Trevor John Morgan (born November 26, 1986) is an American actor known for his work as a child and adult actor across film and television. Born in Chicago and raised in Orange County, California, he began appearing in commercials before making his major screen debut in Family Plan. He later appeared in a variety of projects including The Sixth Sense, The Patriot, Jurassic Park III, The Glass House, and Mean Creek, among others. Morgan has also appeared in family-oriented fare such as Barney’s Great Adventure and Local Color, as well as local and independent productions. His career has spanned from 1997 to the present, showcasing versatility across genres and formats.
Trevor John Morgan Early Life and Background
Morgan was born in Chicago, Illinois. He has three older half siblings and a younger brother, actor Joey Morgan, who died in 2021. His parents are Lisa Morgan and Joe Borrasso, who founded MbM Studios, a talent development and production company. When Morgan was five years old, the family relocated to Orange County, California, where he appeared in various commercials. In 1997, the family moved to Los Angeles, California, so that he could pursue an acting career.
Trevor John Morgan Career
Early Career (1997–2000)
Morgan first appeared in several commercials for McDonald’s and Cheerios and was featured on a Life cereal box. He got his first break as Alec Mackenzie in the feature film Family Plan, which led him to appear in Barney’s Great Adventure. Morgan was given the lead role of Duke Cooper in I’ll Remember April. His co-star Haley Joel Osment was given the lead role of Cole Sear in The Sixth Sense, while Morgan played Cole’s nemesis, a pretentious young actor.
After the success of The Sixth Sense, I’ll Remember April was rushed to video due to Osment’s role as Pee Wee Clayton. Morgan appeared on the NBC series ER, where he played cancer victim Scotty Anspaugh for five episodes. For this role he garnered a 1998 SAG Award along with the main cast members of the show. He also appeared on Touched by an Angel.
Breakthrough (2000–2005)
Actor and director Mel Gibson, who was looking for several child actors to play his seven children in The Patriot, saw Morgan and asked him to audition for the movie. Morgan landed the role, playing son Nathan Martin. The Patriot became a significant commercial success and helped establish Morgan as a rising young talent in Hollywood.
He went on to appear in Jurassic Park III and The Glass House in 2001. Among his other credits from this period are Mean Creek, Off the Black and Local Color, and the baseball film Chasing 3000. Additional television credits include Genius for Disney Telefilms, In the Dog House for Viacom/Showtime, Fire Co. 132 for 20th Century Fox, Missing Persons for ABC, and The Offspring music video for “Kristy, Are You Doing Okay?” where he appeared as a young Dexter Holland.
Notable Works and Milestones
Throughout his career, Morgan has demonstrated versatility across genres. His notable films include Family Plan, which marked his feature debut, Barney’s Great Adventure based on the popular children’s television series, The Sixth Sense which became a cultural phenomenon, The Patriot directed by Mel Gibson, Jurassic Park III, The Glass House, Mean Creek, Chasing 3000, and Local Color. His work on ER earned him and the ensemble cast a Screen Actors Guild Award in 1998, marking one of his most significant achievements early in his career.
Trevor John Morgan Awards Won
Morgan has achieved notable recognition for his work in the entertainment industry. His most significant award came in 1998 when he received a Screen Actors Guild Award as part of the ensemble cast of the NBC television series ER. This recognition highlighted his talent alongside established performers and provided validation for his early career efforts.
| Award | Wins | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Actors Guild Award | 1 | 1998 |
Trevor John Morgan Family
Morgan comes from a family deeply involved in the entertainment industry. His parents are Lisa Morgan and Joe Borrasso, who operate MbM Studios, a talent development and production company. He has three older half siblings and a younger brother, Joey Morgan, who was also an actor. Tragically, Joey Morgan died in 2021 at the age of 28.
Personal Life
Morgan married Paulina Olszynski in 2024. The couple has one child together. Morgan has maintained a relatively private personal life away from the spotlight while continuing to work in the entertainment industry.