History of Tracy Morgan in Timeline
Tracy Morgan is an American stand-up comedian and actor known for his roles in popular television shows. He gained prominence as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1996 to 2003. He further solidified his comedic presence playing Tracy Jordan in the NBC sitcom 30 Rock from 2006 to 2013, receiving a Primetime Emmy nomination for his performance. More recently, he starred as Tray Barker in the TBS comedy The Last O.G.
November 10, 1968: Tracy Morgan's Birth
On November 10, 1968, Tracy Jamal Morgan was born. He later became a stand-up comedian and actor.
1985: Father's HIV diagnosis
In 1985, during his senior year at DeWitt Clinton 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 passed away at the age of 38 after contracting HIV.
1987: Marriage to Sabina
In 1987, Tracy Morgan married his girlfriend Sabina while he was still in high school, beginning a significant chapter in his personal life.
1992: Cast member on 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 run
In 1994, Tracy Morgan's time on "Uptown Comedy Club" came to an end after the show aired for two seasons.
1996: Joined Saturday Night Live
In 1996, Tracy Morgan joined the cast of Saturday Night Live (SNL) on NBC, marking a significant step in his career.
1996: Diabetes Diagnosis
In 1996, Tracy Morgan was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, marking the beginning of his ongoing health challenges.
2003: Appeared in Head of State
In 2003, Tracy Morgan appeared in the Chris Rock film "Head of State" as a man watching television and referencing his character from "Martin".
2003: Left Saturday Night Live
In 2003, Tracy Morgan ended his run as a cast member on Saturday Night Live, concluding a notable chapter in his career.
2003: Departure from SNL
In 2003, Tracy Morgan left his position as a regular performer on Saturday Night Live.
2003: The Tracy Morgan Show and Punk'd appearance
In 2003, Tracy Morgan starred in his own sitcom, "The Tracy Morgan Show", which was later canceled after one season. Additionally, he appeared on an episode of "Punk'd" where his car was towed.
2006: Joins 30 Rock cast
In 2006, Tracy Morgan became a cast member of the television series 30 Rock, playing the character Tracy Jordan, a caricature of himself.
June 13, 2007: Hosted Spike Guys' Choice Awards
On June 13, 2007, Tracy Morgan hosted the first Spike Guys' Choice Awards, marking his foray into hosting award shows.
March 14, 2009: Hosted Saturday Night Live
On March 14, 2009, Tracy Morgan returned to Saturday Night Live (SNL) to host the show, reprising his roles as Brian Fellow and Astronaut Jones.
August 2009: Filed for Divorce
In August 2009, Tracy Morgan filed for divorce from his wife Sabina, after approximately eight years of separation. He also mentioned being estranged from his mother and most of his family in 2009.
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. He also appeared on NPR's Fresh Air.
2009: Reflection on early life
In 2009, Tracy Morgan reflected on his past, including selling crack cocaine and starting comedy after a friend's murder, expressing feelings of survival guilt.
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.
December 2010: Received Kidney Donation
In December 2010, Tanisha Hall donated one of her kidneys to Tracy Morgan, providing a life-saving transplant.
December 2010: Kidney Transplant
In December 2010, Tracy Morgan underwent a kidney transplant necessitated by his diabetes and alcohol use.
September 2011: Engagement Announcement
In September 2011, Tracy Morgan announced his engagement to model Megan Wollover, which occurred six months prior in San Francisco.
2011: Guest appearance on SNL Christmas show
In 2011, Tracy Morgan made a guest appearance on the Christmas show of Saturday Night Live, hosted by Jimmy Fallon.
2012: Mother's Foreclosure and Family Issues
In 2012, Tracy Morgan's mother, Alicia Warden, faced foreclosure on her home in Youngstown, Ohio, after being laid off. She requested financial assistance from Morgan, who offered a one-time gift of $2,000, which she refused. Morgan stated he hadn't seen his mother in 11 years and preferred to keep family issues private.
July 2, 2013: Birth of Daughter
On July 2, 2013, Tracy Morgan and Megan Wollover welcomed their first child together, a daughter, born in New York City.
2013: End of 30 Rock run
In 2013, Tracy Morgan concluded his role as a cast member on the television series 30 Rock.
June 7, 2014: Involved in multi-vehicle crash
On June 7, 2014, Tracy Morgan was involved in a six-vehicle crash in New Jersey when the minibus he was in was struck by a Walmart tractor-trailer, resulting in the death of his friend James McNair.
