Euan Morton
Euan Morton | |
|---|---|
| Born | Iain Middleton 13 August 1977 Borrowstounness, Scotland |
| Education | Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor |
| Spouse |
Lee Armitage (m. 2004) |
| Children | Iain Armitage |
| Relatives | Richard Armitage (father-in-law) |
| Awards | Tony Award nomination (2004) Helen Hayes Award (2012) Obie Award (2006) Audie Award (2019) Theatre World Award (2004) Bistro Award (2009) Full list |
Euan Douglas George Morton (born Iain Middleton; 13 August 1977) is a Scottish actor and singer from Borrowstounness, Scotland. He is best known for his Tony Award-nominated role as Boy George in the musical Taboo, and for his record-breaking six-year tenure as King George in Hamilton on Broadway from July 2017 to 10 September 2023, becoming the longest-running actor in the role in the musical's Broadway history. Morton is also an Audie Award winner for audiobook narration, winning for Crimson Lake (2019) and receiving multiple nominations including The Devil's Half Mile (2019) and Dooku: Jedi Lost (2020).
Early life
Morton was born in Borrowstounness. He began acting in his local children's theatre. After graduating from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London, Morton worked for Profit Share Theatre and for film and television in the UK.[1]
Career
Stage career
Morton appeared in The Silent Treatment at the Finborough Theatre, London, in 2001. He then played the role of Boy George in the musical Taboo in the West End in 2002,[2] and on Broadway in 2003.[3] He was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award in the UK, and a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award and Drama League Award, and received a Theatre World Award in the US, for his performance in the role of Boy George.[4]
He played the role of Ligniere in the play "Cyrano de Bergerac" from October 2007 to January 2008 on Broadway at the Richard Rodgers Theatre.[5] Morton performed in the musical revue Sondheim on Sondheim, conceived and directed by James Lapine in 2010, which premiered on Broadway at Studio 54 and was presented by the Roundabout Theatre.[6]
Off-Broadway, he appeared in the title role of Tony Kushner's adaptation of Brundibar at The New Victory Theater in 2006.[7] He won the 2006 Obie Award for his appearance in Measure For Pleasure at The Public Theater.[8] He played the title role in the musical Caligula: An Ancient Glam Epic at the inaugural New York Musical Theatre Festival in September 2004.[9] He appeared, along with Alfred Molina, in the Roundabout Theatre Company's new production of Howard Katz by Patrick Marber, which ran Off-Broadway at the Laura Pels Theater from 1 March 2007 to 6 May 2007.[10] He appeared in the musical Atomic which ran at the Acorn Theatre from 13 July 2014 to 16 August 2014, in the role of J. Robert Oppenheimer.[11]
In regional theatre, he played the title role in The Who's Tommy at the Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor, New York in the year 2006. [12] In 2010, he played Anatoly Sergievsky in the Signature Theatre (Arlington, Virginia) production of Chess.[13] In 2011, he played the role of Launce in Two Gentlemen of Verona at Shakespeare Theatre Company. He appeared in the play Heart of Robin Hood, written by David Farr, which played in Winnipeg and Toronto in December 2014 through March 2015, in the role of Prince John.[14]
Morton won a Helen Hayes Award for his performance as Leo Frank in the musical Parade at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. from September to October 2011.[15] Also in 2011, he sang the role of Renfield in the 2011 studio recording of Frank Wildhorn's Dracula, the Musical, singing "Master's Song" and the reprise of that song. He played the role of Sherlock Holmes in Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California, in 2015.[16] He assumed the role of Hedwig in the US tour of Hedwig and The Angry Inch from November 2016[17] to July 2017.[18]
He took over the role of King George in Hamilton on Broadway in July 2017[19] and played the role until September 2023.[20]
Voice work
Morton has extensive voice work experience across multiple media. From 2011 to 2022, he provided the voice for the male Sith Inquisitor player character in the MMORPG Star Wars: The Old Republic, created by BioWare and LucasArts, a role that spanned over eleven years and eight major expansions. His work included approximately 20,000 lines of dialogue with multiple variations for different player choices. He also voiced the 9.5 hour long audiobook Star Wars: Tarkin released in November 2014.
From 2019 to 2024, Morton provided the voice for George, a recurring demonic character, in the CBS/Paramount+ supernatural drama series Evil. His voice work brought to life a character that appears throughout the show's four-season run as a manifestation in the protagonist's dreams and nightmares.
Morton has performed numerous audiobooks, including among others, Fool (2009), Sacré Bleu (2012), and The Serpent of Venice (2014), all written by Christopher Moore, in addition to the Kilo Five trilogy by Karen Traviss and Carry On by Rainbow Rowell (2015). He also did voice work in the 2009 animated movie My Dog Tulip.
Music career
In March 2006, he released his debut solo CD, NewClear, for which he toured in the US in May 2011, he released his second solo studio album Caledonia – The Homecoming.
