Garrett Morris
Acting
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). Morris also lived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he worked as a postal carrier.
Born: February 1, 1937
Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Known For
This Is Us
Follows the lives and families of three adults living and growing up in the United States of America in present and past times. As their paths cross and their life stories intertwine in curious ways, we find that several of them share the same birthday - and so much more than anyone would expect.
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd
A collection of classic Saturday Night Live sketches featuring Dan Aykroyd.
Justice League
The long-awaited rebirth of the greatest superhero team of all time: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Hawkgirl, Green Lantern, and Martian Manhunter.
Station 19
A group of heroic firefighters at Seattle Fire Station 19—from captain to newest recruit—risk their lives and hearts both in the line of duty and off the clock. These brave men and women are like family, literally and figuratively, and together they put their own lives in jeopardy as first responders to save the lives of others.
Shameless
Chicagoan Frank Gallagher is the proud single dad of six smart, industrious, independent kids, who without him would be... perhaps better off. When Frank's not at the bar spending what little money they have, he's passed out on the floor. But the kids have found ways to grow up in spite of him. They may not be like any family you know, but they make no apologies for being exactly who they are.
Family Reunion
Family Reunion follows a family of six who travel from Seattle, Washington to Columbus, Georgia for the McKellan Family Reunion and decide to stay to be closer to their family.
Static Shock
An ordinary inner-city kid gains extraordinary powers and becomes an urban legend as the first teenage African-American superhero.
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Directors Robert Townsend and Quincy Newell offer this comprehensive and hilarious examination of the history, evolution and cultural significance of African American comedy in America, from the earliest minstrel shows to the latest HBO special. Featuring interviews with cultural critics and loads of comedic clips, this program features appearances by a who's-who of black comedians including Chris Rock, Bill Cosby, Whoopi Goldberg and many more.
Psych
Thanks to his police officer father's efforts, Shawn Spencer spent his childhood developing a keen eye for detail (and a lasting dislike of his dad). Years later, Shawn's frequent tips to the police lead to him being falsely accused of a crime he solved. Now, Shawn has no choice but to use his abilities to perpetuate his cover story: psychic crime-solving powers, all the while dragging his best friend, his dad, and the police along for the ride.
Celebrity Family Feud
Celebrity Family Feud pits celebrities and their families against each other in a contest to name the most popular responses to survey-type questions posed to 100 people.
Filmography
as Self
as Self (archive footage)
as Julian
as Cleophus Walker
as Deacon Jones
as Grand Sensei Shandu
as Arnold
as Jasper
as Earl Davis
as Ignatius
as Judge
as Willy
as Lloyd
as Car Driver
as Self
as Hector
as Rey
as Donuts
as Earl Washington
as Old Priest
as Joe
as Police Chief
as Reverend Pratt
as Reverend
as Clizby
as Self (archive footage)
as Reverand Allen
as Various Characters (archive footage)
as Henry
as Man In Shadow
as Al McGee (voice)
as Lester Irving
as Preacher (voice)
as Carl Rainey
as Jesus
as Tom
as Garrett Morris
as Father Roberts
as Argyle
as Clayton
as Uncle Junior King
as Sammy Sutherland
as Wisdom
as Sidney Carlson
as Argyle
as Buzzard (voice)
as Charles
as Captain Orecruiser
as Stripes
as Stan Winters
as Harold Brown
as Andy
as Matty
as Joey
as Dummont
as Russ
as Helicopter Junkie
as The Chief (voice)
as Jake (segment "Dealer's Choice")
as Various Characters
as 'Chocolate Chip' Charlie W. Hobbs
as Lafayette Duquesne
as Principal Dwight Ellis
as Sporty James
as 'Sporty' James
as Harvey
as Lieutenant Greg Larkin
as Merkon Conehead
as Derelict
as Derelict (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Power & Light Man
as Jack (voice)
as Slide
as Self - Various Characters
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
as Self
as Mr. Mason
as Officer Everson
as Garrett
as Self
as Self - Performer