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My Take
Garrett Morris is, simply put, a pioneer, and I do not use that word loosely. As the first Black cast member of Saturday Night Live and part of its original 1975 lineup, he carried a weight far beyond comedy, helping pry open a space that had been closed. Born in Morgan City, Louisiana, in 1937, Dillard-educated and a trained singer, he proved himself across stage, film, and television, from The Jeffersons to The Jamie Foxx Show. What moves me is his sheer staying power, a career spanning roughly half a century built on knocking down barriers with laughter. Legends like him are living cultural treasures.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Garrett Morris
- Name (Japanese)
- ギャレット・モリス
- Reading
- ぎゃれっと・もりす
- Born
- February 1, 1937 (age 89)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Ox
- Origin
- Morgan City, Louisiana, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / stage actor / film actor / singer
2. Background
- University
- Dillard University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/_GarrettMorris
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garrett%20Morris
Frequently asked questions
When was Garrett Morris born?
Born February 1, 1937 (age 89).
Where is Garrett Morris from?
Garrett Morris is from Morgan City, Louisiana, United States.
What does Garrett Morris do?
Garrett Morris works as actor, television actor, stage actor, film actor, singer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.