Rob Morgan (actor) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rob Morgan
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 (born February 24, 1973) is an American actor famous for playing memorable characters in popular TV shows and movies. You might know him as the tough Officer Powell in the hit series Stranger Things or as the clever criminal Turk Barrett in several Marvel shows on Netflix.

He has also appeared in major films like the powerful drama Mudbound and the star-studded comedy Don't Look Up. In 2020, The New York Times named him one of the 25 greatest actors of the 21st century, placing him at number 20 on their list.

Acting Career

Rob Morgan began his acting career in 2004. He started with smaller roles in TV shows and films, working hard to build his reputation. His talent for playing a wide range of characters soon got him noticed by directors and audiences.

Breakthrough Roles

Morgan became widely recognized for his role as Turk Barrett. He played this character across six different Marvel television series on Netflix, including Daredevil, Luke Cage, and The Defenders. His character was a common link between the different superhero stories.

Another one of his most famous roles is Officer Powell in the Netflix science-fiction series Stranger Things. He has been a part of the show since it began in 2016, playing one of the police officers in the town of Hawkins.

Success in Movies

Rob Morgan has also had great success in films. In 2017, he played Hap Jackson in the historical drama Mudbound. The movie is about two families in rural Mississippi after World War II. His performance, along with the rest of the cast, received high praise.

Some of his other important movie roles include:

• Herbert Richardson in Just Mercy (2019), a powerful film about justice.
• Dr. Teddy Oglethorpe in Don't Look Up (2021), a scientist trying to warn the world about a comet.
• Isaac Jefferson in The Photograph (2020), a romantic drama.
• Louis McKay in The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021), a movie about the famous jazz singer.

Awards and Recognition

Rob Morgan's acting has earned him several awards and nominations. His work is often celebrated for its depth and honesty.

In 2017, he and the cast of Stranger Things won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. That same year, the cast of Mudbound won a Gotham Award and an Independent Spirit Robert Altman Award for their ensemble performance.

He was also nominated for an NAACP Image Award for his role in Just Mercy. His powerful performances continue to be recognized by critics and award organizations.

Selected Film and TV Roles

Here is a list of some of Rob Morgan's most well-known work.

Notable Films

• Pariah (2011)
• Mudbound (2017)
• Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017)
• The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019)
• Just Mercy (2019)
• Greyhound (2020)
• The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021)
• The Unforgivable (2021)
• Don't Look Up (2021)
• Smile (2022)

Notable Television Shows

• Daredevil (2015–2016)
• Stranger Things (2016–present)
• Luke Cage (2016–2018)
• Godless (2017)
• The Defenders (2017)
• The Punisher (2017–2019)
• Jessica Jones (2018)
• Iron Fist (2018)
• This Is Us (2018–2019)
• Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022)

See also

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