Robin Morrissey (born 21 June 1989) is a British screen and theatre actor. He is known for his roles in the films Cloud Atlas (2012), and Mindhorn (2016). As well as this, he portrayed Will Hurran in the BBC soap opera Doctors.
Early life and education Morrissey attended Merchant Taylors' Boys' School, Crosby. In 2011 Morrissey graduated with an acting BA degree from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. His uncle is David Morrissey, an English actor and filmmaker.
Career In 2012, Morrissey made his professional debut playing Young Cavendish in the fantasy film Cloud Atlas directed by the Wachowskis and Tom Tykwer. In the same year, he played Bruno in the comedy horror film Love Bite.
In 2013, Morrissey starred as the young Paul O'Grady in the comedy-drama Little Crackers.
Morrissey made his stage debut at the Royal Exchange in Manchester in 2013. He played Tom in the First World War play The Accrington Pals by Peter Whelan. In 2014, Morrissey played Valentine in Twelfth Night in the opening production of the new Liverpool Everyman Theatre, Charles Bentham in Juno and the Paycock at the Bristol Old Vic, and Ben Ballard in Sex and the Three Day Week at the Liverpool Playhouse.
In 2016, Morrissey continued his film career playing PC Green, in the independent comedy film, Mindhorn.
Morrissey starred as Khlestakov in The Government Inspector for Ramps on the Moon in 2016. The production was nominated for an Olivier Award for outstanding achievement by an affiliate theatre.
In 2017, he played Jamie in the BBC four-part series Apple Tree Yard alongside Emily Watson. He also played the title role of Gabriel in the UK Tour of Moira Buffini's WWII drama, Gabriel, alongside Paul McGann.
In 2018, Morrissey guest starred as Will Hurran, the nephew of Jimmi Clay (Adrian Lewis Morgan), in fourteen episodes of Doctors on the BBC.
In 2019, Morrissey played Leo in the UK tour of Edmond de Bergerac.
He has played Fred Thompson in The Tower since 2021.
In 2024, Morrissey played Felix in Coronation Street. He also starred as Jack Worthing in The Importance of Being Earnest at the Royal Exchange, Manchester.
In 2025, Morrissey starred as Snowball in Animal Farm for Stratford East and Leeds Playhouse. The production was nominated for an Olivier Award for Best New Production in Affiliate Theatre. He also appeared as Scott Beddows in Casualty.
In 2026, Morrissey played Macbeth in Macbeth at Storyhouse, Chester, with reviewers labelling his performance "a masterclass in acting". He also played the lead role of Phil in Brassed Off at Leeds Playhouse, where he was praised for his depiction of depression and mental trauma in the face of financial trouble. WhatsOnStage drew comparisons with the Yosser Hughes breakdown from Boys from the Blackstuff: "His divided loyalties are agonising at times, especially in his crazy speech as a clown at a children's party, his loss of self-respect taking us back to Yosser Hughes." He made a guest appearance as Tony in season 3 of the ITV comedy G'wed.
Filmography
Film YearTitleRole2012Cloud AtlasYoung CavendishLove BiteBruno2017MindhornPC Green
Television YearTitleRole2012Holby CityTom Ross2013Little CrackersPaul O'Grady2017Apple Tree YardJamie2018DoctorsWill Hurran2020HomeIan2021The TowerPS Fred Thomson2024Coronation StreetFelix2025CasualtyScott Beddows2026G'wedTony
Theatre YearTitleRoleTheatreDirector2013The Accrington PalsTomManchester Royal ExchangeJames Dacre2014Twelfth NightValentineLiverpool EverymanGemma Bodinetz2014Juno and the PaycockCharles BenthamBristol Old VicGemma Bodinetz2015Sex and the Three Day WeekBen BallardLiverpool PlayhouseSerdar Bilis2016The Government InspectorKhlestakovBirmingham Repertory TheatreRoxana Silbert2017GabrielGabrielUK TourKate McGregor2019Edmond de BergeracLeoBirmingham Rep / UK TourRoxana Silbert2022Deep BlueMattLiverpool EverymanNicole Behan 2023Richard IIIRiversRose Theatre KingstonAdjoa Andoh2024The Importance of Being EarnestJack WorthingManchester Royal ExchangeJosh Roche2025Animal FarmSnowballLeeds PlayhouseAmy Leach2026MacbethMacbethStoryhouse, ChesterJamie Sophia Fletcher2026Brassed OffPhilLeeds PlayhouseAmy Leach
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