Career Timeline of Tracy Morgan: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Tracy Morgan made an impact.

Tracy Morgan is a prominent American stand-up comedian and actor, best known for his roles on television. He gained fame as a cast member on Saturday Night Live (1996-2003) and further solidified his career playing Tracy Jordan on the sitcom 30 Rock (2006-2013), earning Emmy nominations for both. More recently, he starred in the TBS comedy series The Last O.G., showcasing his continued presence in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Challenges & Struggles

1992: Joins Uptown Comedy Club

In 1992, Tracy Morgan became a regular cast member on Uptown Comedy Club, a sketch-comedy show filmed in Harlem.

1994: End of Uptown Comedy Club Role

In 1994, Tracy Morgan's run as a cast member of Uptown Comedy Club ended.

1996: Joins Saturday Night Live

In 1996, Tracy Morgan became a cast member on Saturday Night Live, a sketch comedy television series on NBC.

2003: Appearance in Head of State

In 2003, Tracy Morgan appeared in the Chris Rock film Head of State, referencing his earlier role on Martin.

2003: Leaves Saturday Night Live

In 2003, Tracy Morgan concluded his time as a regular cast member on Saturday Night Live.

2003: Cancellation of The Tracy Morgan Show and Punk'd Appearance

In 2003, Tracy Morgan's sitcom, The Tracy Morgan Show, was canceled after one season, and he appeared on an episode of Punk'd.

2006: Joins 30 Rock

In 2006, Tracy Morgan became a cast member of the television series 30 Rock, playing the character Tracy Jordan.

June 13, 2007: Hosts Spike Guys' Choice Awards

On June 13, 2007, Tracy Morgan hosted the first Spike Guys' Choice Awards.

March 14, 2009: Hosts Saturday Night Live

On March 14, 2009, Tracy Morgan returned to Saturday Night Live to host the show, reprising his roles as Brian Fellow and Astronaut Jones.

October 20, 2009: Release of Autobiography

On October 20, 2009, Tracy Morgan's autobiography, I Am the New Black, was released, detailing his life from growing up in Brooklyn to becoming a cast member on Saturday Night Live.

2009: Emmy Nomination for 30 Rock

In 2009, Tracy Morgan was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at the Emmy Awards for his work on 30 Rock.

2011: Guest Appearance on SNL Christmas Show

In 2011, Tracy Morgan made a guest appearance on the Christmas show of Saturday Night Live, which was hosted by Jimmy Fallon.

2013: Ends Role in 30 Rock

In 2013, Tracy Morgan's role as Tracy Jordan in the NBC sitcom 30 Rock came to an end.

October 17, 2015: Hosts Saturday Night Live Again

On October 17, 2015, Tracy Morgan hosted Saturday Night Live for a second time.

2017: Netflix Standup Special

In 2017, Tracy Morgan's Netflix standup special Staying Alive joked about Walmart and the lawsuit, while detailing his hospitalization, rehab and recovery.