Date of birth: June 21, 1964 (Age: 62 as of September 2026)
Full name: David Mark Morrissey
Born place: Kensington, Liverpool, Merseyside, England
Height: 6’3’’ (190 cm)
Weight: 80 kg (176 pounds)
Hair color: Brown
Eye color: Blue
David Mark Morrissey was born on June 21, 1964, in Kensington, Liverpool, England. He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and began performing with Liverpool’s Everyman Theatre.
Morrissey is known internationally as the Governor in The Walking Dead and for roles in State of Play, Our Country’s Good and The Other Boleyn Girl. He has also directed and produced film and television projects.
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Updated details
Biographical and career details were reviewed and the article text was updated on September 9, 2026. Historical measurements and past routine descriptions are identified as such.
