A familiar face. A favorite credit.
Garrett Morris
The sketches, the credits, the comedy.
All in one place.
Born February 1, 1937Age 89
Cast appearances (6)
A face that makes you laugh.
The person behind the punchline
A little backstory.
Garrett Morris is an American actor, comedian, and singer who was a member of Saturday Night Live’s original cast from 1975 to 1980. His recurring performances included baseball player Chico Escuela and the hard-of-hearing interpreter who shouted the news, alongside impressions and musical appearances.
Morris studied music at Dillard University and worked as a singer and stage performer before SNL. His later television characters include Stan Winters on Martin, Uncle Junior on The Jamie Foxx Show, and Earl on 2 Broke Girls. His films include Cooley High, Car Wash, and Coneheads, combining character acting with his sketch-comedy background.
Quite the characters
Another side of funny.
The role call