Garrett Morris

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Garrett Morris Wiki Biography

Garrett Gonzalez Morris was born on the 1st February 1937 in New Orleans, Louisiana of Afro-American descent. He is an actor and comedian, probably best known for starring in TV series, films, and shows such as “Hunter” (1986-1989), “Saturday Night Live” (1975-1980), “The Jamie Foxx Show”, “How High” (2001) and “2 Broke Girls” (2011-2016). He is also recognized as a church choir singer. He has been active since 1963.

Have you ever wondered how rich is Garrett Morris? It is estimated, according to the sources, that the overall size of his net worth is $500,000. His career in acting, as well as his career as a singer has earned a big part of his fortune over time.

Garrett Morris was brought up by his grandfather, who worked as a Baptist minister. From a very young age he was interested in music and became a member of the church choir, and attended the Juilliard School of Music to perfect his singing voice. Later, he enrolled at Dillard University, from which he graduated in 1958. At the beginning of career, Morris performed with The Belafonte Folk Singers, which led to his involvement in Broadway musicals such as “Hallelujah Baby!”, and “Ain`t Supposed To Die A Natural Death”, a good start to his net worth.

In 1971, he switched his talents to acting, appearing in the film “The Anderson Tapes”, and afterwards was cast in the TV series “Roll Out” (1973-1974). Before he was subsequently chosen for “Saturday Night Live”, Garrett appeared in the film “Cooley High” (1975). The same year, “SNL” started, and he was the one of the original members of the cast. During his tenure with “SNL”, which lasted for five years until 1980, Garrett created portrayed numerous characters, which included Chico Escuela, Grant Robinson Jr., Cliff, and Hodo. He also did numerous impressions of celebrities such as Bob Marley, Martin Luther King, Jr., James Brown, Muhammad Ali, Richard Pryor, Ella Fitzgerald, and many others. The show contributed steadily to his net worth.

After he left “SNL”, it wasn`t hard for Garrett to find another engagement in the entertainment industry, thanks to the popularity he had gained,. His first role was in the film “How To Beat High Co$t Living” (1980), and two years later, he earned a part in the TV series ‘The Jeffersons” (1983-1984). In 1984, Garrett was featured in the TV series “It`s Your Move” (1984-1985), and two years after he was chosen for the role of Sporty James in the TV series “Hunter” (1986-1989).

During the 1990s, his net worth started to increase dramatically, as he was featured in a number of films and TV series, which also had a positive effect on his popularity. Some of the titles of film and series include “Roc” (1991-1992), “Martin” (1992-1995), “Cleghorne” (1995), “Santa With Muscles” (1996), “Black Rose OF Harlem” (1996), “Jamie Fox Show” (1996-2001) “Black Scorpion II” (1997), “Twin Falls Idaho” (1999), and others, all of which added to his net worth.

The beginning of the 2000s changed nothing for Garrett, only the amount of his overall net worth, and the number of his roles. In 2001, he was cast in the film “Jackpot”, as Lester Irving, which was followed by roles in films “How High” (2001), “Connecting Dots” (2003), “The Salon” (2005), “How`s Your Caddy” (2007), “Dog Gene” (2008), “The Longshots” (2008), “Valley Of The Sun” (2011), “Let Go” (2011). In 2011, Garrett was chosen for the role of Earl in the TV series “2 Broke Girls”, which is airing still, and which has become the main source of his net worth in recent years.

Recently Morris has also appeared in films such as “Ant-Man” (2015) and “Freeloaders” (2012), and he will appear in the film “Big Finish”, which is scheduled for a 2016 release, and which should also increase his overall net worth, which also benefits from his comedy shows, as he currently runs his own comedy club “The Downtown Comedy Club”, in Los Angeles, California.

Speaking about his personal life, it is known in the media that Garrett Morris was married to Freda Morris from 1996 to 2002. After that, he dated Vanessa del Rio, but he is currently believed to be single.

