[2] In 2002 and again in 2003, Dame Maggie Smith and The Fenton Arts Trust awarded him the bursary for talented potentials.

He made his film debut in The League of Gentlemen's Apocalypse, in 2005, starring alongside Steve Pemberton and Bruno Langley.

[4] Morrissey became best known for his television debut as Nick Van Barr in the BBC medical drama series Holby City.

On 2 September 2013, it was announced Morrissey is to play the role of Max in the West End musical I Can't Sing!

[9] Other Factory members include Alex Hassell, Catherine Bailey and Laura Rees.