Matthew Morrison Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Net Worth, Height, Broadway, Glee

Matthew James Morrison, known professionally as Matthew Morrison, is an American actor, singer, and dancer best known for his role as Will Schuester in the Fox musical comedy-drama series Glee (2009–2015), earning him a Satellite Award and nominations for a Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy.

With a career rooted in Broadway, where he starred in productions like Hairspray and The Light in the Piazza, Morrison has showcased his triple-threat talents across stage, screen, and music, releasing three solo albums and performing in concert tours.

Profile

• Full Name: Matthew James Morrison
• Stage Name: Matthew Morrison
• Born: 30, October 1978
• Age: 46 years old
• Birthplace: Fort Ord, California, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Singer, Dancer, and Songwriter
• Height: 1.80m
• Parents: Thomas Morrison, Mary Louise Fraser
• Siblings: None
• Spouse: Renee Puente (m. 2014)
• Girlfriends: Chrishell Stause (ex), and Kristen Bell (ex)
• Children: Revel James Makai Morrison, Phoenix Monroe Morrison
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $10 million

Early Life and Education

Matthew James Morrison was born on October 30, 1978, in Fort Ord, California, to Thomas Morrison, a nurse, and Mary Louise Fraser, a midwife. An only child, he was raised in Chico, California, where he developed an early passion for performing arts through school musicals.

Morrison graduated from Los Alamitos High School and attended the Orange County School of the Arts, excelling in musical theater. He briefly studied at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts but left after two years to pursue a professional acting career.

His ethnicity is of Scottish and English descent, and he was raised in a Christian household, though his current religious beliefs are not publicly detailed.

Career

Matthew Morrison began his career on Broadway, making his debut in 1999 as an ensemble member in Footloose. He gained recognition as Link Larkin in Hairspray (2002–2004) and earned a Tony Award nomination for his role as Fabrizio Nacarelli in The Light in the Piazza (2005).

His early television appearances included guest roles on Hack (2003) and As the World Turns (2006), where he played Adam Munson. His breakthrough came in 2009 with Glee, where he portrayed Will Schuester, the optimistic glee club teacher.

The role showcased his singing and dancing, contributing to the Glee cast’s chart-topping albums and earning Morrison a 2010 Satellite Award for Best Actor.

Post-Glee, Morrison expanded his film and television work, appearing in What to Expect When You’re Expecting (2012), Tulip Fever (2017), and The Greatest Dancer (2020) as a guest judge. He returned to Broadway in 2015 as J.M. Barrie in Finding Neverland, receiving critical praise, and performed in Grey’s Anatomy (2017) as Dr. Paul Stadler.

His music career includes three solo albums: Matthew Morrison (2011), Where It All Began (2013), a collection of Broadway standards, and Disney Dreamin’ with Matthew Morrison (2020). He also starred in American Horror Story: 1984 (2019) and performed at London’s Dominion Theatre in 2024 for a Glee 15th-anniversary concert.

Morrison continues to balance stage, screen, and music, with recent performances including a 2024 guest appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show to promote Glee’s legacy and a role in the 2025 film The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection, directed by Mel Gibson.

His work as a choreographer and dance captain for events like the Glee Live! tours highlights his multifaceted talents. Morrison’s advocacy for arts education, through partnerships with organizations like the Young Storytellers Foundation, underscores his commitment to inspiring future performers, cementing his influence in entertainment.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @matthewmorrison
• Facebook Handle: Matthew Morrison
• Twitter Handle: @Matt_Morrison

Personal Life

Matthew Morrison married actress and model Renee Puente on October 18, 2014, in Maui, Hawaii, after meeting her in 2011. They have two children: a son, Revel James Makai, and a daughter, Phoenix Monroe.

Previously, he was engaged to actress Chrishell Stause from 2006 to 2007 and was rumored to have dated Glee co-star Kristen Bell, though unconfirmed.

Morrison resides in Los Angeles and is an avid golfer and supporter of veterans’ charities, influenced by his upbringing near a military base. In 2020, he faced minor backlash over comments about Glee’s diversity, later clarifying his support for inclusivity.

He remains active in philanthropy, supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Filmography

• Footloose (1999)
• The Rocky Horror Show (2001)
• Hairspray (2002–2004)
• The Light in the Piazza (2005)
• South Pacific (2008)
• Glee (2009–2015)
• What to Expect When You’re Expecting (2012)
• Finding Neverland (2015)
• Tulip Fever (2017)
• Grey’s Anatomy (2017)
• American Horror Story: 1984 (2019)
• The Greatest Dancer (2020)

Discography

• Matthew Morrison (2011)
• Where It All Began (2013)
• Disney Dreamin’ with Matthew Morrison (2020)

Net Worth

Matthew Morrison has an estimated net worth of $10 million, primarily earned through his starring role in Glee, Broadway performances in Hairspray and Finding Neverland, and his music career, including three solo albums and Glee cast recordings that sold millions.