Keith Morrison

Keith Morrison

Born: July 2, 1947
in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada
Keith Morrison (born July 2, 1947) is a Canadian broadcast journalist. Since 1995, he has been a correspondent for Dateline NBC.

Beginning his career in the 1960s, Morrison was a reporter and anchor at local stations in Saskatchewan, Vancouver, British Columbia, and Toronto, Ontario. He joined CTV's Canada AM in 1973 as a newsreader and also worked as a reporter and weekend anchor as well as a producer. As a reporter at CTV, he won awards for his coverage of the Yom Kippur War. From 1975 to 1976, he was a reporter on CTV National News and served as National Affairs Correspondent and substitute anchor on the show from 1976 to 1979.

Morrison joined the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in 1982 as substitute anchor and Chief Political Correspondent for The Journal, the network's nightly public affairs program, remaining until 1986. He also co-hosted Midday, the network's noon-hour newsmagazine that he helped to create, from 1984 to 1985.

He moved to Los Angeles in 1986 as the evening news anchor for KNBC-TV. In 1988 he joined NBC News as a west coast correspondent for the NBC Nightly News and Today Show. Morrison covered the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 and later contributed highly acclaimed hour-long documentaries and magazine segments to various NBC programs while concurrently continuing as KNBC's anchor.

Morrison returned to Canada in 1992 to become co-anchor of the leading national morning news program, Canada AM on CTV. He also hosted The Editors on PBS. He was the substitute anchor for CTV National News and the heir apparent to anchor Lloyd Robertson until 1995, when he was ousted in a network shakeup. It was believed at the time that he was campaigning to replace Robertson. While at Canada AM, then Prime Minister Brian Mulroney cancelled a live appearance after Morrison jokingly referred to him earlier in the show as "whatshisname".

Morrison returned to NBC in 1995 as a correspondent for Dateline NBC, his position as of present.

Morrison appeared as a newscaster in an episode of Seinfeld, "The Trip". In the episode, he reported the arrest of Kramer as a serial killer. Morrison's interviews on Dateline have kept audiences watching and attracted the attention of comedians as well. Saturday Night Live created a sketch with him as the central figure played by Bill Hader on November 22, 2008. And on an episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers that aired on July 9, 2014, Morrison appears as himself, parodying his characteristic dramatic delivery of real-life murder mysteries that he is known for on Dateline.

In 2021, Morrison started a true crime podcast named Killer Role.

Matthew Perry, the actor, is his stepson. Morrison has been married to Matthew's mother, Suzanne Langford, since 1981 and they have 6 children including Matthew.

Movies for Keith Morrison...

