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Garrett Isaac Morris (born February 1, 1937) is an American actor. He was part of the original cast and was the first black cast member of the sketch comedy program Saturday Night Live, appearing from 1975 to 1980. He also played Jimmy on The Jeffersons (1983–1984).
Garrett Morris is an American actor and writer, best known for his roles in Saturday Night Live, Coneheads, and How High. He was born in New Orleans in 1937 and has been married since 1996.
- January 1, 1
- 1.73 m
- New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Feb 1, 2024 · Garrett Morris, the first Black cast member on Saturday Night Live, celebrates his long-awaited Hollywood honor on his birthday. The actor reflects on his career, from singing with Harry Belafonte to playing the translator for the hard of hearing.
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Garrett Morris is an actor and writer who was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. He is best known for his roles in Coneheads, Saturday Night Live and How High.
- February 1, 1937
Jan 27, 2024 · The actor-comedian, who was the first Black cast member of SNL, will receive his star on Thursday, kicking off Black History Month. He has a long and diverse career in TV, film and theater, and is also a civil rights activist and club owner.
Most known for Cooley High (Mr. Mason), SNL (Original Cast), Martin (Stan), The Jamie Foxx Show (Uncle Junior), 2 Broke Girls (Earl), Self Made (Cleophus).
Oct 27, 2021 · Groundbreaker Garrett Morris on Battling Racism on ‘SNL,’ Overcoming Addiction and Why Dave Chappelle Is a “Comic Genius”. He faced lots of resistance as part of the original cast of ...
