Glenn Morshower Biography

(Actor)

Birthday: April 24, 1959 (Taurus)

Born In: Dallas, Texas, USA

Glenn Morshower is an American actor who became famous for his portrayal of the character of secret service agent Aaron Pierce in the TV series ‘24’. He is also known for mostly playing military or police officers. Morshower was born in Dallas, Texas. He made his film debut with a lead role in the 1976 comedy film ‘Drive-In’. He continued to appear in several films in the upcoming years, such as ‘The Philadelphia Experiment’, ‘Tango & Cash’, ‘Godzilla’ and ‘Black Hawk Down’. He also appeared in various TV shows such as ‘CSI: Crime Scene Investigation’, and ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’, mostly in guest roles. He gained popularity for his role of Secret Service Agent Aaron Pierce in the action drama series ‘24’, which is the most significant role in his television career. The show gained a lot of appreciation, and various awards and nominations as well. Another one of his important works on television was a recurring role in the superhero TV series ‘Supergirl’, between 2015 and 2019.
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Quick Facts

Also Known As: Glenn Grove Morshower

Age: 65 Years, 65 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Carolyn Morshower (m. 1978)

Born Country: United States

Actors American Men

Height: 5'11" (180 cm), 5'11" Males

City: Dallas, Texas

U.S. State: Texas

More Facts

education: Hillcrest High School (1977), Arthur Kramer Elementary School

awards: Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

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    Is Glenn Morshower related to Kiefer Sutherland?

    Glenn Morshower and Kiefer Sutherland are not related, but they have worked together on the TV series "24" where Morshower played the role of Agent Aaron Pierce, and Sutherland played the lead role of Jack Bauer.
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    What are some popular movies or TV shows Glenn Morshower has appeared in?

    Glenn Morshower has appeared in many popular movies and TV shows, including "Transformers," "X-Men: First Class," "Moneyball," "The West Wing," and "Friday Night Lights."
  • 3

    Has Glenn Morshower served in the military in real life?

    Yes, Glenn Morshower served in the United States Air Force before pursuing a career in acting. His military experience has influenced some of the roles he has portrayed on screen.
  • 4

    What is Glenn Morshower's acting style known for?

    Glenn Morshower is known for his versatile acting style, often portraying authoritative and commanding characters such as military officers, law enforcement agents, or government officials in various film and television productions.
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    Has Glenn Morshower done any voice acting work?

    Yes, Glenn Morshower has lent his voice to various projects, including video games, animated series, and commercials. One of his notable voice acting roles is providing the voice for the character General Warfield in the video game "StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty."
Childhood & Early Life
Glenn Morshower was born on 24 April 1959 in Dallas, Texas. His parents were Alan Jackson Bennett and Barbara Mae Phelps, who separated when Glenn was very young. His mother got married to Harry Sidney Morchower, whose surname he took. Sidney Morchower was the co-founder of Dallas Handbag Company.
He was raised in Currin Drive in Dallas, Texas. He attended Arthur Kramer Elementary School. Eventually, he finished his schooling from Hillcrest High School in Dallas, Texas in 1977.
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Career
Glenn Morshower started acting while he was still in high school. His debut film was ‘Drive-In’, a 1976 comedy film, which was directed by Rod Amateau. His next film was ‘Dead & Buried’, a 1981 horror film directed by Gary Sherman. The film did very poorly at the box office, though it has gained mostly positive reviews from critics.
In 1984, he appeared in the science fiction film ‘The Philadelphia Experiment’. Directed by Stewart Raffill, the film is based around an urban legend of the same name. The story takes place in 1943, where two sailors David and Jim who are stationed on a ship are used for an experiment to make it invisible to radar. However, something goes horribly wrong with the experiment and the ship completely disappears and the duo finds themselves in the Nevada desert in 1984.
Over the next few years, he was seen in various other films, some of them including ‘Tango & Cash’ (1989), ‘Under Siege’ (1992), ‘Runaway Car’ (1997), and ‘Air Force One’ (1997). He also played guest roles in several TV shows, such as ‘Quantum Leap’, in 1991, and ‘Star Trek: Voyager’ in 1995.
In 1998, he was seen in the monster film ‘Godzilla’, in a supporting role. Though the film was quite successful commercially, earning over $ 370 million on a budget of around $ 150 million, it was met with negative reviews from critics.
Some other noteworthy movies he appeared in include ‘Black Hawk Down’, a 2001 war film, which was directed by Ridley Scott. The movie did quite well commercially and earned over $ 170 million on a budget of $ 110 million. In 2005, he appeared in the action thriller film ‘Hostage’, which was directed by Florent Emilio Siri. The film was not a success at the box office, though it managed to earn more that its budget.
Morshower’s most important and best-known work on television is his role of Aaron Pierce in the action drama series ‘24’. He acted in the series in multiple seasons between 2001 and 2009. The series also gained huge popularity throughout his run, earning several awards and nominations as well. Between 2007 and 2010, he had a recurring role in another TV series ‘Friday Night Lights’.
In 2007, he had an important role in the sci-fi film ‘Transformers’ where he played Colonel Sharp. Directed by Michael Bay, the film is based on a toy line of the same name. The film was a huge success at the box office, and earned over $ 700 million on a budget of $ 150 million.
In 2009, he reprised his role in the sequel ‘Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen’. It performed quite well at the box office, earning over $ 830 million on a budget of $ 200 million. However, reviews were generally negative and critics considered it inferior to the first installment. He was seen in four other films the same year, including ‘ExTerminators’(2) and ‘Fire from Below’.
In 2011, he played Colonel Hendry in the superhero film ‘X-Men: First Class’, which is based on the X-Men characters of Marvel comics. It was the fifth installment of the X-Men film series. The film was a commercial success. The same year, he appeared in the third Transformers film ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’.
The film was a humongous success commercially, earning over 1 billion. It also became one of the highest earning films of all time. It received mostly mixed reviews. In 2015, he appeared in the mystery thriller ‘Dark Places’. Between 2015 and 2019, he also had a recurring role in the superhero series ‘Supergirl’.
In 2017, he was seen in the fourth Transformers film ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’. The film was made on a budget of over $ 200 million, and it did well commercially, earning a total of $ 600 million. Reviews were negative and it is regarded as the worst movie of the Transformers film series.
Family & Personal Life
Glenn Morshower got married to Carolyn Elizabeth Lindsley on 30 December 1978. They have two children.
Facts About Glenn Morshower
Glenn Morshower is known for his love of cooking and is an accomplished home chef, often sharing his culinary creations on social media.
In addition to his acting career, Glenn Morshower is also a talented musician who plays the guitar and piano.
Glenn Morshower is a dedicated advocate for mental health awareness and has been involved in various charitable organizations supporting mental health initiatives.
Despite his tough-guy roles on screen, Glenn Morshower is known for his kind and approachable demeanor on set, earning him the respect and admiration of his colleagues.

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