Garrett Morris

Age: 73
Height: 5' 8"

Birth Place: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Born: Feb. 1st, 1937

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NOTE: Complete List of Works can be found at IMDB

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TRIVIA:

The first African-American cast member on _"Saturday Night Live" (1975)_ (qv).
Currently, the oldest living cast member to be on _"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.
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.
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.
First professional work was as a soloist and arranger with the 'Harry Belafonte' (qv) singers.
Is portrayed by 'Dean Bernard' (qv) in _Gilda Radner: It's Always Something (2002) (TV)_ (qv).

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