Personal life
Morton has been married to American producer Lee Armitage, daughter of political figure Richard L. Armitage, since 2004. Their son Iain made his debut as an internet theatre critic, where he reviews Broadway shows and has conducted Red Carpet interviews for SiriusXM radio before the 2015 Tony Awards.[21] Iain played the title character in the television show Young Sheldon. Morton and his family maintain homes in Manhattan and Arlington, Virginia.
In 2017 Morton said that he didn't identify with any particular label on his sexuality, saying "I wouldn't label myself any sexuality and I would prefer if you didn't. If I call myself straight then it turns into me being straight, or gay makes me gay, or transgender then transgender."[22]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Captain Jack | 1st Reporter | |
| 2007 | ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway | Himself | |
| 2009 | My Dog Tulip | Bicyclist / Rude Veterinarian | Voice role |
| 2015 | The Night Before | Coat Check Patron |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | London's Burning | Davie | 2 episodes |
| 2000 | Taggart | Bobby | Episode: "Wavelength" |
| 2000 | The Knock | Colin Hunter | 1 episode |
| 2000 | The Bill | Fraser | 2 episodes |
| 2000–01 | Something in the Air | Swampy | 2 episodes |
| 2008 | Great Performances | Lingniere | Episode: "Cyrano de Bergerac" |
| 2012 | Outside the Box | Travis Bickle | Episode: "Taxi Driver" |
| 2016 | The Good Wife | Ivr Bircher | Episode: "Verdict" |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Star Wars: The Old Republic | Sith Inquisitor Male / Additional Voices | |
| 2013 | Sith Inquisitor Male | Expansion: "Rise of the Hutt Cartel" | |
| 2014 | Expansion: "Shadow of Revan" | ||
| 2015 | Expansion: "Knights of the Fallen Empire" | ||
| 2016 | Expansion: "Knights of the Eternal Throne" | ||
| 2019 | Expansion: "Onslaught" | ||
| 2022 | Expansion: "Legacy of the Sith" |
Media
Performances
Euan Morton as King George in Hamilton - "You'll Be Back" - Broadway performance at the Richard Rodgers Theatre
Euan Morton performs "Wicked Little Town" from Hedwig and the Angry Inch - Acoustic performance during the national tour at the Wolf Room, Buell Theatre, Denver, CO
Concerts
Euan Morton performs "Where I Want to Be" from Chess - Solo concert at Legacy Theatre, Branford, CT, April 13, 2025, with John McDaniel on piano
Voice work
Evil | George cutting off Kristen's finger - Scene from Evil featuring Morton's voice work as George
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Earphones Award | Children | Max in the Land of Lies by Adam Gidwitz | Won | [23] |
| 2024 | Good Housekeeping Award | Best kids' book | Max in the House of Spies by Adam Gidwitz | Won | [24] |
| 2022 | Audie Award | History/Biography | Somersett: Benjamin Franklin and the Masterminding of American Independence by Phillip Goodrich | Nominated | [25] |
| 2021 | Voice Arts Awards | Audiobook narration – Mystery – Best voiceover | The Kingdom by Jo Nesbo | Nominated | [26] |
| 2021 | Voice Arts Awards | Audiobook narration – History – Best voiceover | Somersett: Benjamin Franklin and the Masterminding of American Independence by Phillip Goodrich | Nominated | [27] |
| 2020 | Audie Award | Multi-voiced Performance | Dooku: Jedi Lost (Star Wars) by Cavan Scott | Nominated | [28] |
| 2019 | Audie Award | Best Male Narrator | The Devil's Half Mile by Paddy Hirsch | Nominated | [29] |
| 2019 | Audie Award | Thriller/Suspense | Crimson Lake by Candice Fox | Won | [30] |
| 2018 | IRNE Award | Best Visiting Actor | Hedwig and the Angry Inch at the Boch Center | Nominated | [31] |
| 2016 | Audie Award | Middle Grade | The Enchanted Files: Diary of a Mad Brownie by Bruce Coville | Nominated | [32] |
| 2012 | Helen Hayes Award | Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical | Parade at Ford's Theatre | Won | [33] |
| 2009 | Bistro Award | Outstanding Vocalist | Performance at the Metropolitan Room | Won | [34] |
| 2006 | Drama League Award | Distinguished Performance | Measure for Pleasure | Nominated | [35] |
| 2006 | Obie Award | Performance | Measure for Pleasure | Won | [36] |
| 2004 | Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical | Best Actor in a Musical | Taboo | Nominated | [37] |
| 2004 | Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Taboo | Nominated | [38] |
| 2004 | Drama League Award | Distinguished Performance | Taboo | Nominated | [39] |
| 2004 | Outer Critics Circle Award | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Taboo | Nominated | [40] |
| 2004 | Theatre Fans' Choice Award | — | Taboo | Nominated | [41] |
| 2004 | NYMF Award | Outstanding Individual Performance | Caligula | Won | [42] |
| 2004 | Theatre World Award | Outstanding Broadway Debut | Taboo | Won | [43] |
| 2003 | Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical | Best Actor in a Musical or Entertainment | Taboo (West End) | Nominated | [44] |
| 2003 | Whatsonstage Award | Best Actor in a Musical | Taboo (West End) | Nominated | [45] |
References
- ^ "Euan Morton dot com: the Euan Morton website". www.euanmorton.com. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- ^ Dalglish, Darren. "Reviews, 'Taboo'" londontheatre.co.uk, 2 February 2002
- ^ Brantley, Ben."Theater Review; Flagrantly Stylish, Outrageously Sexy" The New York Times, 14 November 2003
- ^ "About 1". Theatre World Awards. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ Brantley, Ben."Theater Review: 'Cyrano De Bergerac'", The New York Times, 2 November 2007
- ^ Jones, Kenneth."'Sondheim on Sondheim', a New Musical Reflection of a Life in Art, Begins on Broadway" Archived 1 March 2014 at the Wayback Machine, Playbill, 19 March 2010. Retrieved 22 March 2014.
