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Joe Morton, Scheming Father Of 'Scandal,' On Playing Dick Gregory On Stage

In addition to his role on the hit TV drama, he also stars in a one-man show on the comedy pioneer: "I was looking for parts ... that had some greater reverberation than just entertainment," he says.
Actor Joe Morton plays Rowan Pope in the ABC drama <em>Scandal.</em>

If you are a fan of a certain television drama that airs on Thursday nights on ABC, then Joe Morton needs no introduction.

On the show Scandal, he plays Rowan "Eli" Pope, the notorious, scheming father of main character Olivia Pope. His scene-stealing work in the role earned Morton an Emmy for Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series, as well as a whole new generation of fans.

Morton's career didn't start with , of course — his work has spanned 40 years in film, television and live theater. You, and recently Morton starred in the play , a one-man show about the late comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory.

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