Robin Morrissey
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Robin Morrissey | |
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 Morrissey in 2024 | |
| Born | (1989-06-21) 21 June 1989 (age 36) Liverpool, England |
| Citizenship | United Kingdom |
| Alma mater | RADA |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Notable work | Cloud Atlas (2012) Mindhorn (2016) Apple Tree Yard (2017) |
Robin Morrissey is (born 21 June 1989) 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.
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]
In 2024, Robin Morrissey played Felix in Coronation Street.[20]
He also starred as Jack Worthing in The Importance of Being Earnest at the Royal Exchange, Manchester.[21][22]
In 2025, Morrissey starred as Snowball in Animal Farm for Stratford East and Leeds Playhouse. The production was nominated for an Olivier Award for Best New Production in Affiliate Theatre.[23][24] He also appeared as Scott Beddows in Casualty.[25]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Cloud Atlas | Young Cavendish |
| Love Bite | Bruno | |
| 2017 | Mindhorn | PC Green |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Holby City | Tom Ross |
| 2013 | Little Crackers | Paul O'Grady |
| 2017 | Apple Tree Yard | Jamie |
| 2018 | Doctors | Will Hurran |
| 2020 | Home | Ian |
| 2021 | The Tower | PS Fred Thomson |
| 2024 | Coronation Street | Felix |
| 2025 | Casualty | Scott Beddows |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Theatre | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Accrington Pals | Tom | Manchester Royal Exchange | James Dacre |
| 2014 | Twelfth Night | Valentine | Liverpool Everyman | Gemma Bodinetz |
| 2014 | Juno and the Paycock | Charles Bentham | Bristol Old Vic | Gemma Bodinetz |
| 2015 | Sex and the three day week | Ben Ballard | Liverpool Playhouse | Serdar Bilis |
| 2016 | The Government Inspector | Khlestakov | Birmingham Repertory Theatre | Roxana Silbert |
| 2017 | Gabriel | Gabriel | UK Tour | Kate McGregor |
| 2019 | Edmond de Bergerac | Leo | Birmingham Rep / UK Tour | Roxana Silbert |
| 2022 | Deep Blue | Matt | Liverpool Everyman | |
| 2023 | Richard III | Rivers | Rose Theatre Kingston | Adjoa Andoh |
| 2024 | The Importance of Being Earnest | Jack Worthing | Manchester Royal Exchange | Josh Roche |
| 2025 | Animal Farm | Snowball | Leeds Playhouse | Amy Leach |
References
- ↑ Debruge, Peter (2012-09-09). "Cloud Atlas". Variety. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
- ↑ Tartaglione, Nancy (2017-03-28). "Netflix Has Eye For Brit Comedy 'Mindhorn'; Takes Rights Outside UK". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
- ↑ Fabrique. "Robin Morrissey — RADA". www.rada.ac.uk. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
- ↑ Debruge, Peter (2012-09-09). "Cloud Atlas". Variety. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
- ↑ "Poster and Teaser Trailer for Love Bite". 2011-12-09.
- ↑ Guide, British Comedy. "Little Crackers Little Crackers 2012, Episode 9 - Paul O'Grady's Little Cracker". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
- ↑ "The Accrington Pals – review". the Guardian. 2013-01-22. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
- ↑ "Twelfth Night | Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse theatres". www.everymanplayhouse.com. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
- ↑ "Juno and the Paycock | Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse theatres". www.everymanplayhouse.com. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
- ↑ "Sex and the Three Day Week | Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse theatres". www.everymanplayhouse.com. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
- ↑ "BBC One - Mindhorn". BBC. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
- ↑ "The Government Inspector review – Gogol's farce driven into a frenzy". the Guardian. 2016-04-25. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
- ↑ BWW News Desk. "THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR Nominated for Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre Olivier Award". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
- ↑ "Robin Morrissey | BFI". www2.bfi.org.uk. Archived from the original on July 24, 2018. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
- ↑ Cavendish, Dominic (2017-04-02). "Gabriel, Richmond Theatre, review: 'A rewarding, haunting evening'". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
- ↑ "BBC One - Doctors, Series 19, A Chip off the Old Block?". BBC. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
- ↑ Maxwell, Dominic. "Review: Edmond de Bergerac at Birmingham Rep". ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
- ↑ "Edmond de Bergerac review – France's hectic answer to Shakespeare in Love". the Guardian. 2019-03-22. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
- ↑ Guide, British Comedy. "Robin Morrissey". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
- ↑ Carreno, Laura (2024-06-14). "Where you've seen Coronation Street's Felix before amid Hollywood star's debut". The Mirror. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ↑ Fisher, Mark (2024-06-20). "The Importance of Being Earnest review – Algernon et al get a 21st-century makeover". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ↑ Jones, Rebecca (2024-06-15). "ITV Coronation Street actor 'set to quit' after short time on cobbles". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ↑ "Animal Farm at Stratford East and on tour – review". 2025-02-14. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
- ↑ Haywood, Jo (2025-03-05). "Prestigious Olivier Awards nomination for our five-star hit". Leeds Playhouse. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
- ↑ "BBC One - Casualty, 8: Internal Affairs, Episode 12". BBC. Retrieved 2025-06-10.