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Garrett Morris

Meet Garrett Morris, a super funny actor who made us laugh on TV and in movies!

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Key Facts

Born
February 1, 1937.
Known For
Being a cast member on Saturday Night Live and many other TV shows and movies.
First Black Cast Member
On the original Saturday Night Live.
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Received in 2024.

Who's That Funny Guy?

Imagine a super talented actor who can make you giggle and gasp! That's Garrett Morris! He's an actor, a comedian, and even a singer.

He was one of the very first Black actors on a famous TV show called Saturday Night Live. He made people laugh for five whole years on that show! He also played lots of other cool characters on different TV shows and in movies.

He's been making people smile for a very long time!

From the TV Screen to Your Heart!

Garrett Morris has been on so many fun shows! He was on Saturday Night Live from 1975 to 1980. That's like being in school for five years, but instead of learning math, he was learning how to be hilarious!

He also played Jimmy on The Jeffersons and Uncle Junior on The Jamie Foxx Show. He even played Earl Washington on 2 Broke Girls. That's a lot of different characters to remember, but he played them all so well!

A Star on Hollywood's Sidewalk!

Guess what? In 2024, Garrett Morris got a special star just for him on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! It's like a super-duper award on the sidewalk in Hollywood where famous people get their names. His star is there forever to celebrate all the amazing work he's done. It's a big deal and shows everyone how much people love his acting and comedy. It's a shining example of his success!

Making Us Laugh and Smile!

Garrett Morris is known for being super funny and a great actor. He was the first Black person on Saturday Night Live, which was a really big step! He's been in so many shows and movies that you might have seen him without even knowing it. He's a true legend who has brought joy to millions of people with his talent. He’s a star in every way!

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