Early Life and Education of Tracy Morgan: A Complete Timeline

Updated: May 5, 2026

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Tracy Morgan. From birth to education, explore key events.

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

November 10, 1968: Tracy Morgan's Birth

On November 10, 1968, Tracy Jamal Morgan was born. He is an American stand-up comedian and actor.

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1985: Father Diagnosed with HIV

In 1985, during his senior year of high school, Tracy Morgan learned that his father had contracted HIV from hypodermic needle use.

January 1987: Father's Death

In January 1987, Tracy Morgan's father died at the age of 38 after contracting HIV.

1987: Married Sabina

In 1987, while in high school, Tracy Morgan married his girlfriend Sabina. The pair have three sons together.

1996: Diagnosis of Diabetes

In 1996, Tracy Morgan was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and had been an alcoholic for years.

August 2009: Filed for Divorce

In August 2009, Tracy Morgan filed for divorce from his wife Sabina, after having been separated for approximately eight years.

2009: Comment on early career

In 2009, Tracy Morgan reflected on his early career saying he had survival guilt from making it out while some of his friends did not.

December 2010: Kidney Transplant

In December 2010, Tanisha Hall donated one of her kidneys to Tracy Morgan.

June 3, 2011: Controversial Remarks in Nashville

During a performance in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 3, 2011, Tracy Morgan made controversial remarks about homosexuals, leading to an apology and condemnation from NBC Entertainment and Tina Fey.

September 2011: Engagement Announcement

In September 2011, Tracy Morgan announced his engagement to model Megan Wollover, which occurred six months earlier in San Francisco.

July 2, 2013: Birth of Daughter

On July 2, 2013, Tracy Morgan and Megan Wollover welcomed their first child, a daughter, in New York City.

June 7, 2014: Involved in Multi-Vehicle Crash

On June 7, 2014, Tracy Morgan was a passenger in a Mercedes Sprinter minibus involved in a six-vehicle crash in New Jersey. The crash, caused by a Walmart tractor-trailer, resulted in severe injuries for Morgan, including a broken femur, broken nose, a traumatic brain injury, and several broken ribs. Comedian James McNair died in the crash.

July 12, 2014: Completed Rehab

From June 20 until July 12, 2014, Tracy Morgan stayed in a rehabilitation facility to recover from injuries sustained during the June 7 car crash.

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.

August 23, 2015: Married Megan Wollover

On August 23, 2015, Tracy Morgan married Megan Wollover.

November 3, 2016: Forgave the Driver

On November 3, 2016, Tracy Morgan said on Conan that he was no longer angry about the 2014 collision and had forgiven the driver.

June 2019: Involved in Minor Car Collision

In June 2019, Tracy Morgan was involved in a minor collision in his Bugatti Veyron. He was captured on video yelling at the other driver, leading to controversy and the other driver being traumatized.

July 2020: Filed for Divorce

In July 2020, Tracy Morgan filed for divorce from Megan Wollover.

August 2023: Disclosed Semaglutide Use

In August 2023, Tracy Morgan disclosed that he was using semaglutide to manage his weight during an episode of Today with Hoda & Jenna.

2023: Discovery of Relationship with Nas

In 2023, on an episode of Finding Your Roots, Tracy Morgan discovered that he is third cousins with American rapper Nas.

March 2024: Joked About Out-Eating Ozempic

In March 2024, Tracy Morgan joked on Jimmy Fallon's show that he had "learned to out-eat Ozempic" and "gained 40 lbs," but later clarified that he was joking and Ozempic worked well for him.

March 17, 2025: Food Poisoning at Knicks Game

On March 17, 2025, while at a New York Knicks game, Tracy Morgan experienced an episode of food poisoning, causing him to vomit onto the court and suffer a bloody nose.