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Garrett Morris
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Actor Born: February 1, 1937 in New Orleans, LA Biography:Another of Julliard's illustrious alumni, Garrett Morris' first significant professional job was as performer and arranger with the "Harry Belafonte" singers. Morris went on to appear in such Broadway productions as "Porgy and Bess", Hallelujah Baby, and "Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death". He also wrote two plays, The Secret Place and Daddy Picou and Marie LeVeau. His first film gig was as a makeup artist on "This Property is Condemned" (1967); he made his movie acting bow in 1970. After a season's worth of supporting appearances on the 1973-74 sitcom "Roll Out", Morris was hired as one of the Not Ready for Prime Time Players on NBC's "Saturday Night Live". After his SNL stint, Morris could be seen in film supporting roles, most amusingly as "Famous Amos" takeoff Chocolate Charlie in the otherwise indifferent 1985 horror film "The Stuff". He also made a return visit to Broadway, starring in... Full Biography
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