Garrett Morris

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.

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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)

Origin

Morgan City, Louisiana, United States

Occupation

actor / television actor / stage actor / film actor / singer

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Aquarius / Ox

University

Dillard University

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Tags

• Louisiana
• actor
• television actor
• stage actor

Last updated

September 18, 2026

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