Matthew Morrison
Matthew Morrison
Matthew James "Matt" Morrison 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. He is signed with Adam Levine's 222 Records. Morrison 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,...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTV Actor
Date of Birth30 October 1978
CityFort Ord, CA
CountryUnited States of America
I don't like to go out to parties or clubbing, and I kind of like my anonymity.
I guess I was one of the popular kids. I played soccer, I was class president - I even dated the homecoming queen.
I'm a great bowler. I was in a couple of leagues as a kid.
All the kids in the cast tell me they hated high school, but I had the best time. I guess I was one of the popular kids. I played soccer, I was class president—I even dated the homecoming queen.
I know my own truth. I'm in a great relationship with a woman. Maybe before it used to bother me. Then I was like, ‘This is so stupid that this bothers me. Some of my best friends in the world are gay, and if this is bothering me, then that means I have an issue with that.’ Once I figured that out for myself, I thought, ‘I don't care what anyone thinks about me.’ That's why I think I've become an ally for the gay and lesbian community. I just got [an Ally for Equality Award] the other day in Atlanta. I've very proud of my role in the community. So say what you will.
I’m not comfortable with the idea of my sex appeal, but I know in my job I have to use it. I wish I could say I got to this point in my career based on my talent, but I don’t think that’s true.
My favourite place in the world to run is Stanley Park in Vancouver. One loop around there is perfect.
You dont want to play a perfect person; no one cares about that.
I wouldnt be where I am today without the amazing public arts education that I had.
I think every great show has that kind of romance that people just kind of yearn for.
I run probably 35-40 miles a week, and I think 80 per cent of your body is what you eat. The biggest part is just eating well.
I dont think anyone can get away from high school unscathed.
I grew up singing and dancing, so people have been calling me gay since fifth grade. I've heard everything you could possibly hear about it. But I do love gay people, so I'm not going to act like I was insulted or angry about it.
I'm such a dude. I'm just like, 'All right, I have to get up in my monkey suit.' I'd rather be in jeans.