Morten Edvard Fallesen (29 January 1817 – 6 July 1894) was a Danish army officer, politician and theatre manager.

Known for the eloquence of his debating style, he was essentially independent but on major issues voted with the conservative Højre Party.

[1] In 1876 Fallesen was awarded the Order of the Dannebrog and in July of that year was appointed head of the Royal Danish Theatre, a position he held until his death in 1894.

Although considered an unlikely choice for the post, his stewardship was credited with reinvigorating the company, reform of its practices and repertoire, and improvement in working conditions for its actors and staff.

According to theatre historian Laurence Senelick, his management style had benefited from his experience and skills as a politician and his close personal ties to King Christian IX to whom he had been appointed Chamberlain in 1872.