| Who is it? | Actor, Soundtrack, Director |
| Birth Day | October 18, 1947 |
| Birth Place | Harlem, New York City, New York, United States |
| Joe Morton age | 76 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
| Alma mater | Hofstra University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1970–present |
| Children | 3 |
Joe Morton is a renowned actor, soundtrack artist, and director hailing from the United States. With a diverse and successful career in the entertainment industry, Joe Morton has garnered a net worth of approximately $400,000 by 2024. Recognized for his exceptional acting skills and versatility, he has showcased his talent in films, television shows, and stage performances throughout his career. With numerous accolades under his belt, Joe Morton's contributions to the world of entertainment have solidified his position as a respected figure in the industry.
On daytime, Morton has had roles on Search for Tomorrow (Dr. James Foster, 1973–74), Another World (Dr. Abel Marsh and Leo Mars, 1983–84), and All My Children (Dr. Zeke McMillan, 2002). In 2002, he appeared on the London stage in the play Art.
Morton has made many notable TV guest appearances, including his appearances as Dr. Steven Hamilton in the first two seasons of Smallville. He starred in the Sanford and Son spin-off Grady (1975–76), M*A*S*H* (battalion aid surgeon Capt. Nick Saunders, 1976), Under One Roof (1995) and E-Ring (2005).
Morton made his Broadway debut in Hair, appeared in Salvation, and was nominated for a Tony Award for Raisin. He has appeared in over 70 movies, including John Sayles' The Brother from Another Planet (as The Brother), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (as Dr. Miles Bennett Dyson) and Blues Brothers 2000 (as 'Cabel "Cab" Chamberlain', based upon the late Cab Calloway).
He portrayed the jack-of-all-trades scientist Henry Deacon as a regular on Syfy Channel's Eureka (2006–12). Morton is currently playing the role of Eli Pope on the hit drama Scandal, a role for which he has received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.
In 2014, Morton won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Eli Pope, Olivia Pope's father, in Scandal, and is known for playing the role of Henry Deacon on the popular TV series Eureka.
In 2016, Morton portrayed the Activist and Comedian Dick Gregory in the play Turn Me Loose at the Westside Theatre in Manhattan. Morton portrayed Dr. Silas Stone, father of Victor Stone/Cyborg, in a cameo role in the 2016 film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, part of the DC Extended Universe. He reprised the character in the film Justice League (2017).
