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Tracy Morgan Biography

Birth Name:Tracy Jamal Morgan

Birth Place:The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Has acting credits in over 60 television and movie credits
Born to Alicia and musician Jimmy Morgan
A longtime sufferer from diabetes, he received a kidney transplant in 2010 to save him from having to receive dialysis treatments for the remainder of his life
Gained widespread success in New York City as a stand-up comedian before landing his first professional television appearance as a recurring character on "Martin"
Started to perform comedy on the streets as a means to make money after dropping out of high school to care for his ailing father
Quote: "You get somebody to crack a smile, that's a beautiful thing․ So I think all comedians are earning their wings into heaven․"
Formally joined "Saturday Night Live" as a permanent cast member in 1996 and appeared regularly until 2003
Best known for his role in the series "30 Rock․"
Dropped out of high school only four credits shy of graduation in order to support his family
Released his own autobiography titled "I Am the New Black" in 2009

Awards

2008Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2008Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
2008Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2008INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2008Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor - Comedy Series: nominated
2009Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2009Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
2009Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actor: nominated
2009Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2009INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2009Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor - Comedy Series: nominated
2009Vision Award-Best Performance - Comedy: nominated
2009OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2009Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor - Comedy Series: nominated
2010Vision Award-Best Performance- Comedy: winner
2010OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2011Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2011Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2011Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor - Comedy Series: winner
2012Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2012Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2012Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2013Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2014Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2014Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2015BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: winner
2015Image Award-Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2016OFTA Television Award-Best Male Performance in a Variety Program: nominated
2016Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2018Black Reel-Outstanding Actor, Comedy Series: nominated
2019Black Reel-Outstanding Actor, Comedy Series: nominated
2019Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2020Black Reel-Outstanding Actor, Comedy Series: nominated
2020Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2021Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2021Vision Award-Best Performance - Comedy: nominated
2022Vision Award-Best Performance - Comedy: winner