Early Life and Education of Tracy Morgan: A Complete Timeline

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

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

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's HIV Diagnosis

In 1985, at the age of 17, 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.

1987: Marriage to Sabina

In 1987, Tracy Morgan married his girlfriend Sabina while still in high school.

1996: Diagnosis with Diabetes

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

August 2009: Files for Divorce

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

2009: Reflection on Friend's Murder

In 2009, Tracy Morgan reflected on the murder of his best friend and how it motivated him to pursue comedy.

December 2010: Kidney Donation from Tanisha Hall

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

December 2010: Kidney Transplant

In early December 2010, Tracy Morgan received a kidney transplant due to complications from diabetes and alcohol use.

June 3, 2011: Homophobic Remarks Controversy

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

September 2011: Engagement Announcement

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

2012: Mother's Financial Troubles

In 2012, Tracy Morgan's mother, Alicia Warden, faced potential foreclosure on her home, leading to a public dispute over financial assistance.

July 2, 2013: Birth of Daughter

On July 2, 2013, Tracy Morgan and Megan Wollover's first child, a daughter, was born in New York City.

June 7, 2014: Involved in Serious Car Crash

On June 7, 2014, Tracy Morgan was a passenger in a minibus involved in a six-vehicle crash in New Jersey, resulting in severe injuries and the death of his friend and collaborator, James McNair.

June 20, 2014: Released from Hospital, Transferred to Rehab

On June 20, 2014, Tracy Morgan was released from the hospital after being treated for injuries sustained in the car crash and was transferred to a rehabilitation facility.

July 10, 2014: Sues Walmart for Negligence

On July 10, 2014, Tracy Morgan sued Walmart for negligence regarding the car crash, alleging that the truck driver had not slept for over 24 hours.

July 12, 2014: Released from Rehab Center

On July 12, 2014, Tracy Morgan was released from the rehab center, continuing his recovery from the injuries sustained during the car crash.

September 2014: Walmart Blames Victims in Court Papers

In September 2014, Walmart cast partial blame on Tracy Morgan and the other victims of the car crash for not wearing seat belts, which was refuted by Morgan and his counsel.

October 2014: Undergoing Rehab and Using Wheelchair

By October 2014, Tracy Morgan was still undergoing rehab and required a wheelchair for mobility beyond "some steps" following the car crash.

2014: Denied Visit by Mother in Hospital

In 2014, Tracy Morgan's mother was reportedly initially turned away from visiting him in the hospital after his traffic accident.

May 27, 2015: Settlement with Walmart

On May 27, 2015, Tracy Morgan settled the lawsuit against Walmart for a multi-million-dollar amount, estimated to be approximately $90 million.

June 1, 2015: First Public Appearance Since Crash

On June 1, 2015, Tracy Morgan made his first public appearance since the crash in an interview with Matt Lauer on Today, discussing his recovery process.

August 23, 2015: Marriage to Megan Wollover

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

2015: Marriage of Tracy Morgan to Megan Wollover

In 2015, Tracy Morgan married Megan Wollover, after his mother was initially turned away from seeing him in the hospital shortly after the traffic accident.

November 3, 2016: Forgiveness of Truck Driver

On the November 3, 2016 episode of Conan, Tracy Morgan said that he was no longer angry about the collision and had forgiven Roper, the driver of the Walmart truck.

July 2020: Files for Divorce from Megan Wollover

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

August 2023: Discloses Semaglutide Use

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

2023: Discovery of Relationship to Nas

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

March 2024: Comments on Ozempic Use

In March 2024, Tracy Morgan told Jimmy Fallon that he had learned to "out-eat Ozempic" and "gained 40 lbs," but later clarified that he was joking and that "Ozempic did great by me".