Biography
A well-regarded actor on stage and television in his native England, David Morrissey received critical acclaim for intense dramatic turns on such small screen projects as the series "Holding On" (BBC, 2007) and "Blackpool" (BBC One, 2004) and in the TV feature "The Deal" (Channel 4, 2003)," which led to roles in American features as well as a critical role on the hit American series "The Walking Dead" (AMC, 2010- ). After making his debut as a …
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Career Milestones
| Began acting at Everyman's Youth Theatre in his hometown of Liverpool | ||
1983 | Made his onscreen debut with starring role on the British drama "One Summer" (Channel 4) | |
1988 | Feature film debut, "Drowning by Numbers" | |
1991 | Played Little John opposite Patrick Bergin's "Robin Hood" (Fox) | |
1992 | Co-starred with Timothy Dalton in the ITV miniseries "Framed" | |
1994 | Landed minor role in the Robin Williams vehicle "Being Human" | |
1998 | Played the husband of musician Hilary du Pré (Rachel Griffiths) in biopic "Hilary and Jackie" | |
2001 | Appeared in "Captain Corelli's Mandolin" opposite Nicolas Cage and Penélope Cruz | |
2004 | Played lead role of local entrepreneur Ripley Holden in the BBC miniseries "Blackpool" | |
2006 | Took over from Michael Douglas as Sharon Stone's co-star in the sequel "Basic Instinct 2" | |
2008 | Cast as the Duke of Norfolk in period drama "The Other Boleyn Girl" | |
2010 | Starred as the titular detective in the mystery dramas "Thorne: Sleepyhead" and "Thorne: Scaredy Cat" | |
2012 | Joined the cast of AMC's "The Walking Dead" as the twisted Governor | |