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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p>Amy Morton was born in 1958 in Oak Park, Illinois, and holds American nationality. She attended Oak Park and River Forest High School in her hometown. Following high school, she enrolled at Triton College and Clarke University but did not complete a degree at either institution.</p>

<h2>Stage Career and the Steppenwolf Theatre</h2>
<p>Morton has been a prominent figure in the Chicago theater scene throughout her career. In 1997, she became a core member of the renowned Steppenwolf Theatre Company, where she contributed significantly to various productions. Among her notable performances are roles in <i>Awake and Sing</i>, <i>Love-Lies-Bleeding</i>, <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pillowman">The Pillowman</a></i>, <i>Dublin Carol</i>, <i>American Buffalo</i>, and <i>Clybourne Park</i>.</p>

<h2>Broadway Recognition and Tony Award Nominations</h2>
<p>Morton made her Broadway debut playing <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nurse_Ratched">Nurse Ratched</a> opposite <a href="/biography/gary-sinise">Gary Sinise</a> in the revival of <i>One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest</i>, a production that received considerable acclaim. She originated the role of Barbara in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tracy_Letts">Tracy Letts</a>'s <i>August: Osage County</i>, earning a Tony Award nomination and a Drama Desk Award nomination for her performance. She received a second Tony Award nomination for her portrayal of Martha in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Albee">Edward Albee</a>'s <i>Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?</i></p>

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<h2>Film and Television Career</h2>
<p>While Morton is primarily known for her theater work, she has also appeared in several films and television series. Notably, she had a lead role in <i>Rookie of the Year</i> (1993) as the protagonist’s mother. The film was a box office success, grossing over $56 million worldwide. She appeared alongside <a href="/biography/dolly-parton">Dolly Parton</a> in <i>Straight Talk</i> and held supporting roles in <i>The Dilemma</i>, <i>Bluebird</i>, and the thriller <i>8mm</i>, directed by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joel_Schumacher">Joel Schumacher</a>. In 2014, she joined the cast of NBC’s <i>Chicago P.D.</i> as Sergeant Trudy Platt, a role she continues to portray.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Business Ventures</h2>
<p>Morton was previously in a relationship with <a href="/biography/william-petersen">actor</a> and producer <a href="/biography/william-petersen">William Petersen</a>, although they parted ways without marrying. She is now married to sound designer Rob Milburn. The couple maintains a private life, and additional details about their marriage are not publicly available. Morton reportedly has one sibling, a brother named <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Morton_(journalist)">Bruce Morton</a>, who passed away at the age of 40 due to pancreatitis.</p>

<p>Outside of acting, Morton has invested in the restaurant industry. She is a co-owner of a restaurant located in Evanston, Illinois. Although she has garnered success both on stage and screen, Morton’s current net worth has not been publicly disclosed.</p>

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