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United States Lamorne Morris has successfully transitioned from a Chicago-area comedic talent and host to a recognized actor in film and television, earning critical acclaim and an Emmy Award for his dramatic performances.
Lamorne Morris partnered with Mike's Hard Lemonade for an interactive pop-up event called 'Mike's Jobstacle Course,' celebrating the dedication of consumers. Morris also connected with the brand's mission to support individuals in their careers.
Original Penguin partnered with Lamorne Morris and IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare) to launch Project #ShareConservation on World Penguin Day.
Lamorne Morris was named 2021's Sweetest Man Alive by Edible®, the global franchisor of fruit arrangements and gifts.
Lamorne Morris became the new spokesperson for BMO Harris Bank in its latest campaign created by FCB.
Lamorne Morris, born on August 14, 1983, in Chicago, Illinois, developed an early interest in performance. Growing up on Chicago’s South Side, his family later moved to Glen Ellyn, where he attended Glenbard South High School. Initially aiming for a career in basketball, Morris’s aptitude for comedy became evident through his interactions in school, leading a math teacher to encourage his comedic talents. He pursued formal training at the College of DuPage, graduating in 2003, and received the Chris Farley Memorial Acting Scholarship. Concurrently, he trained at The Second City Training Center and was part of its Outreach and Diversity Ensemble. During this period, he also gained experience performing stand-up comedy in Chicago clubs and worked as a server at Ed Debevic’s.
Morris’s professional career began with significant exposure in television. He became an on-air personality for BET, hosting shows like *HotWyred* and *BET Now*, and also served as the host for Cartoon Network’s game show *BrainRush*. His breakthrough role arrived in 2011 with the FOX sitcom *New Girl*, where he landed the role of Winston Bishop. This part was originally cast with Damon Wayans Jr., but Morris stepped in after Wayans Jr.’s previous series was renewed. Morris’s tenure on *New Girl* spanned seven seasons, from 2011 to 2018, during which he also contributed as a writer for the episode “Par 5” and directed the final season episode “Godparents.” The show elevated his profile, leading to roles in feature films such as *Barbershop: The Next Cut* (2016), *Game Night* (2018), *Jumanji: The Next Level* (2019), and *Bloodshot* (2020).
In recent years, Morris has continued to expand his acting range and critical recognition. He starred as cartoonist Keef Knight in the Hulu comedy series *Woke* from 2020 to 2022. A notable dramatic turn came with his role as North Dakota State Trooper Whitley “Witt” Farr in the fifth season of *Fargo* (2023–2024), for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. His career also includes voice acting, podcast creation, and ongoing projects, such as his upcoming role as Robbie Robertson in the *Spider-Noir* television series on Amazon Prime Video, set to begin filming in 2024.
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