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Garrett Morris Quick Info

Full Name Garrett Morris
Net Worth $500,000
Date Of Birth February 1, 1937
Place Of Birth New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Profession Actor, Comedian, Teacher, Singer
Education Dillard University
Nationality United States of America
Spouse Freda Morris (m. 1996)
Nicknames Garrett ‘Bud’ Morris , Conehead , Garrett Gonzalez Morris
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/snloriginal
Twitter http://www.twitter.com/_garrettmorris
IMDB www.imdb.com/name/nm0606541
Albums Saturday Night Sweet
Nominations Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy-Variety Or Music Program
Movies https://movies.yahoo.com/person/garrett-morris
TV Shows The Jamie Foxx Show, Martin, Cleghorne!, Roc, Hunter, It’s Your Move, Roll Out, 2 Broke Girls

Garrett Morris Quotes

  • [on what the worst job in Hollywood he’s had is] I once did five horror films in a row. And one that was a cult favorite was called “The Stuff.” I was an alien from another planet. Don’t laugh!
  • I happen to dig being able to use whatever mystique I have to further the idea of peace.

Garrett Morris Important Facts

  • $750 /week (1975 season)
  • Was born on the same day as Don Everly (Isaac Donald Everly).
  • A former schoolteacher, he taught at New York City’s PS 71.
  • He studied drama at HB Studio in Greenwich Village in New York City.
  • Is portrayed by Dean Bernard in Gilda Radner: It’s Always Something (2002).
  • The first African-American cast member on Saturday Night Live (1975).
  • Trained in voice at Juilliard, he appeared on stage in many musicals in his pre-SNL days, including “Porgy and Bess,” “Hallelujah, Baby,” “Show Boat,” and others.
  • First professional work was as a soloist and arranger with the Harry Belafonte singers.
  • One of the original, albeit least heralded, Not Ready for Prime Time Players of Saturday Night Live (1975), he is best recalled for his characterizations, especially retired Latino baseball player Chico (“baseball been berry berry good to me!” Escuela, and his impressions of ‘Sammy Davis Jr” and Richard Pryor.
  • Wrote plays on the side: “The Secret Place ” and “Daddy Picou.”
  • Raised by his grandfather, a Baptist minister, and began singing in the church choir.
  • Was an original cast member of Saturday Night Live (1975).
  • (2/1/94) He was shot in the chest and arm by would-be robbers.

