Lamorne Morris

Birth Name:

Lamorne Morris

Birth Place:

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Director, Writer, Producer

Nominated for a Television Male Breakout Performer award in 2012 for his work on "New Girl"
Studied at the College of DuPage, where he earned the Chris Farley Memorial Acting Scholarship
Began his acting career by studying at the Second City Training Center in his native Chicago
After a few appearances in national commercials and independent films, he would land his breakout role in the Fall of 2012 as Winston on Fox's "New Girl"
Got his start on BET as a host before breaking into comedic roles
Before becoming an actor, he was interested in become a basketball player
Has been featured in various FunnyorDie YouTube videos

2012Teen Choice Award - Choice TV Breakout Performance - Male:Nominated
2021Black Reel - Outstanding Actor, Comedy Series:Nominated
2022Black Reel - Outstanding Actor, Comedy Series:Nominated
2024Astra TV Award - Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2024Black Reel - Outstanding Supporting Performance in a TV Movie or Limited Series:Nominated
2024Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie:Winner
2024Virtuoso AwardWinner
2025Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series:Nominated
2025Black Reel - Outstanding Breakthrough Performance:Nominated
2025PFCA Award - Best Featured Actor:Nominated
2026Black Reel - Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy Series:Nominated

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