Jeffrey Dean Morgan life and biography

Jeffrey Dean Morgan is an American actor.

Morgan was born in Seattle, Washington, the son of Sandy Thomas and Richard Dean Morgan. He attended Ben Franklin Elementary School, Rose Hill Junior High and Lake Washington High School in the nearby smaller city of Kirkland. Morgan was a basketball player in high school and university, until a knee injury ended his desire for a career in the sport. He was a graphic artist for a time, until he helped a friend move to Los Angeles.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan's charisma, undeniable charm and versatility have landed him a variety of prestigious feature films working alongside a number of award-winning actors and filmmakers. With a handful of major studio films due out in the coming months and consistently working on back-to-back productions, Morgan has captured the attention of Hollywood and has emerged as one of the industry's most sought-after leading men.

Morgan starred in Warner Bros.' "Watchmen," director Zack Snyder's ("300") adaptation of the iconic graphic novel. He played the pivotal role of 'The Comedian,' a Vietnam vet who is a member of a group of heroes called the Minutemen.

Morgan stars in producer Joel Silver's "The Losers," for Warner Bros. It is an adaptation of DC-Vertigo's acclaimed comic book series about a band of black ops commandos who are set up to be killed by their own government. The team barely survives and sets out to get even. James Vanderbilt adapted the screenplay, and Sylvain White directed.

Morgan can be seen in MGM/UA reboot of the 1984 action movie "Red Dawn." The plot focuses on a group of teenagers who form an insurgency, called the Wolverines, when their town is invaded by Cuban and Russian soldiers. Morgan plays the role of 'Lieutenant Andrew Tanner,' leader of the U.S. Special Forces who finds the Wolverines.

He also stars opposite two-time Academy Award winner Hilary Swank in the suspense thriller "The Resident," for Hammer Films. It is the story of a young doctor (Swank) who moves into a Brooklyn loft and becomes suspicious that she is not alone. Morgan plays 'Max,' her charming new landlord who she discovers has developed a dangerous obsession with her. Morgan previously co-starred with Swank in Warner Bros.' "P.S. I Love You."

In the Spring of 2010, the in-demand actor starred in the independent murder mystery "The Fields." In the film, based on a true story, Morgan plays a detective transplanted from New York who teams with a local investigator (Sam Worthington) to work on a series of unsolved murders in industrial wastelands surrounding Gulf Coast refineries, where as many as 70 bodies turned up over the past two decades. Together they wage a war against the unknown assailants. Michael Mann produced the film, while his daughter Ami Canaan Mann directed.

The actor traveled to Thailand, where he filmed the Weinstein Company's period drama, "Shanghai," under the direction of Mikael Hafstrom ("1408"). John Cusack stars as an American who returns to a corrupt, Japanese-occupied Shanghai four months prior to Pearl Harbor and learns that his friend 'Connor' (Morgan) has been killed. While trying to solve the murder, he discovers a much larger secret that his own government is hiding. In addition, Morgan has a role in Michael London's Groundswell Productions' "All Good Things," starring Kirsten Dunst and Ryan Goslin, also for The Weinstein Co.

He appeared in Focus Features' "Taking Woodstock," directed by Oscar-winning director Ang Lee. He also starred opposite Uma Thurman in Yari Film Group's romantic comedy, "The Accidental Husband." Additional feature credits include a cameo role opposite Rachel Weisz in Warner Bros.' comedy "Fred Claus," and the independent office comedy "Kabluey," in which he played a charismatic yet smarmy co-worker to Lisa Kudrow's character.

Morgan endeared himself to audiences with his recurring role on ABC's smash hit series "Grey's Anatomy." His dramatic arc as heart patient 'Denny Duquette,' who wins the heart of intern 'Izzie Stevens' (Katherine Heigl) in a star-crossed romance, made him a universal fan favorite. He also had recurring roles on The CW and Warner Bros. Television's drama series, "Supernatural," and on Showtime and Lions Gate Television's award-winning comedy series, "Weeds."

In his spare time, Morgan enjoys barbecuing on the grill, reading, watching movies and listening to his favorite band, The Eagles. The Seattle native also loves to root for his home team, the Seattle Seahawks. He resides in Los Angeles with his dogs Bisou and Bandit Mogan, a puppy he rescued in Puerto Rico while filming "The Losers."

Filmography:

1991: Uncaged
1995: Dillinger and Capone; Undercover Heat
1997: Legal Deceit
1999: Road Kill
2003: Something More

Television:
1996: In the Blink of an Eye

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