2022 in photos: Farewell to actor Robert Morse (Mad Men)

In 2022, we had to say goodbye to many inspiring celebrities. One of them was Robert Morse, who passed away at the age of 90 on April 20.

Larry Karazszewski, Vice President of the Hollywood Academy, announced the sad news on Twitter. "My good friend Bobby Morse has passed away at the age of 90. A great talent, a beautiful spirit."

"All my love to his son Charlie and daughter Allyn," tweeted Larry Karaszewski. His son Charlie Morse is pictured with his father here.

The actor was a regular on Broadway for more than half a century. His most prominent role was that of J. Prepont Finch in the 1961 Broadway musical 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'.

This role as a young New York businessman would earn him a Tony Award and the chance to reprise his character in the film adaptation by Frank Loesser and Abe Burrows.

Before becoming a well-known figure on Broadway, Robert Morse served in Korea and, on his return, trained at the Neighborhood Playhouse Academy in New York. A move away from his native Massachusetts.

His first role, although not credited in the film, was in 'Heroes Cry Too' (1956), alongside Deborah Kerr and William Holden.

That same year, he landed the role of Barnaby Tucker in the theatrical production of 'The Matchmaker', a role he reprised in 1958, alongside Shirley McLaine (pictured, in 2009, with Robert Morse), Shirley Booth and Anthony Perkins.

After devoting the 1960s to film and television, Robert Morse returned to Broadway in 1972 with 'Sugar', an adaptation of 'With Skirts and Madness', where he was once again well received.

However, he would have to wait until 1989 to receive another Tony Award, this time for his portrayal of Truman Capote in 'Tru'.

Curiously, global recognition came to him belatedly and in the form of television: with the legendary AMC series 'Mad Men'.

Throughout 74 episodes and seven of the series' eight seasons, Robert Morse played Bertam Cooper, one of the founders of the Sterling Cooper advertising agency.

His role earned him up to five Emmy Award nominations (2008, 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014), although he never took home a single one.

After 'Mad Men', he returned to another world-renowned series, 'American Crime Story: The People v OJ Simpson', where he played Dominick Dunne.

After the end of the film, Robert Morse announced his official retirement, although he never really left acting completely.

In his last years, Robert Morse never missed his appointment with the well-known animated series 'Teen Titans Go', where he voiced Father Christmas.

His work as Father Christmas is a nice reflection of his funny and generous character.