Title: Dateline: The Last Day
Released: June 14, 2022
Type: TV
NBC News correspondents Keith Morrison, Josh Mankiewicz, Stephanie Gosk and Andrea Canning examine the final day of a victim’s life – the split-second decisions and pivotal moments that made the difference between life and death. Detectives retrace those crucial hours looking for clues to solve the mystery.
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Title: The Thing About Pam
Character: Narrator (voice)
Released: March 8, 2022
Type: TV
Based on the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria that resulted in her husband Russ’ conviction, though he insisted he did not kill her. His conviction later was overturned, but the brutal crime set off a chain of events that would expose a diabolical scheme deeply involving Pam Hupp.
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The Beatrice Six: Keith Morrison Investigates
Title: The Beatrice Six: Keith Morrison Investigates
Character: Self - Host
Released: March 15, 2021
Type: Movie
Six people were convicted of the brutal 1985 murder of Helen Wilson in Beatrice, Nebraska. Three even confessed. But Joseph White's two-decade fight to prove his innocence would turn the case and the town upside down.
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Title: Dateline: Unforgettable
Character: Correspondent
Released: March 8, 2021
Type: TV
A series of reports chosen by "Dateline" correspondents that answers the question they most often get asked — what their most memorable story is and why.
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Title: The Drew Barrymore Show
Character: Self
Released: September 14, 2020
Type: TV
Drew Barrymore presents human-interest stories, celebrity guests, lifestyle segments and field pieces, all driven by her infectious brand of humor and optimism.
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Title: The Kelly Clarkson Show
Released: September 9, 2019
Type: TV
Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are beacons of hope in their communities.
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A Fatal Confession: Keith Morrison Investigates
Title: A Fatal Confession: Keith Morrison Investigates
Character: Self - Host
Released: July 7, 2019
Type: Movie
At 16-years-old, Daniel Villegas took responsibility for a double homicide in the city of El Paso, Texas. But what if he was forced to confess to a drive-by shooting he knew nothing about? Keith Morrison brings this decades-long case to life—and to its dramatic conclusion—exploring the facts behind Villegas’s confession in his search for the truth.
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Title: Explained
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: May 23, 2018
Type: TV
This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current trends, from politics, to science to pop culture.
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Title: Dateline: Secrets Uncovered
Character: Self - Correspondent
Released: July 21, 2017
Type: TV
For more than 25 years, Dateline has brought viewers investigations into some of biggest mysteries in America. This entry in the franchise takes a second look at some of the most mysterious cases of recent history. It explores the stories through firsthand accounts told by people who are close to the crime, including investigators who dedicated their time to the cases and family members who are still trying to confront the tragedies that befell their loved ones.
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Title: The Nineties
Character: Self (archive sound)
Released: July 9, 2017
Type: TV
Hit rewind and explore the most iconic moments and influential people of The Nineties, the decade that gave us the Internet, DVDs, and other cultural and political milestones.
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Who Killed Angie Dodge? Keith Morrison Investigates
Title: Who Killed Angie Dodge? Keith Morrison Investigates
Character: Self - Host
Released: May 29, 2017
Type: Movie
Keith Morrison investigates Angie Dodge's 1996 murder and the controversial confession and conviction of Chris Tapp. When the victim's mother becomes convinced Tapp falsely confessed, she launches a crusade to free him and find her daughter's killer.
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Steven Avery: Innocent or Guilty?
Title: Steven Avery: Innocent or Guilty?
Character: Self - Host
Released: January 30, 2016
Type: Movie
The Steven Avery case has become a national obsession. ID Front Page brings you the story of the man who served 18 years in prison for a crime he never committed... only to find himself back behind bars just two years later, charged in a brutal murder.
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Title: Late Night with Seth Meyers
Character: Self
Released: February 25, 2014
Type: TV
Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC’s "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".
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Title: Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Character: Self - Guest
Released: July 16, 2009
Type: TV
Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.
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Title: Veronica Mars
Character: Keith Morrison
Released: September 22, 2004
Type: TV
In the fictional town of Neptune, California, student Veronica Mars progresses from high school to college while moonlighting as a private investigator under the tutelage of her detective father.
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Frank Capra's American Dream
Title: Frank Capra's American Dream
Character: Self (voice)
Released: January 1, 1997
Type: Movie
A documentary looking at the life and career of film director Frank Capra. Hosted by Ron Howard.
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Title: Dateline
Character: Self - Correspondent
Released: March 31, 1992
Type: TV
Dateline NBC, or simply Dateline, is a weekly American television newsmagazine series. It was previously the network's flagship newsmagazine, but now focuses mainly on true crime stories with only occasional editions that focus on other topics.
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Title: Dateline
Character: Correspondent
Released: March 31, 1992
Type: TV
Dateline NBC, or simply Dateline, is a weekly American television newsmagazine series. It was previously the network's flagship newsmagazine, but now focuses mainly on true crime stories with only occasional editions that focus on other topics.
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Title: Dateline
Released: March 31, 1992
Type: TV
Dateline NBC, or simply Dateline, is a weekly American television newsmagazine series. It was previously the network's flagship newsmagazine, but now focuses mainly on true crime stories with only occasional editions that focus on other topics.
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Title: Blossom
Character: Keith Morrison
Released: July 5, 1990
Type: TV
Blossom is an American sitcom broadcast on NBC from January 3, 1991, to May 22, 1995. The series was created by Don Reo, and starred Mayim Bialik as Blossom Russo, a teenager living with her father and two brothers. It was produced by Reo's Impact Zone Productions in association with Witt/Thomas Productions and Touchstone Television.
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Title: Seinfeld
Character: Newscaster
Released: July 5, 1989
Type: TV
A stand-up comedian and his three offbeat friends weather the pitfalls and payoffs of life in New York City in the '90s. It's a show about nothing.
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Title: The Journal
Character: Guest Host
Released: January 11, 1982
Type: TV
"The Journal," a CBC Television current affairs show from 1982 to 1992, aired at 10:22 PM after "The National," delving deeper into news stories through interviews, documentaries, and town hall meetings. This split hour highlighted CBC's tension between news and public affairs units. Hosted initially by Barbara Frum and Mary Lou Finlay, it became Frum's sole hosting gig after the first season until her passing in 1992. Mark Starowicz produced the show, utilizing interview techniques like the "double-ender" initially, later transitioning to satellite technology for interviews. Guest hosts included Bill Cameron, Peter Kent, Keith Morrison, and Brian Stewart when Frum was absent.