Matthew James "Matt" Morrison (born October 30, 1978) is an American actor, dancer, 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 for his role as
Will Schuester on the
Fox television show
Glee (2009–2015). He is 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. From March 2015 to January 2016, Morrison starred in the lead role of J.M. Barrie in the Broadway production of
Finding Neverland.