Joe Morton

Joe Morton

78 · Born: Oct 18, 1947

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornOct 18, 1947 Harlem, New York City, New York, USA
Relatives
  • Walter Jones (Cousin)

Biography

Joseph Morton Jr., a renowned American thespian, entered this world on October 18, 1947, in the vibrant city of New York, located within the United States of America. Throughout his illustrious career, Morton has made a profound impact in the realms of television, film, and theater, leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.

His impressive repertoire includes standout performances in cinematic masterpieces such as "The Brother from Another Planet" (1984),a thought-provoking science fiction drama, as well as the action-packed blockbuster "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" (1991). Furthermore, Morton's extensive television credits include the critically acclaimed series "Eureka" (2006) and the popular drama "Scandal" (2012).

In addition to his acting prowess, Morton is also a multifaceted creative force, effortlessly transitioning between the roles of writer, director, and singer/songwriter.

Career

2025
Going Dutch
Going Dutch as General Davidson
2023
Trinity's Triumph
Trinity's Triumph as Monsignor Heck
Our Kind of People
Our Kind of People as Teddy Franklin
Hemingway
Hemingway as Ralph Ellison (voice)
2020
American Experience
American Experience as Narrator (voice)
The Politician
The Politician as Marcus Standish
2019
2018
God Friended Me
God Friended Me as Arthur Finer
2017
Justice League
Justice League as Silas Stone
2016
All the Way
All the Way as Roy Wilkins
2015
Cleveland Abduction
Cleveland Abduction as Agent Solano
Proof
Proof as Dr. Charles Russell
2013
Home
Home as Donald Hall
Scandal
Scandal as Eli 'Rowan' Pope
2012
Coma
Coma as Nelson
2009
The Line
The Line as Hodges
The Good Wife
The Good Wife as Daniel Golden
2008
Lifelines
Lifelines as Dr. Livingston
2007
Badland
Badland as Max Astin
American Gangster
American Gangster as Charlie Williams
2006
American Experience
American Experience as Narrator (voice)
Eureka
Eureka as Henry Deacon
2005
Back in the Day
Back in the Day as Reverend Packer
Stealth
Stealth as Dick Marshfield
Gone But Not Forgotten
Gone But Not Forgotten as Reggie Stewart
Timescapes
Timescapes as Additional Voices
E-Ring
E-Ring as Steven Algazi
Breaking Dawn
Breaking Dawn as Prof. Simon
2003
Paycheck
Paycheck as Agent Dodge
Jasper, Texas
Jasper, Texas as Walter Diggles
Thoughtcrimes
Thoughtcrimes as Jon Harper
2002
Dragonfly
Dragonfly as Hugh Campbell
2001
Beyond Human
Beyond Human as Narrator
Ali
Ali as Chauncey Eskridge
2000
Bounce
Bounce as Jim Willer
What Lies Beneath
What Lies Beneath as Dr. Drayton
1999
Y2K
Y2K as Martin Lowell
The Astronaut's Wife
The Astronaut's Wife as Sherman Reese
1998
Blues Brothers 2000
Blues Brothers 2000 as Cab Chamberlain
Apt Pupil
Apt Pupil as Dan Richler
1997
Miss Evers' Boys
Miss Evers' Boys as Dr. Sam Brodus
The Pest
The Pest as Mr. Kent
Trouble on the Corner
Trouble on the Corner as Detective Bill
Speed 2: Cruise Control
Speed 2: Cruise Control as Lt. Herb 'Mac' McMahon (uncredited)
Lone Star
Lone Star as Delmore "Del" Payne
1995
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead as Sgt. Barkley
New York News
New York News as Mitch Cotter
Under One Roof
Under One Roof as Ron Langston
Speed
Speed as Capt. McMahon
The Inkwell
The Inkwell as Kenny Tate
1992
Forever Young
Forever Young as Cameron
Legacy of Lies
Legacy of Lies as Samuel Flowers
1991
The Good Policeman
The Good Policeman as Sweets Montgomery
A Different World
A Different World as Byron Douglas III
1990
The Lost Platoon
The Lost Platoon as World War II soldier
Challenger
Challenger as Dr. Ronald McNair
Equal Justice
Equal Justice as Mike James
1989
Tap
Tap as Nicky
1988
The Good Mother
The Good Mother as Frank Williams
Police Story: Burnout
Police Story: Burnout as Sgt. Jeff Allen
1987
Stranded
Stranded as Sheriff McMahon
1986
Crossroads
Crossroads as Scratch's Assistant
1985
1982
The Clairvoyant
The Clairvoyant as Detective Rich
1981
We're Fighting Back
We're Fighting Back as Elgin Jones
1980
Death Penalty
Death Penalty as William Terry
1979
And Justice for All
And Justice for All as Prison Doctor
1977
1975
Grady
Grady as Hal Marshall