Haviland Morris is a former American actress. For many years, audiences have been enthralled with her skill and charisma. Morris made a name for herself as a versatile performer who could turn in standout performances with her breakthrough performance in the classic 1984 movie Sixteen Candles.
She just expanded her horizons by assuming a new position as a real estate professional. She works as an actor in addition to being a realtor.
Who Is Haviland Morris?
Haviland Morris was born on September 14, 1959. She hails from Loch Arbour in the U.S. State of New Jersey. She was exposed to a variety of cultures throughout her early years because she spent a large amount of her time in Singapore and Hong Kong. She was exposed to a variety of surroundings, which surely shaped her perspective.
She went to a nearby high school where she started acting in school productions. Her teacher then encouraged her to try to get parts in a nearby theatre. After graduating in 1978, Haviland went on to join Northwestern University’s Theatre Arts programme. Later, in 1982, she transferred to Purchase College in New York State, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting.
Haviland was raised in Lock Arbour an only child, by her mother who was a housewife and her father who was employed in the electronics industry, because of which, Haviland spent a significant part of her childhood in Hong Kong. She’s an animal-lover, and has had several pet dogs and cats as well as parrots and rabbits.
Haviland Morris’ Career
Haviland Morris has made a name for herself as a talented actress and is well-known for her parts in a number of TV series and films. One of her most well-known roles is from the classic film Sixteen Candles, where she played “Caroline Mulford.” She also appeared in Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) and Who’s That Girl (1987) by Madonna.
Morris portrayed “Karen Pruitt” in the third Home Alone movie in 1997. She played “Dr. Claire Baxter” in the soap drama One Life to Live from 2001 to 2003. Interestingly, she provided the voice of “Michelle Payne” in the well-liked video game Max Payne.
With appearances in several “Law & Order” series, including Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Morris has ventured into the television industry. She also had prominent cameos on a number of other sitcoms, including “Sex and the City.”
She made an appearance in the movie Cherry Crush in 2007. She appeared multiple times as a counsellor on the television show One Tree Hill in 2008.
She frequently appeared on One Life to Live as well. In Tom Stoppard’s first Broadway production of Arcadia, Morris played the role of Chloé. Her other Broadway credits are from the Tartuffe: Born Again revival and Ring Around the Moon. Morris starred in Bad Dates at Long Wharf Theatre in a regional production. As Mrs. Archer in the world premiere of The Age of Innocence, she is making her Hartford Stage debut. Morris was contacted by Hartford Stage for a brief conversation in between rehearsals.
Haviland Morris’ Personal Life
The actress has not shared much information about her personal life. But we do know that Morris is married to Robert Score, who’s apparently a stage actor and who has worked in the electrics department of various movies.The couple has two children: a daughter, Faith, born in 1991; and a son, Henry, born in 2000.
Net Worth Of Haviland Morris
There is not much information available about her income or annual salary. However, Morris has an estimated net worth of $3 million according to sources.