History of Tracy Morgan in Timeline
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.
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.
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.
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.
1996: Diagnosis with Diabetes
In 1996, Tracy Morgan was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and has been an alcoholic for years.
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.
August 2009: Files for Divorce
In August 2009, Tracy Morgan filed for divorce from his wife Sabina after being separated for approximately eight years.
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: 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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
October 17, 2015: Hosts Saturday Night Live Again
On October 17, 2015, Tracy Morgan hosted Saturday Night Live for a second time.
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.
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.
2018: Stars in The Last O.G.
In 2018, Tracy Morgan began starring in the TBS series The Last O.G.
June 2019: Minor collision and verbal altercation
In June 2019, Tracy Morgan was involved in a minor collision while driving his new Bugatti Veyron. Following the incident, he was recorded yelling at the other driver.
July 2019: Hosts the ESPYs
In July 2019, Tracy Morgan hosted the ESPYs in Los Angeles.
July 2020: Files for Divorce from Megan Wollover
In July 2020, Tracy Morgan filed for divorce from his wife, Megan Wollover.
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.
2021: End of The Last O.G.
In 2021, Tracy Morgan's role as Tray Barker in The Last O.G. came to an end.
2022: Receives Entertainment Icon Award
In 2022, Tracy Morgan was bestowed the Entertainment Icon Award by the New York Friars Club, becoming the ninth recipient and the first Black recipient of the award.
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".