Garrett Morris Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Big Finish 2016 announced Gonzo Actor
Tru Dattt 2014 TV Series pre-production Garrett Morris (2015) Actor
Ant-Man 2015 Cab Driver Actor
2 Broke Girls 2011-2015 TV Series Earl Actor
Psych 2013 TV Series Clizby Actor
Freeloaders 2012 Mr. Abaeze Actor
Pawn Shop 2012 Rey Actor
Let Go 2011/I Donuts Actor
Valley of the Sun 2011 Joe Actor
Shameless 2011 TV Series Old Priest Actor
Pickin’ & Grinnin’ 2010 Richard A. Trophey Actor
Sonny Dreamweaver 2009 GOD Actor
Just Like Family 2009 Short Leroy Actor
Bed Ridden 2009 Short Billings Actor
The Longshots 2008 Reverend Pratt Actor
Dog Gone 2008 Police Chief Actor
Amenic 2007 Short Amenic Actor
Frangela 2007 TV Movie Dave Actor
Who’s Your Caddy? 2007 The Reverend Actor
Halfway Home 2007 TV Series Jimmy the Mailman Actor
Implanted 2007 Short Kadar Actor
Frank 2007/I Billy Hamilton Actor
All of Us 2006 TV Series Uncle Cyrus Actor
Noah’s Arc 2005 TV Series Rev. Allen Actor
The Salon 2005 Percy Actor
Connecting Dots 2003 Henry Actor
Maniac Magee 2003 TV Movie Mr. Cobble Actor
How High 2001 PCC Agent Actor
The Hughleys 2001 TV Series Father Roberts Actor
According to Jim 2001 TV Series Lewis Actor
Justice League 2001 TV Series Al McGee Actor
Jackpot 2001 Lester Irving Actor
The Jamie Foxx Show 1996-2001 TV Series Uncle Junior King Actor
Static Shock 2000 TV Series Preacher Actor
Little Richard 2000 TV Movie Carl Rainey Actor
City of Angels 2000 TV Series Dr. Frank Hollister Actor
Graham’s Diner 1999 Actor
Good vs Evil 1999 TV Series Kentucky McQuaid Actor
Twin Falls Idaho 1999 Jesus Actor
Palmer’s Pick Up 1999 Tom Actor
Black Scorpion II: Aftershock 1997 Argyle Actor
Boston Common 1997 TV Series Sammy Sutherland Actor
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child 1997 TV Series Buzzard Actor
Santa with Muscles 1996 Clayton Actor
Almost Blue 1996 Charles Actor
Black Rose of Harlem 1996 Wisdom Actor
Cleghorne! 1995 TV Series Sidney Carlson Actor
Minor Adjustments 1995 TV Series Willie Actor
Black Scorpion 1995 TV Movie Argyle Actor
Martin 1992-1995 TV Series Stan Winters Actor
The Wayans Bros. 1995 TV Series Uncle Leon / Garrett Morris Actor
ER 1994 TV Series Edgar Luck Actor
Daddy Dearest 1993 TV Series Stan Actor
Coneheads 1993 Captain Orecruiser Actor
Severed Ties 1992 Stripes Actor
Roc 1991-1992 TV Series Wiz / Wix Actor
Maid for Each Other 1992 TV Movie Harold Brown Actor
Blackbird Fly 1991 Short Actor
Motorama 1991 Andy Actor
Children of the Night 1991 Matty Actor
Earth Angel 1991 TV Movie Joey Actor
City Rhythms 1989 Actor
Hunter 1986-1989 TV Series Sporty James Actor
Married with Children 1987-1989 TV Series Russ Actor
Who’s the Boss? 1988 TV Series Officer Audette Actor
The Underachievers 1987 Dummont Actor
227 1987 TV Series Bob Winslow Actor
Critical Condition 1987 Helicopter Junkie Actor
The Love Boat 1986 TV Series Gary Samuels Actor
New Love, American Style 1986 TV Series Actor
Scarecrow and Mrs. King 1985 TV Series Asam Ali Shamba Actor
The Twilight Zone 1985 TV Series Jake (segment “Dealer’s Choice”) Actor
The Pound Puppies 1985 TV Movie Chief Williams aka The Chief (voice) Actor
The Stuff 1985 ‘Chocolate Chip’ Charlie W. Hobbs Actor
It’s Your Move 1984-1985 TV Series Principal Dwight Ellis Actor
Hill Street Blues 1985 TV Series Derelict / Street Denizen Actor
Murder, She Wrote 1985 TV Series Lafayette Duquesne Actor
At Your Service 1984 TV Movie Dwayne Actor
The Jeffersons 1983-1984 TV Series Jimmy Actor
The Census Taker 1984 Harvey Actor
The Invisible Woman 1983 TV Movie Lieutenant Greg Larkin Actor
Diff’rent Strokes 1982 TV Series Santa Claus / Mr. Jones Actor
How to Beat the High Co$t of Living 1980 Power & Light Man Actor
Saturday Night Live 1975-1980 TV Series Various / Himself / Anwar Sadat / … Actor
Easter Fever 1980 TV Movie Jack (voice) Actor
ABC Weekend Specials 1978 TV Series Frank Actor
Car Wash 1976 Slide Actor
Cooley High 1975 Mr. Mason Actor
Change at 125th Street 1974 TV Movie Actor
Roll Out 1973 TV Series Wheels Actor
The Anderson Tapes 1971 Everson Actor
Where’s Poppa? 1970 Garrett Actor
General Hospital 1963 TV Series Mouth Actor
Stealing Time 2009 performer: “Walkin’ in a Winter Wonderland” Soundtrack
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd 2005 Video performer: “I’ve Gotta Be Me” – uncredited Soundtrack
Jackpot 2001 “Prelude in C” Soundtrack
Saturday Night Live Christmas 1999 Video performer: “Winter Wonderland” – uncredited Soundtrack
Saturday Night Live 1975-1980 TV Series performer – 18 episodes Soundtrack
Things We Did Last Summer 1978 TV Movie performer: “Nobody Does It Better” Soundtrack
Saturday Night Live 1975 TV Series written by – 1 episode Writer
Tru Dattt 2014 TV Series executive producer pre-production Producer
Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special 2015 TV Special Himself Self