June 20, 2014: Released from Hospital
On June 20, 2014, Tracy Morgan was released from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and transferred to a rehabilitation facility to continue recovering from injuries sustained in the June 7 crash.
July 10, 2014: Filed Negligence Suit Against Walmart
On July 10, 2014, Tracy Morgan filed a negligence lawsuit against Walmart, alleging that the company knew or should have known that the truck driver had not slept for over 24 hours before the June 7 crash.
July 12, 2014: Released from Rehab Center
On July 12, 2014, Tracy Morgan was released from the rehabilitation center, continuing his recovery from injuries sustained in the June 7 crash.
September 2014: Walmart Claimed Victims Not Wearing Seat Belts
In September 2014, Walmart cast partial blame on Tracy Morgan and other victims of the June 7 crash for not wearing seat belts, a claim that Morgan and his counsel denied.
October 2014: Undergoing Rehab
By October 2014, Tracy Morgan was still undergoing rehabilitation and required a wheelchair when taking more than "some steps" due to injuries from the June 7 crash.
2014: Hospital Visit After Traffic Accident
In 2014, shortly after Tracy Morgan's traffic accident, his mother reportedly attempted to visit him in the hospital but was initially turned away by security and his future wife. She was later allowed a brief five-minute visit while Morgan was still comatose.
May 27, 2015: Settled Lawsuit with Walmart
On May 27, 2015, Tracy Morgan settled his lawsuit with Walmart for a multi-million-dollar amount, estimated to be approximately $90 million US, resolving the legal battle following the June 7 crash.
June 1, 2015: First Public Appearance Since Crash
On June 1, 2015, Tracy Morgan made his first public appearance since the June 7 crash in an interview with Matt Lauer on Today, discussing his recovery and memory loss.
August 23, 2015: Marriage to Megan Wollover
On August 23, 2015, Tracy Morgan and Megan Wollover were married.
October 17, 2015: Hosted Saturday Night Live Again
On October 17, 2015, Tracy Morgan hosted Saturday Night Live for another time.
2015: Wollover Became Morgan's Wife
In 2015, Wollover, who previously turned away Morgan's mother from visiting him in the hospital in 2014, became Morgan's wife.
November 3, 2016: Forgiveness of Roper
On November 3, 2016, Tracy Morgan stated on Conan that he had forgiven Roper, the driver of the Walmart truck involved in the June 7 crash.
2017: Staying Alive 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 from the June 2014 crash.
2018: Started in The Last O.G.
In 2018, Tracy Morgan began starring in the TBS series The Last O.G., marking another significant role in his acting career.
June 2019: Minor Collision and Altercation
In June 2019, Tracy Morgan was involved in a minor collision while driving his newly purchased Bugatti Veyron. He was filmed yelling at the other driver, resulting in the driver feeling traumatized. A CBS News reporter tried to get a statement but was refused.
July 2019: Hosted the ESPYs
In July 2019, Tracy Morgan hosted the ESPY Awards in Los Angeles.
July 2020: Filed for divorce from Megan Wollover
In July 2020, Tracy Morgan filed for divorce from his wife, Megan Wollover.
July 2020: 30 Rock Reunion
In July 2020, Tracy Morgan reprised his role as Tracy Jordan for a 30 Rock reunion episode, which served as an upfront special for NBCUniversal during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021: End of The Last O.G.
In 2021, the TBS series The Last O.G., starring Tracy Morgan, concluded after running for four seasons.
2022: Received Entertainment Icon Award
In 2022, Tracy Morgan was honored with the Entertainment Icon Award by the New York Friars Club, making him the first Black recipient of the award.
August 2023: Disclosed Semaglutide Use
In August 2023, Tracy Morgan revealed that he was using semaglutide during an episode of Today with Hoda & Jenna.
2023: Discovery of Relation to Nas
In 2023, Tracy Morgan discovered that he is third cousins with American rapper Nas on an episode of Finding Your Roots.
March 2024: Comments on Ozempic
In March 2024, Tracy Morgan joked to Jimmy Fallon that he had "learned to out-eat Ozempic" and "gained 40 lbs," later clarifying that he was joking and that "Ozempic did great by me and I was glad to use it."
March 17, 2025: Food Poisoning Incident at NBA Game
On March 17, 2025, Tracy Morgan experienced an episode of food poisoning during an NBA game between the New York Knicks and Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden, causing him to vomit on the court and suffer a bloody nose.
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