Joe Morton

Joe Morton

Keynote Speaker: Actor Best Known for the Role of Rowan Pope on "Scandal"

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Joe Morton Biography

Morton made his Broadway debut in "Hair," appeared in "Salvation" and was nominated for a Tony Award for "Raisin." He has appeared in over 70 movies, including "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" (as Dr. Miles Bennett Dyson) and "Blues Brothers 2000" (as 'Cabel "Cab" Chamberlain', based upon the late Cab Calloway), and he has made many notable TV guest appearances, including his appearances as Dr. Steven Hamilton in the first two seasons of "Smallville."

On television, Morton has starred in the "Sanford and Son" spin-off "Grady," "Equal Justice," "Under One Roof" and "E-Ring." More recently, he portrayed the jack-of-all-trades scientist Henry Deacon as a regular on Sci-Fi Channel's "Eureka."

Morton is currently playing the role of Rowan Pope (Olivia Pope's father) on the hit drama "Scandal."

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What topics does Joe Morton speak about?

Joe Morton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black Heritage, Black History Month, Diversity & Inclusion, Actor, Music and Television & Film.

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Joe Morton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Black Heritage, Black History Month and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Joe Morton for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Joe Morton can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Daveed Diggs, F. Gary Gray and Donald Glover. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Joe Morton for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

Joe Morton News

  • NAACP Image Awards honor black achievement in Hollywood

    (CNN)The 47th annual NAACP Image Awards kicked off in Pasadena, California, Friday night. Anthony Anderson, star of the ABC sitcom "black-ish" hosted. The awards honor the achievements of African Americans in television, music, literature and film. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith attended. The couple is boycotting this year's Academy Awards due to a lack of diversity and sparked a movement known as #OscarsSoWhite. Stars took to their social media accounts to not only show off their fashions but to support fellow actors on their victories. Kerry Washington posted a picture with Michael B. Jordan saying his win was " so deserved."

  • Scandal Season 5's Joe Morton: "Rowan can't reach Olivia"

  • Joe Morton Talks “Scandal” Secrets | E! Online

    Joe Morton dishes on knowing the secrets of “Scandal” before anyone else, and how Shonda Rhimes balances her busy life with a new baby!

  • 'scandal's' joe morton talks olivia-rowan's dysfunctional relationship

    ABC's Scandal will delve deep into Olivia (Kerry Washington) and Rowan's (Joe Morton) complicated father-daughter relationship with a flashback episode that ...

  • How do I book Joe Morton to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Joe Morton for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Joe Morton, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Joe Morton or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Joe Morton for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Joe Morton, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Joe Morton, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Joe Morton speak about?

    Joe Morton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black Heritage, Black History Month, Diversity & Inclusion, Actor, Music and Television & Film.
  • Who is the agent for Joe Morton?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Joe Morton for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Joe Morton for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Joe Morton or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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