jack Benny Show, and The Front Porch, in which Don and a guest would sit in rocking chairs and quietly discuss their philosophies of life. Notable regulars in his cast included Elaine Joyce and Gary Burghoff, who had previously portrayed "Radar O'Reilly" in the film version of M*A*S*H and was about to achieve his greatest fame in reprising that role for the television version of it.Acting
2022Minions & More Volume 1 as Herman (voice)
2021Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age as Self
2019Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans as Santa Claus (voice)
2017Broadway: The Next Generation as Self
2017Love at First Sight as Herman (voice)
2016Happy Holidays with the Boston Pops as Unknown
2016Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal: The Movie as Walter Hoving
2016American Crime Story (6 Episodes) as Dominick Dunne
2013Teen Titans Go! (4 Episodes) as Santa Claus (voice)
2013Sofia the First (1 Episode) as Marshak (voice)
2008Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1920s: The Dawn of the Hollywood Musical as Self
2007Mad Men (74 Episodes) as Bertram Cooper
2004Broadway's Lost Treasures II as J. Pierrepont Finch (segment "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying")
2004Los Angeles Plays Itself as Dennis Barlow in The Loved Ones (archive footage)
2003Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There as Self
2000City of Angels (25 Episodes) as Edwin O'Malley
1999My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies as Self - Performer
1998The Wild Thornberrys (1 Episode) as Jake (voice)
1997Union Square (1 Episode) as Santa Claus
1996Suddenly Susan (1 Episode) as Uncle Bert
1996Superman: The Animated Series (1 Episode) as Desaad (voice)
1995Here Come the Munsters as Grandpa
1993Wild Palms (5 Episodes) as Chap Starfall
1990Tiny Toon Adventures (1 Episode) as Goopy Geer (voice)
1990Night of 100 Stars III as Self
1987The Emperor's New Clothes as The Tailor
1987Hunk as Garrison Gaylord
1986Pound Puppies (13 Episodes) as Howler (voice)
1985The Twilight Zone (1 Episode) as (segment "Ye Gods")
1984Murder, She Wrote (1 Episode) as Marc Faber
1984Calendar Girl Murders as Nat Couray
1983Masquerade (1 Episode) as Unknown
1983Reading Rainbow (1 Episode) as Himself - Narrator (voice)
1979Jack Frost as Jack Frost (voice)
1979Tales of the Unexpected (1 Episode) as Stephen Shaw
1978The Stingiest Man in Town as Young Scrooge (voice)
1976The First Easter Rabbit as Young Stuffy (voice)
1971The Day They Hanged Kid Curry as Fred Philpotts
1971Great Performances (1 Episode) as Self
1971Alias Smith and Jones (1 Episode) as Unknown
1970Night Gallery (1 Episode) as Roger Blacker
1970The Don Knotts Show (1 Episode) as Self
1970The Boatniks as Ensign Garland
1969Love, American Style (1 Episode) as Unknown
1968That's Life (32 Episodes) as Unknown
1968Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? as Waldo
1967A Guide for the Married Man as Ed Stander
1967How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying as J. Pierpont Finch
1967Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feeling So Sad as Jonathan
1965The Loved One as Dennis Barlow
1965Quick, Before It Melts as Oliver Cromwell Cannon
1964Honeymoon Hotel as Jason Menlow
1963The Cardinal as Bobby
1963The Dragon's Tears as Unknown
1962The Merv Griffin Show (2 Episodes) as Self
1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (2 Episodes) as Self
1961The Mike Douglas Show (1 Episode) as Self
1959Play of the Week (1 Episode) as Professor Pearson
1958Naked City (1 Episode) as Richy Wilkin
1958The Matchmaker as Barnaby Tucker
1956The Proud and Profane as Casualty
1956Tony Awards (2, 2, 1, 1 Episode) as Self - Presenter, Self - Performer, Self - Nominee, Self - Winner
1955Matinee Theater (1 Episode) as Unknown
1955Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1, 1 Episode) as Phil, Len
1954The Secret Storm (319 Episodes) as Unknown
1950What's My Line? (1 Episode) as Self - Mystery Guest