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Garrett Morris, 89, Jokes About Time and His Next Chapter
1 Feb
Summary
- Veteran actor Garrett Morris is preparing for his 89th birthday on February 1.
- He continues acting, defying retirement and seeking roles despite his age.
- Morris is currently writing his forthcoming memoir titled 'Ain't That a B*tch'.

Garrett Morris, a foundational cast member of Saturday Night Live, is approaching his 89th birthday on February 1st. Morris, who notably graced the SNL stage from 1975 to 1980 and later starred in sitcoms such as The Jeffersons and Martin, continues to embrace his acting career with enthusiasm.
He expresses a philosophy of working as long as one enjoys it, playfully dismissing traditional notions of retirement. Morris acknowledges the challenges of age and arthritis in securing roles but maintains optimism, noting the prevalence of older characters in film and television. He recently appeared in SNL50: The Anniversary Special and had guest spots on The Neighborhood and How I Met Your Father.




