Morgan Spector (born 4 October 1980) is an American actor. He first gained recognition for his appearances in the television series Homeland (2018) and The Plot Against America (2020) as well as the films Christine (2016), A Vigilante (2018), and Boston Strangler (2023). He has since starred in the HBO historical drama The Gilded Age (2022–present).

Early life and education Spector grew up in Guerneville, California. His father was an attorney and his mother worked in public education as a teacher and then as an administrator.Matthew Blank. PLAYBILL.COM'S CUE & A: Machinal Star Morgan Spector Playbill. January 21, 2014 Spector's father is Jewish; his paternal grandmother was an actress in the New York Yiddish Theatre District.Adrianna Chaviva Freedman. Get Ready For A Very Jewish Philip Roth TV Show, The Forward. April 16, 2019Gerri Miller. The Jewish Stars of Summer TV, Jewish Journal. May 28, 2019Gerri Miller. 'The Plot Against America' Explains How Genocide 'Can Happen Here' Says Producer, Jewish Journal. March 11, 2020 His mother is of mostly Irish Catholic descent.

Spector acted for the first time in community theater at the age of eight; and later acted in high school and college productions.Alexis Soloski. 012). Angel or Devil, an Actor Finds Peace With It All The New York Times. February 9, 2012

After graduating from Reed College, in Portland, Oregon, he enrolled in the acting school of the American Conservatory Theater, in San Francisco. He next pursued work in regional theater, including a tour in The Lion King. In 2006, he moved to New York City.

Career In 2010, Spector made his Broadway debut as Rodolpho in Gregory Mosher's revival of Arthur Miller's play A View from the Bridge. He was originally cast in a bit part, but moved into the major role when the actor scheduled for it was injured during previews. In 2012 he played the role of Boris in The Russian Transport, by Erika Sheffer. It was produced Off-Broadway by The New Group.

In 2014, he co-starred with Rebecca Hall in a Broadway revival of Sophie Treadwell's Machinal. They later married; they appeared together on stage in New York again in June 2017, in Clare Lizzimore's play Animal.Alexis Soloski. Rebecca Hall and Morgan Spector: Together, Onstage and Off, The New York Times. May 25, 2017 They have also appeared together on-screen in the 2016 drama Christine and the 2017 film Permission.

In 2018, Spector starred alongside Olivia Wilde in the drama A Vigilante.Owen Gleiberman. SXSW Film Review: 'A Vigilante' Variety. March 17, 2018 In 2019, he starred alongside Gina Torres in the legal drama Pearson on USA Network, a spin-off of Suits.LaToya Ferguson. Pearson: Come for Gina Torres, Then Decide Whether to Stay Paste. July 17, 2019

In 2020, he starred in the HBO miniseries adaptation of Philip Roth's The Plot Against America, alongside Winona Ryder.Jessica Zack. Morgan Spector's political perspective aptly cast in 'The Plot Against America'. Datebook, San Francisco Chronicle. March 13, 2020The Plot Against America Trailer Warns That the Fascism Call Is Coming From Inside the House Vulture. January 30, 2020 In 2022, he also headlined alongside Cynthia Nixon and Christine Baranski in HBO's The Gilded Age.Denise Petski, Nellie Andreeva. 'The Gilded Age': Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, Amanda Peet & Morgan Spector To Star In HBO Period Drama Deadline. September 26, 2019Dave Itzkoff. HBO's 'The Gilded Age' finally arrives as the 'next Downton Abbey'. Preview, Houston Chronicle. January 21, 2022

Personal life In September 2015, Spector married actress Rebecca Hall, whom he had first met the year before during their work together in the Broadway play Machinal. Their first child was born in 2018.Jen Juneau Rebecca Hall and Morgan Spector Expecting First Child - See the Hilarious Double Announcement. People. January 1, 2018

Spector is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and helped produce the documentary, The Big Scary "S" Word. In 2024, along with 30 other artists, Spector participated in publicly reading the dossier of South Africa's genocide case against Israel, which was brought before the International Court of Justice. The reading was organised by Palifest.

In September 2025, Spector signed an open pledge with Film Workers for Palestine promising not to work with Israeli film institutions "that are implicated in genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people."

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2004 Raspberry Heaven Kurt Callaway 2010 The Last Airbender Lead Fire Nation Soldier 2011 Musical Chairs Kenny 2013 All Is Bright Vladimir Burning Blue William Stephensen2014 Grand Street Nino The Drop Andre2016 Christine Dr. Parsons Chuck Sylvester Stallone2017 Great Choice Waiter Split Derek Man with Van Kier Permission Reece 2018 A Vigilante Sadie's Husband 2021 With/In: Volume 1 Segment: "Mother!!"; also director 2022 Nanny Adam 2023 Boston Strangler James McLaughlin 2024 I Don't Understand You Massimo 2026 Caity Paul Moonfish Also executive producer

Television Year Title Role NotesRef. 2009–2010 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Player #1/Tech 2 episodes 2010 How to Make It in America Scott 2 episodes 2011–2013 Person of Interest Peter Yogorov 5 episodes2013 Do No Harm Roman Spektor Episode: "Morning, Sunshine" Orange Is the New Black Patrick Episode: "Lesbian Request Denied" Boardwalk Empire Frank Capone 4 episodes Zero Hour Golem 3 episodes 2014 Unforgettable Dean Episode: "Cashing Out" 2015 Allegiance Victor Dobrynin 13 episodes 2015–16 Friday Night Tykes Narrator 20 episodes 2016 Friday Night Tykes: Steel Country Narrator 12 episodes 2017 The Mist Kevin Copeland 10 episodes2018 Homeland Dante Allen Main role (season 7) Suits Mayor Bobby Novak Episode: "Good-Bye" 2019 Pearson Mayor Bobby Novak Main role 2020 The Plot Against America Herman Levin 2022–presentThe Gilded Age George Russell 2024Solar Opposites Buttercup 2025 Black Rabbit Campbell Recurring role

Theatre Morgan Spector has appeared in theatre productions both on and off Broadway. Year Title Role VenueRef. 2010 A View from the Bridge Rodolpho Cort Theatre, Broadway2012 Russian Transport Boris Acorn Theatre, Off-Broadway Harvey Lyman Sanderson M.D. Studio 54, Broadway 2014 Machinal A Lover American Airlines Theatre, Broadway2016 Ironbound Performer Rattlestick Theater, Off-Broadway Incognito Performer New York City Center, Off-Broadway 2017 Animal Tom Atlantic Stage 2, Off-Broadway 2017 Fallen Angels Maurice Duclos American Airlines Theatre, Broadway

Awards and nominations Morgan Spector has been nominated both television and theatre awards. Year Association Category Project Result Ref. 2012 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Russian Transport 2021 Critics' Choice Television Awards Best Actor in a Movie/Miniseries The Plot Against America 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series The Gilded Age

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