David Morrissey is an English actor, best known for playing critically acclaimed roles in TV series, such as ‘Sense and Sensibility’, ‘Walking Dead’ and ‘State of Play’. The Liverpool-born actor was fascinated by the entertainment industry ever since he was a kid. He started performing in school plays and joined a theater company after graduating from high school. He began his professional acting career in the 1980s and played roles in classical plays, such as ‘Twelfth Night’ and ‘Peer Gynt’. He made his screen debut in the 1983 TV series ‘One Summer’. However, his career flourished only in the 1990s with critically acclaimed roles in films like ‘Hilary and Jackie’ and the series, such as ‘Our Mutual Friend’. The 2000s came with more critical appreciation for the talented actor with key roles in films, such as ‘Some Voices’ and ‘Captain Corelli’s Mandolin’. His performances in TV shows like ‘Sense and Sensibility’, ‘Red Riding’ and ‘Thorne’ was also praised. David played a variety of roles during his long and successful career and for that, he was hailed by many critics as one of the most versatile British actors of his generation. In recent years, he was seen playing a negative character in the popular American TV series ‘The Walking Dead’. He has also written, directed and produced a few short films and television films.