Garrett Morris honored with star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Garrett Morris will be honored with the 2,771st star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, announced the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

Garrett Morris to receive Hollywood Star

The ceremony will take place on Feb. 1 at 11:30 a.m. PT, which also happens to be his 87th birthday.

“Garrett Morris is a true entertainment icon and is ready for Prime Time on the Walk of Fame!” said Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in a statement.

Actress Tichina Arnold and Director-producer Oz Scott will be the guest speakers during Morris’ celebration.

Entertainment career

Morris, a Juilliard-trained artist who graduated from Dillard University, is the quintessential entertainer having a hand in various art mediums.

As a singer

Morris is a singer who notably performed with the Harry Belafonte Singers for a decade while also branching out into acting.

As an actor

The New Orleans native first broke onto the big screen in the 1970’s with small roles in Carl Reiner’s “Where’s Poppa?” and Sidney Lumet’s “The Anderson Tapes.”

Morris has appeared in Broadway and off-Broadway musicals including “Porgy and Bess,” “Show Boat,” “Ain’t Supposed To Die A Natural Death,” and “The Great White Hope.”

In television, the beloved entertainer is known for his performances on The Wayans Bros., Martin, The Jamie Foxx Show, The Jeffersons, Scandal, All Of Us, Grand Crew, Self-Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker, most recently, 2 Broke Girls.

Garrett Morris as a comedian

As a comedian, Morris was one of the original stars of Saturday Night Live.

During his stint on the show, he captivated viewers with his hilarious spot-on impersonations.

His most memorable segment was “News for the Hard of Hearing” where he impersonated Idi Amin, James Brown, Sammy Davis, Jr., Bob Marley, and Muhammad Ali.

Morris was also a social activist, playing a pivotal role in the Black Arts movement.

In 1965, he worked alongside Amiri Baraka, Sun Ra, Albert Ayler and Sonia Sanchez at the Black Arts Repertory Theatre/School in Harlem.

Today

These days, Garrett Morris is still entertaining audiences while also running the Los Angeles Blues and Comedy Club.

In 2007, he was honored by former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa for his work and contributions to the Black community.