Glenn Morshower

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Morshower on 24

Glenn Morshower (born April 24, 1959 in Dallas, Texas) is an American actor perhaps best known for his recurring role as Secret Service Agent Aaron Pierce on the television drama 24. Along with the star of the series Kiefer Sutherland (Jack Bauer), he is one of only two actors to appear in each of the first five seasons whose character is still alive, and is scheduled to reprise his role during season six, making his character one of only two characters to appear in all six seasons. Two other characters who appeared in each of the first five seasons, President David Palmer played by Dennis Haysbert and CTU agent Tony Almeida played by Carlos Bernard, were killed during season 5.

Morshower's character Pierce displayed tremendous courage and loyalty and as such has developed a following among the show's fandom.

Morshower began his acting career at the age of 17, and usually has small roles in high profile blockbusters, particularly those produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, mainly playing military or secret service type characters.

Morshower has guest starred on several TV series, including The Dukes of Hazzard, Matlock, Quantum Leap, Star Trek: The Next Generation, NYPD Blue, The X-Files, Millennium, Babylon 5, Star Trek: Voyager, King of the Hill, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, JAG, Alias, Star Trek: Enterprise, Crossing Jordan, Deadwood, ER, NCIS, The Closer, and Full House.

He has had recurring roles on The West Wing and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, leaving the latter due to his role on 24. In addition to making guest appearances on three Star Trek series, he also had a small part in Star Trek: Generations.

The accent he places on his voice in 24 is created and not a part of his natural voice.

When not acting, he is a motivational speaker. He is married, with two children.

He is close friends with former 24 costar Dennis Haysbert, who played President David Palmer.