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Philip Morton

Writing
Freshness: Jan 28, 2026
1Total Films
2.4 Highest Rated

About Philip Morton

A pro screenwriter for 20 years, and nominated for several awards, Morton started his career at Saturday Night Live and has written on numerous Hollywood studio assignments writing for Paramount, Warner Brothers, 20th Century Fox, New Line Cinema and DreamWorks Animation. He has written on studio features from 'Fantastic Four' to 'Jack Frost' (starring Micheal Keaton) and has been hired on studio projects as far ranging as science fiction, action-adventure and suspense films to family pictures. The writer of Fire Down Below starring Steven Seagal, he wrote the movies 12:01 PM starring Martin Landau which won the Brussels Film Festival Audience Award for best picture and an Honorary Edgar Award for best mystery writing. He has written for talent from Schwarzenegger to Eddie Murphy. His current project 'Amortals' is at Warner Brothers for producer Andrew Lazar (Academy Award winning producer of 'American Sniper'). He just finished co-producing the indie feature 'The Unwilling', (released by Vision Films). The Unwilling has won multiple awards on the festival circuit, including best horror picture at the Houston Film Festival. Morton was the head writer on the ABC sketch comedy TV show On the Air, staff writer last year for the mini-series 'One Question For God', the co-creator and writer of the sit-com 'Malibu Dan: Family Man'. Philip Morton is an award nominated Hollywood screen writer as well as a regular contributor to the Huffington Post. Previous work includes a daytime Emmy nomination on the writing staff of 'Unusual Phenomena', a comedy pilot for NBC, he has also written family entertainment and was part of the TV animation staff for the Emmy award winning 'Tutenstein'.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Philip Morton reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 1 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Horror

The majority of Philip Morton's filmography leans towards the Horror genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Philip Morton remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Viewer Discretion Advised, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Philip Morton Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Philip Morton's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Philip Morton.

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Philip Morton - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Philip Morton?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Philip Morton is "Viewer Discretion Advised" with a rating of 2.4/10.

How many movies has Philip Morton acted in?

Philip Morton has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.