History of Tracy Morgan in Timeline
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.
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 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.
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.
1994: End of Uptown Comedy Club
In 1994, Uptown Comedy Club, the show Tracy Morgan was a cast member on, aired its final episode.
1996: Joined Saturday Night Live
In 1996, Tracy Morgan joined the cast of Saturday Night Live (SNL), a sketch comedy television series on NBC.
1996: Diagnosis of Diabetes
In 1996, Tracy Morgan was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and had been an alcoholic for years.
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.
2003: Left Saturday Night Live
In 2003, Tracy Morgan left Saturday Night Live after being a cast member since 1996.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2009: Nomination for Primetime Emmy Award
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 Transplant
In December 2010, Tanisha Hall donated one of her kidneys to Tracy Morgan.
September 2011: Engagement Announcement
In September 2011, Tracy Morgan announced his engagement to model Megan Wollover, which 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 (SNL), which was hosted by Jimmy Fallon.
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.
2013: Left 30 Rock
In 2013, Tracy Morgan left the cast of 30 Rock after being a cast member since 2006.
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.
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.
August 23, 2015: Married Megan Wollover
On August 23, 2015, Tracy Morgan married Megan Wollover.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 2019: Hosted ESPYs in Los Angeles
In July 2019, Tracy Morgan hosted the ESPYs in Los Angeles.
July 2020: Filed for Divorce
In July 2020, Tracy Morgan filed for divorce from 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, The Last O.G., the TBS series starring Tracy Morgan, ended after four seasons.
2022: Received Entertainment Icon Award
In 2022, Tracy Morgan received the Entertainment Icon Award from the New York Friars Club, becoming the ninth recipient and the first Black recipient of the award.
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.
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.
October 2025: Crutch Released on Paramount+
In October 2025, the sitcom Crutch starring Tracy Morgan was released on Paramount+.
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