Tracy Morgan

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Biography

A fearless comic who was always performing whether or not cameras were rolling, Morgan earned a reputation for outrageous behavior, while problems with alcohol led to a career dip following his departure from "S.N.L." The failure of his own family sitcom, "The Tracy Morgan Show" (NBC, 2003-04), only cast a deeper shadow on his young, promising career. But he continued doing stand-up and was tapped for supporting roles in features like "Head of …
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Job Title

Actor, Producer, Writer

Born

November 10, 1968

Career Milestones

2011

Cast in "The Son of No One," co-starring Al Pacino, Channing Tatum and Juliette Binoche

2011

Voiced the character of Luiz in the animated feature "Rio"

2010

Co-starred in the Chris Rock produced black comedy, "Death at a Funeral," a remake of the 2007 British film of the same name

2010

Teamed with Bruce Willis for Kevin Smith's buddy cop film, "Cop Out"

2009

Voiced the guinea pig Blaster in the live-action Disney movie "G-Force"

2008

Appeared in the comedy spoof "Superhero Movie"

2006

Played a cast member of a fictional New York based sketch comedy show in "30 Rock" (NBC); earned an Emmy nomination in 2009 for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

2006

Voiced Woof in the MTV2 Animated Series "Where My Dogs At?"

2006

Co-starred with Shawn and Marlon Wayans in the comedy, "The Little Man"

2005

Appeared in the remake of "The Longest Yard"

2003

Cast opposite Chris Rock in "Head of State"

2003

Produced and starred in "The Tracy Morgan Show"; loosely based on his real life

2002

Voiced Spoonie Luv on the series "Crank Yankers"

2001

Played Pumpkin Escobar in Kevin Smith's comedy "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back"

1998

Featured in the film "Half Baked"

1996

Joined NBC's "Satruday Night Live" as a regular cast member

1996

Feature debut, "A Thin Line Between Love and Hate"

1994

Made TV debut on "Martin" (Fox), playing Hustle Man

1992

Member of the sketch comedy show, "Uptown Comedy Club"; aired on various channels

1984

Discovered while doing stand-up at The Apollo

Awards

2011

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 30 Rock

2010

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 30 Rock

2009

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 30 Rock

2009

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 30 Rock

2008

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 30 Rock