Tavis Smiley 2015 TV Series Himself Self
The Real 2014 TV Series Himself Self
Tom Green Live 2014 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
The Playboy Morning Show 2014 TV Series Himself Self
CBS Cares 2014 TV Series Himself Self
Hello! Hollywood 2013 TV Series Himself Self
Hollywood Uncensored with Sam Rubin 2012 TV Series Himself Self
The Oprah Winfrey Show 2011 TV Series Himself Self
Black to the Future 2009 TV Series Himself Self
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy 2009 Documentary Himself Self
Family Guy 2006 TV Series Himself Self
Bid Whist Party Throwdown 2005 TV Series Himself Self
Ego Trip’s Race-O-Rama 2005 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live 2005 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
Saturday Night Live 1976-2003 TV Series Himself / Himself – Audience Member / Police Officer / … Self
Inside TV Land: African Americans in Television 2002 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
The Test 2001 TV Series Himself – Panelist Self
The 15th Annual American Comedy Awards 2001 Himself Self
Saturday Night Live 25 1999 TV Special documentary Himself Self
Space Ghost Coast to Coast 1998 TV Series Himself Self
E! True Hollywood Story 1997 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Howard Stern 1995 TV Series Himself Self
The 19th Annual People’s Choice Awards 1993 TV Special Himself – Accepting Award for Favourite New Television Comedy Series Self
Comic Relief: Baseball Relief ’93 1993 TV Movie Himself Self
The Chevy Chase Show 1993 TV Series Himself Self
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary 1989 TV Special Himself Self
It’s Howdy Doody Time 1987 TV Special Garrett Morris Self
Ebony/Jet Showcase 1986 TV Series Himself Self
The New Hollywood Squares 1986 TV Series Himself Self
E.T. and Friends: Magical Movie Visitors 1982 TV Movie documentary Merkon Self
Things We Did Last Summer 1978 TV Movie Himself Self
Live from New York! 2015 Documentary Himself Self
The Seventies 2015 TV Series documentary post-production Himself Archive Footage
Saturday Night Live: Christmas Special 2014 TV Special Various Archive Footage
Saturday Night Live: Thanksgiving Special 2014 TV Movie Police Officer Archive Footage
Saturday Night Live: Thanksgiving 2013 TV Movie The Police Officer (uncredited) Archive Footage
Cinemassacre’s Monster Madness 2012 TV Series documentary ‘Chocolate Chip’ Charlie W. Hobbs Archive Footage
Saturday Night Live Backstage 2011 TV Movie documentary Various Archive Footage
SNL Presents: A Very Gilly Christmas 2009 TV Movie Himself (uncredited) Archive Footage
Saturday Night Live Sports Extra ’09 2009 TV Movie Chico Escuela (uncredited) Archive Footage
Saturday Night Live in the ’90s: Pop Culture Nation 2007 TV Movie documentary Himself (uncredited) Archive Footage
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd 2005 Video Various Characters (uncredited) Archive Footage
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Commercial Parodies 2005 TV Movie Royal Deluxe II Chauffeur (uncredited) Archive Footage
Saturday Night Live: The Best of John Belushi 2005 TV Movie Himself / Various (uncredited) Archive Footage
Saturday Night Live: Presidential Bash 2004 2004 TV Movie Earl Roland (uncredited) Archive Footage
101 Most Unforgettable SNL Moments 2004 TV Movie Himself Archive Footage
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Tracy Morgan 2004 Video documentary Cadet Garrett (uncredited) Archive Footage
Saturday Night Live: TV Tales 2002 TV Special Himself Archive Footage
Saturday Night Live Christmas 1999 Video Himself / Frank the Butler Archive Footage
SNL: 25 Years of Music 1999 TV Movie Various Archive Footage
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Steve Martin 1998 TV Special Cliff (uncredited) Archive Footage
Saturday Night Live: Presidential Bash 1992 TV Movie Violet Crawford (uncredited) Archive Footage
Saturday Night Live Goes Commercial 1991 TV Special Limo Driver (uncredited) Archive Footage
The Best of Chevy Chase 1987 Video documentary Himself Archive Footage
The Best of Dan Aykroyd 1986 Video Himself / Various Characters Archive Footage
The Best of John Belushi 1985 Video Himself / Various Characters Archive Footage

Garrett Morris Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie Category
2002 Independent Spirit Award Independent Spirit Awards Best Supporting Male Jackpot (2001) Won
1979 Primetime Emmy Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Comedy-Variety or Music Program Saturday Night Live (1975) Won
2002 Independent Spirit Award Independent Spirit Awards Best Supporting Male Jackpot (2001) Nominated
1979 Primetime Emmy Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Comedy-Variety or Music Program Saturday Night Live (1975) Nominated