Rob Morgan (actor) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rob Morgan
Rob Morgan in 2019
Born	(1973-02-24) February 24, 1973 (age 52) New Bern, North Carolina, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2004–present

Rob Morgan is an American actor born on February 24, 1973. He is famous for playing many different characters in popular movies and TV shows. You might know him as Turk Barrett from the Marvel Netflix series, or as Officer Powell in the hit show Stranger Things. He also played Hap Jackson in Mudbound and Dr. Teddy Oglethorpe in Don't Look Up.

In 2020, a big newspaper called New York Times listed Rob Morgan as one of the "25 Greatest Actors of the 21st Century." This shows how talented and respected he is in the acting world.

Rob Morgan's Acting Career

Rob Morgan has been acting since 2004, appearing in many films and television series. He is known for bringing his characters to life, whether they are small roles or main characters.

Movies Rob Morgan Has Been In

Rob Morgan has acted in many movies. Some of his notable film roles include:

• Pariah (2011)
• Mudbound (2017), where he played Hap Jackson. This role was very important and earned him awards.
• Just Mercy (2019), where he played Herbert Richardson.
• Greyhound (2020), a war movie starring Tom Hanks.
• Don't Look Up (2021), a comedy-drama where he played Dr. Teddy Oglethorpe alongside many famous actors.
• Smile (2022), a horror film.

TV Shows Rob Morgan Has Been In

Rob Morgan has also had many roles on television. Here are some of his well-known TV appearances:

• 30 Rock (2009)
• Daredevil (2015–2016), where he played Turk Barrett. He continued this role in other Marvel shows.
• Stranger Things (2016–present), playing Officer Powell. This is a very popular science fiction show.
• Luke Cage (2016–2018), again as Turk Barrett.
• The Defenders (2017), as Turk Barrett.
• The Punisher (2017–2019), as Turk Barrett.
• Jessica Jones (2018), as Turk Barrett.
• Iron Fist (2018), as Turk Barrett.
• This Is Us (2018–2019), a popular family drama.
• Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022), playing Earvin Johnson Sr.
• Lawmen: Bass Reeves (2023), a Western series.

Awards and Recognitions

Rob Morgan has received several awards and nominations for his acting. These awards show how much his work is appreciated by critics and other actors.

• In 2017, he won a Gotham Independent Film Award for Best Ensemble Cast for his role in Mudbound. This award is given to a group of actors who work well together in a movie.
• Also in 2017, the cast of Stranger Things, including Rob Morgan, won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.
• In 2018, he won the Independent Spirit Robert Altman Award for Mudbound, which honors a film's director, casting director, and ensemble cast.
• In 2019, he won a Black Reel Award for Outstanding Guest Actor, Drama Series for his role in This Is Us.

These awards highlight his talent and the impact of his performances.

See also

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