Robin Morrissey

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Robin Morrissey
CitizenshipUnited Kingdom
Alma mater RADA
OccupationActor
Years active2012–present
Notable workCloud Atlas (2012)

Mindhorn (2016)

Apple Tree Yard (2017)

Robin Morrissey is a British screen and theatre actor. He is known for his roles in the films Cloud Atlas (2012 [1] ), and Mindhorn (2016). [2] As well as this, he portrayed Will Hurran in the BBC soap opera Doctors .

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Early life and education

Morrissey attended Merchant Taylors' Boys' School, Crosby. In 2011 Morrissey graduated with an acting BA degree from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. [3] His uncle is David Morrissey, an English actor and filmmaker.

Career

In 2012, Morrissey made his professional debut playing Young Cavendish in the fantasy film Cloud Atlas directed by the Wachowskis and Tom Tykwer. [4] In the same year, he played Bruno in the comedy horror film Love Bite. [5]

In 2013, Morrissey starred as the young Paul O'Grady in the comedy-drama Little Crackers . [6]

Morrissey made his stage debut at the Royal Exchange in Manchester in 2013. He played Tom in the First World War play The Accrington Pals by Peter Whelan. [7] In 2014, Morrissey played Valentine in Twelfth Night in the opening production of the new Liverpool Everyman Theatre, [8] Charles Bentham in Juno, the Paycock at the Bristol Old Vic, [9] and Ben Ballard in Sex and the Three Day Week at the Liverpool Playhouse. [10]

In 2016, Morrissey continued his film career playing PC Green, in the independent comedy film, Mindhorn. [11]

Morrissey starred as Khlestakov in The Government Inspector for Ramps on the Moon in 2016. [12] The production was nominated for an Olivier Award for outstanding achievement by an affiliate theatre. [13]

In 2017, he played Jamie in the BBC four-part series Apple Tree Yard alongside Emily Watson. [14] He also played the title role of Gabriel in the UK Tour of Moira Buffini's WWII Drama, Gabriel alongside Paul McGann. [15]

In 2018, Morrissey guest starred as Will Hurran, the nephew of Jimmi Clay (Adrian Lewis Morgan), in fourteen episodes of Doctors on the BBC. [16]

In 2019, Morrissey played Leo in the UK tour of Edmond de Bergerac. [17] [18]

He has played Fred Thompson in The Tower since 2021. [19]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
2012 Cloud Atlas Young Cavendish
Love Bite Bruno
2017 Mindhorn PC Green

Television

YearTitleRole
2012Holby CityTom Ross
2013 Little Crackers Paul O'Grady
2017Apple Tree YardJamie
2018 Doctors Will Hurran
2020HomeIan
2021The TowerPS Fred Thomson

Theatre

YearTitleRoleTheatreDirector
2013The Accrington PalsTomManchester Royal ExchangeJames Dacre
2014Twelfth NightValentineLiverpool EverymanGemma Bodinetz
2014Juno and the PaycockCharles BenthamBristol Old VicGemma Bodinetz
2015Sex and the three day weekBen BallardLiverpool PlayhouseSerdar Bilis
2016The Government InspectorKhlestakovBirmingham Repertory TheatreRoxana Silbert
2017GabrielGabrielUK TourKate McGregor
2019Edmond de BergeracLeoBirmingham Rep / UK TourRoxana Silbert

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  2. ↑ Tartaglione, Nancy (2017-03-28). "Netflix Has Eye For Brit Comedy 'Mindhorn'; Takes Rights Outside UK". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
  3. ↑ Fabrique. "Robin Morrissey — RADA". www.rada.ac.uk. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
  4. ↑ Debruge, Peter (2012-09-09). "Cloud Atlas". Variety. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
  5. ↑ "Poster and Teaser Trailer for Love Bite". 2011-12-09.
  6. ↑ Guide, British Comedy. "Little Crackers Little Crackers 2012, Episode 9 - Paul O'Grady's Little Cracker". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
  7. ↑ "The Accrington Pals – review". the Guardian. 2013-01-22. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
  8. ↑ "Twelfth Night | Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse theatres". www.everymanplayhouse.com. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
  9. ↑ "Juno and the Paycock | Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse theatres". www.everymanplayhouse.com. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
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  12. ↑ "The Government Inspector review – Gogol's farce driven into a frenzy". the Guardian. 2016-04-25. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
  13. ↑ BWW News Desk. "THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR Nominated for Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre Olivier Award". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
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  15. ↑ Cavendish, Dominic (2017-04-02). "Gabriel, Richmond Theatre, review: 'A rewarding, haunting evening'". The Telegraph. ISSN   0307-1235 . Retrieved 2023-01-19.
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