About

Known credits:
54
Birthday:
1937-02-01
Place of birth:
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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Garrett Morris

Overview

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Garrett Gonzalez Morris (born February 1, 1937 height 5' 8" (1,73 m)) 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). Morris also lived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he worked as a postal carrier.

Known for

Acting
2022 Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution Actor Self 69
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2020 Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker Actor Cleophus Walker 73
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2019 Grand-Daddy Day Care Actor Arnold 58
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2015 Ant-Man Actor Car Driver 70
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2015 Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special Actor Self 59
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2012 Pawn Shop Actor Rey 59
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2011 Let Go Actor Donuts 58
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2011 2 Broke Girls Actor Earl Washington 71
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2011 Valley of the Sun Actor Joe 58
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2010 Pickin' and Grinnin' Actor Richard A. Trophey N/A
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2009 Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy Actor Self 59
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2008 The Longshots Actor Reverend Pratt 59
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2007 Who's Your Caddy? Actor Reverend 56
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2006 Midnight Blue, Vol. 3: Celebrities Edition Actor Self (archive footage) N/A
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2005 Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd Actor Various Characters (archive footage) 59
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2003 Connecting Dots Actor Henry N/A
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2003 Maniac Magee Actor Mr. Cobble N/A
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2003 Super Spy: The Final Exit Actor Man In Shadow N/A
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2001 Jackpot Actor Lester Irving 59
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2000 Little Richard Actor Carl Rainey 59
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1999 Twin Falls Idaho Actor Jesus 59
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1999 Palmer's Pick Up Actor Tom 58
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1997 Black Scorpion II: Aftershock Actor Argyle 58
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1996 Santa with Muscles Actor Clayton 55
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1996 The Jamie Foxx Show Actor Uncle Junior King 68
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1996 Black Rose of Harlem Actor Wisdom 58
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1995 Cleghorne! Actor Sidney Carlson 68
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1995 Black Scorpion Actor Argyle 58
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1994 Silent Fury Actor N/A
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1993 Almost Blue Actor Charles 59
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1993 Coneheads Actor Captain Orecruiser 55
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1992 Severed Ties Actor Stripes 58
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1992 Maid for Each Other Actor Harold Brown 58
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1991 Motorama Actor Andy 59
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1991 Children of the Night Actor Matty 58
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1991 Earth Angel Actor Joey 58
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1989 Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary Actor Self 59
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1988 The Underachievers Actor Dummont 58
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1987 Critical Condition Actor Helicopter Junkie 58
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1985 The Pound Puppies Actor The Chief (voice) 58
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1985 The Best of John Belushi Actor Various characters N/A
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1985 The Stuff Actor 'Chocolate Chip' Charlie W. Hobbs 59
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1984 It's Your Move Actor 69
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1984 The Census Taker Actor Harvey 58
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1983 The Invisible Woman Actor Lieutenant Greg Larkin N/A
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1982 E.T. and Friends: Magical Movie Visitors Actor Merkon Conehead 59
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1980 How to Beat the High Cost of Living Actor Power & Light Man 58
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1980 Easter Fever Actor Jack (voice) 58
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1978 The Things We Did Last Summer Actor Himself 58
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1976 Car Wash Actor Slide 59
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1975 Cooley High Actor Mr. Mason 59
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1973 Roll Out Actor 69
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1971 The Anderson Tapes Actor Officer Everson 59
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1970 Where’s Poppa? Actor Garrett 59
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