Matthew Morrison is an American actor, dancer, and singer, best known for his role as Will Schuester on the popular television series "Glee." Born on October 30, 1978, in Fort Ord, California, he developed a passion for performing arts early in life and later attended the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. Morrison made a name for himself on Broadway with notable roles in productions such as "Hairspray" and "The Light in the Piazza," earning a Tony Award nomination for the latter. In addition to his stage and screen work, he has released several studio albums and continues to be active in both music and acting.