lamorne morris

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. After gaining significant recognition as an on-air personality for BET, hosting shows like HotWyred and BET Now, and as host for Cartoon Network’s BrainRush in 2009, Lamorne Morris went on to establish himself as a critically acclaimed actor. Morris’s foundational training included graduating from the College of DuPage in 2003, where he received the Chris Farley Memorial Acting Scholarship, and training at The Second City Training Center, participating in its Outreach and Diversity Ensemble, alongside performing stand-up comedy in Chicago clubs. His breakthrough acting role arrived in 2011 when he was cast as Winston Bishop in the FOX sitcom New Girl, a role he notably stepped into after its initial casting, showcasing his immediate impact on the series.

His dramatic prowess was strikingly showcased with his role as North Dakota State Trooper Whitley ‘Witt’ Farr in the fifth season of FX’s Fargo, which aired from 2023 to 2024. For this compelling performance, Morris received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie in 2024, marking a significant milestone in his career. Building on his recent critical success, Lamorne Morris continues to explore diverse projects across film and television. His established career also includes notable voice acting contributions.

He is set to take on the role of Robbie Robertson in the highly anticipated Spider-Noir television series for Amazon Prime Video, with production slated to begin in 2024 for a planned 2026 release.