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Garrett Morris
Actor

Garrett Morris

1 Feb 1937Born
89Age
76Credits
New Orleans, Louisiana, USABirthplace

Biography

Garrett Gonzalez Morris (born February 1, 1937) is an Americancomedian and actor. He was part of the original cast of the sketch comedy program Saturday Night Live, appearing from 1975 to 1980.

Morris was a church-choir singer from his youth, trained at the Juilliard School of Music, and graduated from Dillard University in 1958. Early in his career, he soloed with the Harry Belafonte singers. He performed in a number of Broadwaymusicals, including Hallelujah, Baby! and Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death. He also appeared as a high school teacher in the 1975 film Cooley High. He had a small role as a police sergeant in The Anderson Tapes (1970).

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Morris also lived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he worked as a postal carrier.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2024An SNL ThanksgivingFilm: (archive footage)
  2. 2022How I Met Your FatherSeries: Julian (1 episode)
  3. 2021Grand CrewSeries: Narrator (1 episode)
  4. 2020Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. WalkerSeries: Cleophus Walker (4 episodes)
  5. 2019A Black Lady Sketch ShowSeries: Deacon Jones (1 episode)
  6. 2019Family ReunionSeries: Grand Sensei Shandu (1 episode)
  7. 2019Grand-Daddy Day CareFilm: Arnold
  8. 2018The NeighborhoodSeries: Jasper (1 episode)
  9. 2018Station 19Series: Earl Davis (1 episode)
  10. 2016Rhett & Link's Buddy SystemSeries: Ignatius, Judge (3 episodes)
  11. 2016MacGyverSeries: Willy (1 episode)
  12. 2016This Is UsSeries: Lloyd (3 episodes)
  13. 2015Ant-ManFilm: Car Driver
  14. 2015MetropolisSeries (1 episode)
  15. 2012ScandalSeries: Hector (1 episode)
  16. 2012Pawn ShopFilm: Rey
  17. 2011Let GoFilm: Donuts
  18. 20112 Broke GirlsSeries: Earl Washington (137 episodes)
  19. 2011ShamelessSeries: Old Priest (1 episode)
  20. 2011Valley of the SunFilm: Joe
  21. 2010Pickin' and Grinnin'Film: Richard A. Trophey
  22. 2008Dog GoneFilm: Police Chief
  23. 2008The LongshotsFilm: Reverend Pratt
  24. 2007Who's Your Caddy?Film: Reverend
  25. 2006PsychSeries: Clizby (1 episode)
  26. 2005Noah's ArcSeries: Reverand Allen (2 episodes)
  27. 2005Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan AykroydFilm: Various Characters (archive footage)
  28. 2003Connecting DotsFilm: Henry
  29. 2003Maniac MageeFilm: Mr. Cobble
  30. 2003Super Spy: The Final ExitFilm: Man In Shadow
  31. 2001Justice LeagueSeries: Al McGee (voice) (1 episode)
  32. 2001According to JimSeries: Lewis (1 episode)
  33. 2001JackpotFilm: Lester Irving
  34. 2000Static ShockSeries: Preacher (voice) (1 episode)
  35. 2000Little RichardFilm: Carl Rainey
  36. 1999Twin Falls IdahoFilm: Jesus
  37. 1999Palmer's Pick-UpFilm: Tom
  38. 1999Family GuySeries: Garrett Morris (1 episode)
  39. 1998The HughleysSeries: Father Roberts (1 episode)
  40. 1997Black Scorpion II: AftershockFilm: Argyle
  41. 1996Santa with MusclesFilm: Clayton
  42. 1996The Jamie Foxx ShowSeries: Uncle Junior King (100 episodes)
  43. 1996Boston CommonSeries: Sammy Sutherland (1 episode)
  44. 1996Black Rose of HarlemFilm: Wisdom
  45. 1995Cleghorne!Series: Sidney Carlson (15 episodes)
  46. 1995Black ScorpionFilm: Argyle
  47. 1995Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildSeries: Buzzard (voice) (1 episode)
  48. 1994Silent FuryFilm
  49. 1993Almost BlueFilm: Charles
  50. 1993ConeheadsFilm: Captain Orecruiser
  51. 1992Severed TiesFilm: Stripes
  52. 1992MartinSeries: Stan Winters (55 episodes)
  53. 1992Maid for Each OtherFilm: Harold Brown
  54. 1991MotoramaFilm: Andy
  55. 1991Children of the NightFilm: Matty
  56. 1991Earth AngelFilm: Joey
  57. 1988The UnderachieversFilm: Dummont
  58. 1987Married... with ChildrenSeries: Russ (2 episodes)
  59. 1987Critical ConditionFilm: Helicopter Junkie
  60. 1985The Pound PuppiesFilm: The Chief (voice)
  61. 1985The Twilight ZoneSeries: Jake (segment "Dealer's Choice") (1 episode)
  62. 1985The Best of John BelushiFilm: Various Characters
  63. 1985The StuffFilm: 'Chocolate Chip' Charlie W. Hobbs
  64. 1984Murder, She WroteSeries: Lafayette Duquesne (1 episode)
  65. 1984It's Your MoveSeries: Principal Dwight Ellis (4 episodes)
  66. 1984HunterSeries: Sporty James, 'Sporty' James (8 episodes)
  67. 1984The Census TakerFilm: Harvey
  68. 1983The Invisible WomanFilm: Lieutenant Greg Larkin
  69. 1982E.T. and Friends: Magical Movie VisitorsFilm: Merkon Conehead
  70. 1981Hill Street BluesSeries: Derelict, Derelict (archive footage) (uncredited) (1 episode)
  71. 1980How to Beat the High Cost of LivingFilm: Power & Light Man
  72. 1980Easter FeverFilm: Jack (voice)
  73. 1976Car WashFilm: Slide
  74. 1975Cooley HighFilm: Mr. Mason
  75. 1971The Anderson TapesFilm: Officer Everson
  76. 1970Where’s Poppa?Film: Garrett

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