Matthew James “Matt” Morrison (born October 30, 1978) is an American actor, dancer, musician, and singer-songwriter. He is known for starring in multiple Broadway and Off-Broadway productions, including his portrayal of Link Larkin in Hairspray on Broadway, and most notably for his Emmy and Golden Globe nominated role as Will Schuester on the Fox television show Glee (2009–present). He has also received a Satellite Award for this role. He has signed with Adam Levine’s 222 Records. Morrison received a Tony Award nomination for his featured role as Fabrizio Nacarelli in the musical The Light in the Piazza.

Philanthropy

Matthew is making REAL Change by support these following charities: American Foundation for Equal Rights, City of Hope, Education Through Music – New York, Elton John AIDS Foundation
GLSEN, Hole in the Wall Gang, It Gets Better Project, Motion Picture and Television Fund Foundation, Save The Music Foundation, Soles4Souls, St. Francis Food Pantries and Shelters, The Trevor Project, UNICEF