Garrett Morris
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.
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- Born:
- Feb 1, 1937 In New Orleans - Louisiana - USA
- Movie/TV Credits:
- 42
- First Appeared:
- In the movie Where’s Poppa? 1970-11-10
- Latest Project:
- Movie Ant-Man 2015-07-14
Known For
Filmography
| Movie | Ant-Man | Car Driver | 2015-07-14 |
| Movie | Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special | Himself | 2015-02-15 |
| Movie | Pawn Shop | Rey | 2012-02-10 |
| Movie | Valley of the Sun | Joe | 2011-01-01 |
| Series | 2 Broke Girls | Earl Washington | 2011-09-19 |
| Movie | Let Go | Donuts | 2011-10-25 |
| Movie | Pickin' and Grinnin' | Richard A. Trophey | 2010-04-17 |
| Movie | Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy | Self | 2009-01-01 |
| Movie | The Longshots | Reverend Pratt | 2008-08-22 |
| Series | Psych | Clizby | 2006-07-07 |
| Movie | Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd | Various Characters | 2005-09-06 |
| Movie | Maniac Magee | Mr. Cobble | 2003-02-23 |
| Movie | Jackpot | Lester Irving | 2001-07-27 |
| Movie | Little Richard | Carl Rainey | 2000-02-20 |
| Series | Family Guy | Unknown | 1999-01-31 |
| Movie | Twin Falls Idaho | Jesus | 1999-07-30 |
| Movie | Palmer's Pick Up | Tom | 1999-02-09 |
| Movie | Black Scorpion II: Aftershock | Argyle | 1997-05-13 |
| Series | The Jamie Foxx Show | Uncle Junior King | 1996-08-28 |
| Movie | Black Rose of Harlem | Wisdom | 1996-03-01 |
| Movie | Santa with Muscles | Clayton | 1996-11-08 |
| Movie | Coneheads | Captain Orecruiser | 1993-07-23 |
| Movie | Almost Blue | Charles | 1993-08-04 |
| Movie | Severed Ties | Stripes | 1992-09-02 |
| Movie | Earth Angel | Joey | 1991-03-04 |
| Movie | Motorama | Andy | 1991-09-10 |
| Movie | Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary | Self | 1989-09-24 |
| Movie | The Underachievers | Dummont | 1988-06-01 |
| Movie | Critical Condition | Helicopter Junkie | 1987-01-16 |
| Movie | The Stuff | 'Chocolate Chip' Charlie W. Hobbs | 1985-06-14 |
| Series | The Twilight Zone | Unknown | 1985-09-27 |
| Movie | The Census Taker | Harvey | 1984-01-23 |
| Series | Hunter | Sporty James | 1984-09-18 |
| Movie | E.T. and Friends: Magical Movie Visitors | Merkon Conehead | 1982-12-24 |
| Movie | Easter Fever | Jack (voice) | 1980-03-29 |
| Movie | How to Beat the High Cost of Living | Power & Light Man | 1980-07-11 |
| Movie | Car Wash | Slide | 1976-10-22 |
| Movie | Cooley High | Mr. Mason | 1975-06-25 |
| Series | Saturday Night Live | Various | 1975-10-11 |
| Series | Roll Out | 1973-10-05 | |
| Movie | The Anderson Tapes | Officer Everson | 1971-06-17 |
| Movie | Where’s Poppa? | Garrett | 1970-11-10 |