Tracy Morgan was born on November 10, 1968, in the Bronx, New York, United States, to Jimmy and Alicia (Warden) Morgan. His father, a musician and Vietnam War veteran, named him in honor of a friend who was killed during the war. Though born in the Bronx, Morgan was raised in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn. He was the second of five children in a large family. Tragically, his father died in 1987 at age 39 due to HIV-related complications acquired through intravenous drug use. Tracy Morgan is widely recognized as a talented African-American actor and comedian.
Morgan attended DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx. During his years in school, he experienced bullying, which added to the challenges he faced growing up. He eventually dropped out of high school while just a few credits short of graduating to care for his ailing father.
Following his departure from school, Morgan turned to selling crack cocaine to support his family, including his wife and young son, as they struggled to survive on welfare, which barely met their needs. One of his friends frequently encouraged him to consider a career in comedy, believing in Morgan's natural talent to make people laugh. After that same friend was tragically killed, Morgan took his words to heart and made the decision to pursue comedy seriously.
He began performing stand-up comedy in local venues and quickly gained attention for his distinct style and street-smart humor. This eventually allowed him to improve his living conditions, including moving to a better neighborhood in the Bronx. Known for his memorable catchphrase, "What’s happ’n, chief?", Morgan also sold various items to get by during this period.
Tracy Morgan's professional comedy career gained traction when he appeared on the television series Martin, playing the character "Hustle Man," a role that showcased his unique comedic flair. His performances led to more television opportunities, including a spot on Uptown Comedy Club from 1992 to 1994 and the HBO series Snaps in 1995. He also made appearances on the popular series Def Comedy Jam.
In 1996, Morgan joined the cast of Saturday Night Live (SNL), where he remained a regular performer for eight seasons until 2003. His notable on-screen personas and comedic timing made him a standout cast member. He later returned to host SNL on March 14, 2009, and made appearances during the 2011 Christmas episode and again hosted on October 17, 2015.
| Birth Date: | 10 Nov, 1968 |
| Age: | 51 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | The Bronx |
| Education: | DeWitt Clinton High School |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American comedian and actor |
| Twitter Id: | RealTracyMorgan |
| Net Worth 2021: | 70 million |
