Morse played Bert Cooper on « Mad Men, » garnering several Emmy nominations, and originated the lead in the Tony-winning musical « How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. »
His friend, the screenwriter Larry Karaszewski, and Morse’s son Charlie confirmed his death on Twitter and to CNN affiliate KABC, respectively. A beloved stage actor with two Tony Awards and a handful of Emmy nominations (plus a win), Morse’s career spanned over 60 years. Appearing on Broadway since the mid-1950s, Morse originated the role of the enterprising J. Pierrepont Finch in 1961’s « How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, » winning a Tony Award for his performance.
