Robert Morse, star of Mad Men and Broadway, dies at 90 – CNN
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. He reprised the role in the 1967 film adaptation.
Morse performed guest spots and voice acting on dozens of series, from "Fantasy Island" to "American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson." But his highest-profile TV role came with the celebrated series "Mad Men." As the kooky but cunning, bo...