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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).
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
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). Also known for The Jeffersons (Jimmy), The Census Taker (Harvey), The Stuff ("Chocolate Chip" Charlie), Coneheads (Capt. Orecruiser), Hunter ("Sporty" James), Cleghorne!
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
Garrett Morris is an actor and writer who was born in New Orleans and trained at Juilliard. He is best known for his roles in Coneheads, Saturday Night Live and How High.
- February 1, 1937
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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 ...
Mar 16, 2024 · Learn about the life and career of Garrett Morris, the first African American cast member of Saturday Night Live and a versatile comedian in TV, film and theatre. Discover his contributions to comedy, his cultural impact and his personal challenges.
