David Morse

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Characters played by David Morse

Brutus 'Brutal' Howell — The Green Mile (1999)

A seasoned corrections officer and Paul's colleague who assists in the plan to smuggle John Coffey out to heal the warden's wife. He provides emotional support to John during his final moments and transfers to juvenile corrections afterward.

Terry Colson — Treme (2010)

A resident navigating the political and bureaucratic challenges of rebuilding homes and community infrastructure post-Katrina.

Ted Arroway — Contact (1997)

Ted Arroway is Ellie's father, whose encouragement inspires her lifelong commitment to science and the search for intelligent life beyond Earth. He dies while she is still young, but remains central to her emotional history. During her journey, an alien takes his appearance to communicate with her in a familiar form.

Cdr. Adam Beck — The Negotiator (1998)

A commander in Danny's unit who clashes with Sabian over negotiation tactics. He later leads the FBI raid on the building and shoots Frost in the shoulder to prevent suicide, helping arrest the corrupt conspirators.

Dr. Peters — Twelve Monkeys (1995)

A scientist associated with the virologist's laboratory, Peters expresses concern about humanity's destruction of the environment during a lecture encounter. Railly later recognizes him from a newspaper photograph and identifies him at the airport as the person connected to the virus's release.

Major Tom Baxter — The Rock (1996)

A senior member of Francis Hummel’s rogue Marine force, Baxter helps seize Alcatraz and supports Hummel during the hostage crisis. He remains loyal when Captain Frye and Captain Darrow provoke a mutiny, but is killed after the remaining Marines rebel against Hummel’s leadership.

James Green, Sr. — The Odd Life of Timothy Green (2012)

Jim's estranged father, whom Timothy meets at a family picnic.

The Deputy — The Virtuoso (2021)

One of the possible targets at the diner when the Virtuoso arrives, alongside the county sheriff.

Jack Evans — The Good Son (1993)

Mark father who travels to Tokyo for business. He transports Mark from Arizona to Maine so Mark can stay with relatives during winter break.

Bill Houston — Dancer in the Dark (2000)

Selma's landlord and a local police officer struggling with his wife's financial mismanagement and impending foreclosure. He steals Selma's savings, leading to a fatal confrontation where he is accidentally shot and later beaten to death by Selma.

Robert Turner — Disturbia (2007)

Solitary neighbor and the film's primary antagonist. A suspected serial killer who stalks his neighborhood. He kidnaps Julie and traps Ronnie, attempts to frame Kale for murder, and engages in a deadly final confrontation where he is ultimately killed by Kale.

Jim Deer Jackson — The Getaway (1994)

The ruthless enforcer leading Jack Benyon's crew to El Paso. He tracks Doc and Carol to the Border Hotel to reclaim the stolen money and is killed during the prolonged hotel shootout.

Career Overview

David Morse has 95 screen credits in a career dating back to 1980. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently World War Z Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Green Mile, Contact, Treme. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
95
Birth Date
1953-10-11
Birth Place
Hamilton, Massachusetts, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q296370), public domain (CC0).