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Riley, Joe (4 May 2001). " Morrissey's starring role Archived 23 May 2012 at WebCite". Liverpool Echo (Trinity Mirror North West): p.12. Retrieved 6 November 2008. It’s impossible to tell whether he prefers the messiness of things that are like life, or the neatness of a tightly told story. His career is rather longer: now 57, he had his first TV role in One Summer in 1983. In fact, one of his first stage jobs was with Phoebe’s father, the actor turned screenwriter Tim Dynevor. “It was quite funny doing this, realising: ‘Oh my god, that’s Tim’s daughter.’ It made me feel so old.” a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r " NFT Interviews: David Morrissey". British Film Institute. 2 March 2004. Retrieved 30 October 2008 ( archived by WebCite on 5 June 2011). a b Rozner, Gina (14 October 2001). "How we met: David Morrissey & Paul McGann". The Independent (Independent News & Media): pp.5–6. David Mark Joseph Morrissey (born 21 June 1964) is an English actor and filmmaker. Noted for the meticulous preparation and research he undertakes for each role, he has been described by the British Film Institute as one of the most versatile English actors of his generation. [1]Celebrities' open letter to Scotland – full text and list of signatories". The Guardian. London. 7 August 2014. Archived from the original on 17 August 2014 . Retrieved 26 August 2014. Morrissey expands: “There’s a lot of television, you don’t know what’s going to happen. It’s much like life, you’re just dealing with what’s happening on the day. Whereas in film, you know where you’re heading. You know how much time you have to tell a story. You can argue for the consistency of your character.” Before playing the role, Morrissey revealed he spoke to police officers who were involved in the investigation that had "part inspired the drama". He also went up to Nottingham to speak to his friend, Gloria de Piero, who had been an MP in the area and put him in touch with police officers and former miners. By the age of 14, Morrissey was one of two youth theatre members who sat on the board of the Everyman Theatre. [14] His contemporaries included Cathy Tyson, brothers Mark and Stephen McGann, and Ian Hart, the latter being his friend since they were both five years old. He became friends with the McGann brothers and they introduced him to their brother Paul, who was on a break from his studies at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). [15] [16] a b Maher, Kevin (15 November 2008). " Hurt and soul". The Times (Times Newspapers): pp.15–16 ( The Knowledge supplement). Retrieved 15 November 2008.

Jeffery, Morgan (29 April 2013). " 'Broadchurch' Olivia Colman, Sheridan Smith for new BBC One drama". Digital Spy. Retrieved 30 April 2013 ( archived by WebCite on 30 April 2013). She reminded me of someone who was coming into a tired world, with these colours, this boldness,” says Morrissey of Cliff. “It’s quite frightening, like any revolution.” They have, between them, found the jeopardy in art deco pottery. It’s an understated film, but curiously evocative and lingering. Lacey, Hester (15 March 2013). " The Inventory: David Morrissey". Financial Times. Retrieved 21 March 2013 ( archived by WebCite on 21 March 2013). a b Staff (6 November 2008). " Brief Encounter With ... David Morrissey". Whatsonstage.com. Retrieved 6 November 2008 ( archived on 5 June 2011).People like to think it's a democratic process, but it's not; it's a dictatorship. As an actor I like working with strong directors, and as an actor you're a 'freak' with the control taken away. Directing gives you a real appreciation of the difficulties of other people's jobs." BFI London Film Festival: David Morrissey." British Film Institute. 14 October 2010. Retrieved 5 June 2011 ( archived by WebCite on 5 June 2011). Goldberg, Lesley (31 March 2013). " 'Walking Dead's' David Morrissey Returning as Series Regular in Season 4". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 30 April 2013 ( archived by WebCite on 30 April 2013). Wilkie, Shonagh (9 October 2007). " Fellowship for David Morrissey". Liverpool John Moores University. Retrieved 7 November 2008 ( archived by WebCite on 7 June 2011). In 2011, Morrissey starred as Robert Carne in South Riding, and played Dunlop in the Lionsgate crime drama feature Blitz. [74] In May 2011, he returned to the Everyman Theatre to play the eponymous king in Macbeth. [2] Morrissey talked about the role to criminologists, to draw parallels with real-life serial killers, and focused on Macbeth's status as a war hero and his childless relationship with Lady Macbeth. [83] Morrissey's performance was commended by Laura Davis in the Liverpool Daily Post, who highlighted his delivery of his lines and portrayal of Macbeth "[shifting] from straight-spined statesman to a fervent slayer". [84] Clare Brenan of The Observer offered similar praise but noted that Morrissey's vocal inflections were sometimes "flat and rushed". [85] Continuing his roles in Shakespeare productions, Morrissey played Northumberland in a BBC Two production of Richard II, broadcast in July 2012. [86]

Webcast with Jason Solomons. In The Director's Chair. 19 February 2010. guardian.co.uk (Guardian News & Media). Retrieved 19 February 2010. David Morrissey: Vote Labour | the Labour Party". Archived from the original on 3 February 2014 . Retrieved 3 October 2013.In 2020, Morrissey starred in the TV Series The Singapore Grip and in August 2021 in the third series of historical fantasy drama Britannia. He's also known for his work on stage, including roles in Macbeth, Much Ado About Nothing, Julius Caeser and many more. Is David in a relationship? Nightingale, Benedict (29 November 2008). " A tale of torment that bears witness to a bitter truth". The Times (Times Newspapers): p.41. Retrieved 1 August 2011. David Mark Morrissey (born 21 June 1964) is an English actor and director. Morrissey grew up in the Kensington and Knotty Ash areas of Liverpool. He learned to act at the Everyman Youth Theatre, alongside Ian Hart, Mark and Stephen McGann, and Cathy Tyson. At the age of 18, he and Hart were cast in the television series One Summer (1983), which won them recognition throughout the country. After making One Summer, Morrissey attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art before acting with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre.

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