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Garrett Morris
Age
76
Birthday
Feb. 1st, 1937
Born in
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Height
5' 8"
Garrett Morris' Main TV Roles
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Main Movie Roles2008 - The Longshots2007 - Who's Your Caddy? 2007 - Frank 2001 - How High 1997 - Black Scorpion II: Aftershock 1996 - Black Rose of Harlem 1996 - Santa With Muscles 1993 - Coneheads 1987 - Critical Condition 1985 - The Stuff 1976 - Car Wash 1975 - Cooley High 1971 - The Anderson Tapes |
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TRIVIA:
- The first African-American cast member on _"Saturday Night Live" (1975)_ (qv).
- Was an original cast member of _"Saturday Night Live" (1975)_ (qv).
- 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.
- June 2009, appearing in commercials for Nintendo DS.
- Is portrayed by 'Dean Bernard' (qv) in _Gilda Radner: It's Always Something (2002) (TV)_ (qv).
- First professional work was as a soloist and arranger with the 'Harry Belafonte' (qv) singers.
- One of the original, albeit least heralded, Not Ready for Prime Time Players, he is best recalled for his SNL characterizations, especially retired Latino baseball player Chico ("baseball been berry berry good to me!" Escuela, and personalities Sammy Davis, Jr, and Richard Pryor.
- Raised by his grandfather, a Baptist minister, and began singing in the church choir.
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