Who is Matthew Morrison?
Matthew Morrison image from Flickr.
Golden Globe nominations for 2010 have been announced, and there are a few unfamiliar names among them. Take Matthew Morrison, for instance. “Glee” fans, no doubt, would recognize the name Will Schuester, the teacher responsible for William McKinley High’s glee club.
Matthew Morrison is the actor who plays Will, and Broadway aficionados probably recognize his name. He has had small parts in feature films and other television shows, but Will Schuester is the first recurring role on a television series he’s had since he played Adam Munson on the soap opera “As the World Turns.”
A word from Matthew Morrison
While you can get instant approval for online payday loans in Georgia nowadays, Matthew Morrison traveled a lengthy road to stardom. Besides being in several Off-Broadway productions before getting roles on Broadway, he went through 10 years of bit parts on TV and film before landing the role of Will Schuester.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly today, Matthew Morrison said “Glee” creator Ryan Murphy sent him a text message today that said “You realize you’re a huge star now, right?” Morrison says he hasn’t really processed that yet.
Another “Glee” nominee
Matthew Morrison was nominated for Best Actor in a Television Series, Comedy or Musical, and the female lead on “Glee” was nominated for the actress equivalent. Lea Michele is up for best actress for her portrayal of Rachel, the undisputed star of the glee club. Lea Michele is the only relative unknown nominee in a sea of well-known actresses. The other women up for the same Golden Globe Lea Michele was nominated for are Tina Fey, Edie Falco, Courtney Cox and Toni Colette.
He role in “Glee” marks Lea Michele’s debut in American television, and she’s made quite the splash. Since securing her role on “Glee,” aside from getting the Golden Globe nomination, she has appeared on “The Tyra Banks Show,” “Rachael Ray,” “Late Show with David Letterman” and “Entertainment Tonight.”
