Career Timeline of Tracy Morgan: Major Achievements and Milestones

Updated: May 5, 2026

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

Tracy Morgan is an American comedian and actor known for his roles on Saturday Night Live (1996-2003) and 30 Rock (2006-2013), where he played Tracy Jordan. His work on both shows garnered him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. He also starred in the TBS comedy series The Last O.G.

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

1992: Joined Uptown Comedy Club

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

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1994: End of Uptown Comedy Club

In 1994, Uptown Comedy Club, the show Tracy Morgan was a cast member on, aired its final episode.

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1996: Joined Saturday Night Live

In 1996, Tracy Morgan joined the cast of Saturday Night Live (SNL), a sketch comedy television series on NBC.

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2002: One Mic Comedy Special

In 2002, Tracy Morgan's comedy special, One Mic, was produced and aired on Comedy Central.

2003: Appearance in Head of State

In 2003, Tracy Morgan appeared in the Chris Rock film Head of State as a man watching television and questioning why they are not watching Martin.

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2003: Left Saturday Night Live

In 2003, Tracy Morgan left Saturday Night Live after being a cast member since 1996.

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2003: Starred in The Tracy Morgan Show

In 2003, Tracy Morgan starred in his own sitcom, The Tracy Morgan Show, which was canceled after one season. He was also featured on an episode of Punk'd where his car was towed.

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2006: Became a cast member on 30 Rock

From 2006, Tracy Morgan was a cast member of the television series 30 Rock, playing the character Tracy Jordan until 2013.

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2006: Joined 30 Rock

In 2006, Tracy Morgan joined the cast of the television series 30 Rock on NBC.

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June 13, 2007: Hosted Spike Guys' Choice Awards

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

March 14, 2009: Hosted SNL

On March 14, 2009, Tracy Morgan hosted Saturday Night Live (SNL), reprising his roles as Brian Fellow and Astronaut Jones.

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October 20, 2009: Release of Autobiography

On October 20, 2009, Tracy Morgan's autobiography, I Am the New Black, was released. He also appeared on National Public Radio's Fresh Air.

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2011: Guest appearance on SNL Christmas show

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

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2013: Left 30 Rock

In 2013, Tracy Morgan left the cast of 30 Rock after being a cast member since 2006.

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2014: Released Bona Fide comedy special

In 2014, Tracy Morgan released his comedy special Tracy Morgan: Bona Fide.

June 1, 2015: First Public Appearance Since Crash

On June 1, 2015, Tracy Morgan made his first public appearance since the June 2014 crash, during an interview with Matt Lauer on Today, stating that he still suffered from symptoms of his injuries.

September 20, 2015: Surprise Appearance at Primetime Emmy Awards

On September 20, 2015, Tracy Morgan made a surprise appearance at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards and received a standing ovation.

October 17, 2015: Hosted SNL

On October 17, 2015, Tracy Morgan hosted Saturday Night Live (SNL) again.

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2017: Released Staying Alive comedy special

In 2017, Tracy Morgan released his comedy special Staying Alive, after being severely injured in a 2014 car accident.

2017: Staying Alive Special

In 2017, Tracy Morgan's Netflix stand-up special Staying Alive joked about Walmart and the lawsuit, while detailing his hospitalization, rehab and recovery from the 2014 crash.

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2018: Starred in The Last O.G.

In 2018, Tracy Morgan began starring in the TBS series The Last O.G., which ran for four seasons.

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July 2019: Hosted ESPYs in Los Angeles

In July 2019, Tracy Morgan hosted the ESPYs in Los Angeles.

July 2020: Reunion episode of 30 Rock

In July 2020, Tracy Morgan returned to the role of Tracy Jordan for a reunion episode of 30 Rock during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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2021: End of The Last O.G.

In 2021, The Last O.G., the TBS series starring Tracy Morgan, ended after four seasons.

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May 2025: Cast in The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins

In May 2025, it was announced that Tracy Morgan would star in the Tina Fey-produced television series The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins alongside Daniel Radcliffe and Erika Alexander.

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