Matthew Morrison is an accomplished actor, dancer, and songwriter. He is an American by nationality. He is best known for his portrayal of Mr. William Schuester in the popular television series Glee. Matthew is also a talented singer and songwriter who has appeared in several hit songs.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Matthew James Morrison |
| Real Name/Full Name: | Matthew Morrison |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 46 years old |
| Birth Date: | 30 October 1978 |
| Birth Place: | Fort Ord National Monument, California, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.83 m |
| Weight: | 76 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Renee Puente (m. 2014) |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | Yes (Revel James Makai) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Is Matthew Morrison Gay?: | No |
| Profession: | Actor, dancer, singer-songwriter |
| Salary: | $80,000/episode (approx.) |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $12 Million |
| Last Updated: | 2024 |
Matthew Morrison Biography
Matthew was born in the American state of California. Thomas Morrison is his father, and Mary Lewis Morrison is his mother.
Matthew knew from a young age that he was the best actor. His parents had been extremely supportive of his decision to pursue a career as an actor. He was introduced to this field for the first time when he was in fifth grade. At that time, he had been introduced to children’s theatre.
He was so moved and inspired by the theater that he decided to pursue it. That is why he decided to enroll in Orange County High School Of The Arts. Following that, he attended New York University’s Tisch School of Art. He was soon invited to an audition on Broadway. He got his first role in Footloose around this time.
Later on, he became conflicted about what he wanted to do. Matthew realized that, in addition to performing arts, he is interested in soccer. But it was his teacher, Ralph Opacic, who helped him make the decision to become an actor.
Matthew Morrison Age, Height, Weight
Matthew Morrison was born on October 30, 1978, and is 44 years old. His height is 1.83 m, and he weighs 76 kg.
Career
Matthew’s first television role was in the popular series Sex And The City, where he played a minor role. Following that, in and around 2002, he was seen as Phantom in the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
It wasn’t until August 2002 that he was noticed at a Broadway show called Hairspray. Matthew was cast in the role of Link Larkin.
Matthew appeared as a guest star in several television series in 2006. Guiding Light, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, A Naked Girl On The Appian Way, Ghost Whisperer, CSI: Miami, Dan In Real Life, Nice Girls Don’t Get The Corner Office, 10 Million Miles, and others are among them.
In 2008, he was cast as Will Schuester, the lead character in the comedy/musical series Glee. The series is currently in its sixth and final season.
Matthew is a singer and songwriter in addition to being an actor. He released his first solo album in 2011. He released his album Where It All Began in 2013.
Matthew Morrison Achievements and Awards
Received the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Series in 2009. He received the Drama Desk Award for his work in Light In The Piazza.
The actor was also nominated for Best Performance By An Actor In A Television Series – Musical Or Comedy at the 2010 Golden Globe Awards.
Matthew Morrison’s Net Worth in 2024
Morrison’s net worth is estimated to be $12 million as of February 2024. He made most of his money from his roles in television shows and movies. Aside from that, his net worth increased as a result of the release of two albums. In terms of pay, we’ve learned that he charges $80,000 per episode (approximately) of a TV show.
Matthew Morrison is genuinely dedicated to his profession. Although he experienced some confusion in his youth, it is safe to say that he is a fortunate individual because he is doing what he truly desires. In the future, we hope to learn more about this actor.
Matthew Morrison Wife, Marriage
Despite having performed in several live tours, Matthew once admitted to having stage fright. He was far too scared to take the stage and perform. That is why he decided to leave all of the boy bands and focus on musical theater.
Regarding his dating life, we have learned that he is married to Renee Puente. They had been dating for two years before marrying in 2014, and they have a son.
