Biography for
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Date of Birth

1 February 1937, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Birth Name

Garrett Gonzalez Morris

Height

5' 8" (1.73 m)

Spouse

Freda Morris

(20 September 1996 - present) (filed for divorce)

Trivia

He was shot in the chest and arm by would-be robbers. [2/1/94]

Was an original cast member of "Saturday Night Live" (1975).

Raised by his grandfather, a Baptist minister, and began singing in the church choir.

Wrote plays on the side: "The Secret Place " and "Daddy Picou."

One of the original, albeit least heralded, Not Ready for Prime Time Players of "Saturday Night Live" (1975), he is best recalled for his characterizations, especially retired Latino baseball player Chico ("baseball been berry berry good to me!" Escuela, and his impressions of 'Sammy Davis Jr'' and Richard Pryor.

First professional work was as a soloist and arranger with the Harry Belafonte singers.

Trained in voice at Juilliard, he appeared on stage in many musicals in his pre-SNL days, including "Porgy and Bess," "Hallelujah, Baby," "Show Boat," and others.

The first African-American cast member on "Saturday Night Live" (1975).

Currently, the oldest living cast member to be on "Saturday Night Live" (1975).

Is portrayed by Dean Bernard in Gilda Radner: It's Always Something (2002) (TV).

He studied drama at HB Studio in Greenwich Village in New York City.

A former schoolteacher, he taught at New York City's PS 71.

Personal Quotes

I happen to dig being able to use whatever mystique I have to further the idea of peace.