Bay Area native soars as ruthless tycoon in HBO series
Briefly

Morgan Spector stars in HBO's The Gilded Age and is a native of Sonoma County, having grown up in Guerneville. He started in local theater at age seven at the River Repertory Theatre, which he credits with igniting his passion for live performance. His mother, Jane McDonough, has fond memories of his debut performance wearing a child-sized suit and his connection to the community of actors. Spector has maintained strong ties to his family in the region, where his mother helps care for his daughter.
Morgan Spector, known for his role as George Russell in The Gilded Age, emphasizes the significance of his beginnings in local theater at the River Repertory Theatre. He remembers falling in love with live performance and highlights the importance of that company in his development as an actor.
Spector's mother, Jane McDonough, recalls her son's early acting debut in a satire, noting his enjoyment in the community of actors and engagement with the audience, which set the foundation for his acting career.
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