- ^ Isherwood, Charles."Tony Kushner and Maurice Sendak Adapt 'Brundibar,' a Czech Children's Opera" The New York Times, 9 May 2006. Retrieved 22 March 2014.
- ^ "Measure for Pleasure". Lortel Archives. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
- ^ Jones, Kenneth. "Euan Morton Stars in 'Caligula', Ancient Rome's Answer to Taboo, in NY Musical Festival Sept. 14–28" Playbill, 8 September 2004
- ^ Hernandez, Ernio. "Alfred Molina Is Agent to the Stars in Marber's 'Howard Katz' Off-Broadway" Playbill, 1 March 2007
- ^ "'Atomic' Listing" Archived 23 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine lortel.org. Retrieved 23 September 2015
- ^ Simonson, Robert. "Bay Street Theatre The Who's Tommy, With Euan Morton" Archived 20 October 2012 at the Wayback Machine, Playbill, 13 June 2006. Retrieved 22 March 2014.
- ^ Marks, Peter (30 August 2010). "'Chess' at Signature Theatre: musical theater more musical than theatrical". The Washington Post. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
- ^ Blank, Matthew. "PHOTO CALL: A First Look at the Broadway-Aimed 'Heart of Robin Hood', Starring Gabriel Ebert and Euan Morton" Playbill, 20 January 2015
- ^ Jones, Kenneth."Euan Morton Will Play Leo Frank in 'Parade' for Ford's Theatre in DC; Season Announced" Archived 3 April 2012 at the Wayback Machine Playbill, 16 March 2011. Retrieved 22 March 2014.
- ^ Verini, Bob (3 August 2015). "Regional Theater Review: 'Baskerville,' Ken Ludwig's Sherlock Tale". Variety. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
- ^ "Tony and Olivier Award nominee Ewuan Morton to star as Hedwig and Hannah Corneau to play Yitzhak" (Press release). Hedwig and the Angry Inch. 13 October 2016.
- ^ "Euan Morton – Broadway Cast & Staff | IBDB". www.ibdb.com. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
- ^ "Euan Morton – Broadway Cast & Staff | IBDB".
- ^ Smith, Paul Art (12 September 2023). "Tony Award Nominee Jarrod Spector Joins Broadway Cast of Hamilton". Broadway Direct. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ Treanor, Lorraine. "Six year old theatre critic Iain Armitage goes viral on YouTube" dctheatrescene.com, 22 August 2014
- ^ Nunn, Jerry (8 March 2017). "NUNN ON ONE: THEATER Euan Morton takes the lead in 'Hedwig'". Windy City Times. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
- ^ "Max in the Land of Lies Review". AudioFile Magazine. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "Kids Book Awards 2024". Good Housekeeping. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "2022 Audie Awards - History/Biography". Audio Publishers Association. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "2021 Voice Arts Awards Nominees". SOVAS. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "2021 Voice Arts Awards Nominees". SOVAS. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "2020 Audie Awards - Multi-voiced Performance". Audio Publishers Association. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "2019 Audie Awards - Best Male Narrator". Audio Publishers Association. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "2019 Audie Awards - Thriller/Suspense". Audio Publishers Association. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "IRNE Awards". Theatre Mirror. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "2016 Audie Awards - Middle Grade". Audio Publishers Association. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "Helen Hayes Awards". Theatre Washington. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "Bistro Awards Cast Party". Broadway World. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "2006 Drama League Award Nominees". Broadway World. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "2006 Obie Awards". Obie Awards. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "2004 Tony Award Nominees". Tony Awards. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "2004 Drama Desk Awards". About The Artists. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "2004 Drama League Awards". About The Artists. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "2003-2004 Outer Critics Circle Awards". Outer Critics Circle. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "Theatre Fans Choice Awards". Broadway World. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "Euan Morton at Zipper Factory". Broadway World. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "Theatre World Award". Broadway World. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "2003 Olivier Awards Winners". Official London Theatre. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "Whatsonstage Awards 2003". West End Theatre. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
External links
- Euan Morton at the Internet Broadway Database
- Internet Off-Broadway Database Listing
- Taboo review by Lyn Gardner, The Guardian, 23 May 2002.
- Rosie's Bum Rap: In Defense of Taboo by Richard Zoglin in [[Time {magazine}|Time]], 18 November 2003
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