By the age of 14, Morrissey was one of two youth theatre members who sat on the board of the Everyman Theatre. [14] His contemporaries included Cathy Tyson, brothers Mark and Stephen McGann, and Ian Hart, the latter being his friend since they were both five years old. He became friends with the McGann brothers and they introduced him to their brother Paul, who was on a break from his studies at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). [15] [16]

Franks, Alan (7 April 2007)." The everyman". The Times (Times Newspapers): pp.44–45 ( Magazine supplement). Retrieved 17 December 2008. He always comes off as quite leftwing, without saying anything overtly political; it’s more of a leftie demeanour. He’s extremely conscious, though, of class and privilege and access. “My thing has always been, looking at this from a working-class point of view: we can get working-class people into drama schools, but that first four or five years in our business is difficult. And ipso facto acting becomes a middle-class profession because it needs the bank of mum and dad to support it.”Arnold, William (31 March 2006). " Stone's fascinating but 'Basic Instinct 2' fails to seduce". Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Hearst Newspapers): p.6 ( What's Happening section). Retrieved 7 November 2008.

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a b " RTS Programme Awards 1997". Royal Television Society. Retrieved 5 June 2011 ( archived by WebCite on 5 June 2011). David Mark Morrissey (born 21 June 1964) is an English actor and director. Morrissey grew up in the Kensington and Knotty Ash areas of Liverpool. He learned to act at the Everyman Youth Theatre, alongside Ian Hart, Mark and Stephen McGann, and Cathy Tyson. At the age of 18, he and Hart were cast in the television series One Summer (1983), which won them recognition throughout the country. After making One Summer, Morrissey attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art before acting with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre. a b Philby, Charlotte (7 June 2008). "My Secret Life: David Morrissey, Actor, age 43". The Independent (Independent News & Media): p.9 ( Independent Magazine supplement). Johanson, MaryAnn (19 August 2008). " A Chat With Stephen Frears, Director of The Deal". film.com (RealNetworks). Retrieved 6 November 2008 ( archived by WebCite on 5 June 2011).

Morrissey and Dynevor are shown the Clarice Cliff collection at the V&A museum, London. Photograph: Joanne Davidson a b Maher, Kevin (15 November 2008). " Hurt and soul". The Times (Times Newspapers): pp.15–16 ( The Knowledge supplement). Retrieved 15 November 2008. a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r " NFT Interviews: David Morrissey". British Film Institute. 2 March 2004. Retrieved 30 October 2008 ( archived by WebCite on 5 June 2011). Webcast with Jason Solomons. In The Director's Chair. 19 February 2010. guardian.co.uk (Guardian News & Media). Retrieved 19 February 2010.As a director Morrissey has helmed short films, and the dramas Sweet Revenge (2001) and Passer By (2004) for the BBC. His feature debut, Don't Worry About Me, premiered at the 2009 London Film Festival and was broadcast on BBC television in March 2010. He is married to the novelist Esther Freud, has three children and is a patron of numerous charities. Spencer, Charles (28 November 2008). " In a Dark Dark House: clunky, with a glimmer of hope". The Daily Telegraph (Telegraph Media Group): p.19. Retrieved 3 February 2009.