David Bowditch Morse (born October 11, 1953) is an American actor, singer, director, and writer. He first came to national attention as Dr. Jack Morrison in the medical drama series
St. Elsewhere from 1982 to 1988. He continued his film career with roles in
Dancer in the Dark,
The Indian Runner,
The Negotiator,
Contact,
The Green Mile,
Disturbia,
The Long Kiss Goodnight,
The Crossing Guard,
The Rock,
Extreme Measures,
12 Monkeys,
16 Blocks, and
Hounddog.