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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, and played Jimmy on The Jeffersons (1983–1984).
Jan 27, 2024 · Actor-comedian Garrett Morris is set to celebrate his 87th birthday on Thursday by receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking the start of Black History Month.
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 a Bachelor of Music degree from Dillard University.
- January 1, 1
- 1.73 m
- New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Jane Curtin, Garrett Morris, Laraine Newman, and Gilda Radner in Saturday Night Live (1975)
- Garrett Morris in Maid for Each Other (1992)
- Dinah Manoff, Nell Carter, and Garrett Morris in Maid for Each Other (1992)
- Chevy Chase and Garrett Morris in Saturday Night Live (1975)
- John Belushi, Jane Curtin, Garrett Morris, Laraine Newman, and Fred Willard in Saturday Night Live (1975)
- Jennifer Coolidge, Garrett Morris, Jonathan Kite, Krystal M. Harris, and Matthew Moy in 2 Broke Girls (2011)
- Garrett Morris in Ant-Man (2015)
- Sherman Hemsley and Garrett Morris in The Jeffersons (1975)
Feb 1, 2024 · Garrett Morris, the first Black cast member on Saturday Night Live, celebrates his Hollywood honor on his birthday. He reflects on his career, from singing with Harry Belafonte to playing the translator for the hard of hearing.
- Gillian Telling
Discover the untold story of Garrett Morris, the trailblazing comedian who laid the foundation for Saturday Night Live.
Feb 2, 2024 · Garrett Morris, the first Black “Saturday Night Live” cast member has joined the growing list of celebrities who are honored with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star for making significant ...