Amy Morton
| Amy Morton | |
|---|---|
 Steppenwolf Theatre ensemble members Rondi Reed (left) and Morton in the original Chicago cast of August: Osage County | |
| Born |
January 1, 1958[1] Oak Park, Illinois |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1983–present |
Amy Morton (b. January 1, 1958 in Oak Park, Illinois) is an American actress and director, best known for her work in theatre. Morton was nominated two times for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her performances in August: Osage County and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. On screen, she is known for her performances in films Rookie of the Year (1993), Up In The Air (2009), The Dilemma (2011) and Bluebird (2013). In 2014, Morton began starring as Sergeant Trudy Platt in the NBC drama series Chicago P.D.
Life and career
Morton was born in Oak Park, Illinois and attended Oak Park and River Forest High School in Oak Park. She attended both Triton College and Clarke University but did not graduate.[2]
A member of Steppenwolf Theater's core group of actors since 1997, Morton has spent most of her career working in the Chicago theater scene.[3] She has appeared in many stage productions, include Clybourne Park, American Buffalo, Dublin Carol, The Pillowman, Love-Lies-Bleeding and Awake and Sing.[3]
Morton made her Broadway debut starring opposite Gary Sinise as Nurse Ratched in the Tony Award winning 2001 revival of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.[4] She originated the role of Barbara in both the original Chicago production and the original Broadway production of Tracy Letts' August: Osage County. For her portrayal she was nominated for both a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award.[4] Morton reprised the role in the Fall 2008 London production at the National Theatre.[5] Morton received her second Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play nomination for her leading performance in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (2012–13).[4][6] In 2015, she made her Off-Broadway directing debut with play Guards at the Taj.[7][8]
Morton has appeared in a number of films. She made her feature film debut in a supporting role in 1992 comedy, Straight Talk starring Dolly Parton. In 1993 she had main role as mother of the lead character in Rookie of the Year. The film had a box office success, grossing more that $56 millions worldwide.[9] Her next screen role was in the 1999 crime thriller 8mm directed by Joel Schumacher. Ten years later, Morton landed her breakthrough role as George Clooney's character sister in the critically acclaimed drama film Up In The Air directed by Jason Reitman.[10] In 2011 she appeared in the comedy-drama film The Dilemma, and in 2013 had the leading role in the critically acclaimed independent film, Bluebird.[11]
On television, Morton guest starred on Crime Story, The Equalizer, ER, Private Practice, and Homeland. From 2011 to 2012 she had the recurring role of Catherine Walsh, the Republican candidate for governor, in the Starz political drama, Boss. From 2013 to 2014 she had another recurring role as Erin Reagan's new boss, Amanda Harris, on the CBS drama, Blue Bloods. In 2014, Morton was cast in the recurring role as Sergeant Trudy Platt in the NBC dramas Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D.[12] Morton has been upped from recurring guest star to series regular as of the second season on Chicago P.D.[13]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Straight Talk | Ann | |
| 1993 | Falling Down | Mom at Back Yard | |
| 1993 | Rookie of the Year | Mary Rowengartner | |
| 1999 | 8mm | Janet Mathews | |
| 2009 | The Greatest | Lydia | |
| 2009 | Up In The Air | Kara Bingham | Central Ohio Film Critics Association Award for Best Ensemble Nominated – Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Acting Ensemble Nominated – Denver Film Critics Society Award for Best Acting Ensemble Nominated – Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Ensemble |
| 2011 | The Dilemma | Diane Popovich | |
| 2013 | Bluebird | Lesley | Karlovy Vary International Film Festival Award for Best Actress |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Through Naked Eyes | Karen | Television film |
| 1986–1987 | Crime Story | Brenda Mahoney | 3 episodes |
| 1988–1989 | The Equalizer | Linda Wilhite / Gina Rox | Episodes: "Eighteen with a Bullet" and "Endgame" |
| 1993 | Kiss of a Killer | Reba | Television film |
| 2009 | ER | Mrs. Walters | Episode: "Shifting Equilibrium" |
| 2011 | Private Practice | Leni | Episode: "Who We Are" |
| 2011–2012 | Boss | Catherine Walsh | Recurring role, 9 episodes |
| 2013 | Homeland | Erin Kimball | Episode: "Tin Man Is Down" |
| 2013–2014 | Blue Bloods | Amanda Harris | Recurring role, 5 episodes |
| 2014 | Girls | Sissy | Episode: "Flo" |
| 2014–present | Chicago Fire | Sergeant Trudy Platt | Recurring role |
| 2014–present | Chicago P.D. | Sergeant Trudy Platt | Recurring role (season 1), Series regular (season 2-present) |
Awards
- Nominated – 2008 – Best Actress in a Play – August: Osage County
- Nominated – 2013 – Best Actress in a Play – Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf
- Nominated – 2008 – Best Actress in a Play – August: Osage County
- Nominated – 2013 – Best Actress in a Play – Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf
Joseph Jefferson Awards (Chicago, IL)
- Nominated – 1984 – Actress in a Principal Role in a Play – Life and Limb (Wisdom Bridge Theatre)
- Winner – 1986 – Actress in a Supporting Role in a Play – You Can't Take It with You (Steppenwolf Theatre Company)
- Nominated – 1986 – Actress in a Principal Role in a Play – Puntila and his Hired Man (Remains Theatre)
- Nominated – 1987 – Actress in a Principal Role in a Play – Higher Standard of Living (Remains Theatre)
- Nominated – 1988 – Actress in a Supporting Role in a Play – Big Time (Remains Theatre)
- Nominated – 2002 – Director of a Play – Glengarry Glen Ross (Steppenwolf Theatre Company)
- Nominated – 2002 – Actress in a Principal Role in a Play – The Royal Family (Steppenwolf Theatre Company)
- Nominated – 2003 – Actress in a Principal Role in a Play – Homebody/Kabul (Steppenwolf Theatre Company)
- Nominated – 2007 – Actress in a Principal Role in a Play – August: Osage County (Steppenwolf Theatre Company)
Helen Hayes Awards (Washington DC)
- Nominated - 2012 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production - Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf
References
- ↑ Phillips, Michael (December 11, 2009). "Talking Pictures: Amy Morton, "Up in the Air"". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved April 13, 2014.
- ↑ "Subscription Center". Retrieved 12 June 2015.
- 1 2 "Amy Morton". Steppenwolf Theatre Company. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Amy Morton – IBDB: The official source for Broadway Information". Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ↑ "Broadway.com". Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ↑ "Cicely Tyson, Best Actress In A Play: 'The Trip to Bountiful' Actor Wins Tony". The Huffington Post. 10 June 2013. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ↑ David Rooney. "Rajiv Joseph's 'Guards at the Taj': Theater Review – Hollywood Reporter". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 12 June 2015.
- ↑ Marilyn Stasio. "'Guards at the Taj' Review: Rajiv Joseph's New Play at the Atlantic – Variety". Variety. Retrieved 12 June 2015.
- ↑ "Rookie of the Year (1993) – Box Office Mojo". Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ↑ "Talking Pictures: Amy Morton,". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ↑ "Bluebird". Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ↑ "Steppenwolf Theatre vet Amy Morton joins police force on 'Chicago PD'". Voices. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ↑ "Chicago P.D.'s Amy Morton Addresses Fans' Love-Hate for Sgt. Platt". TV Guide. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
External links
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