Tracy Morgan was born November 10, 1968 in The Bronx, New York. He joined the cast of "Saturday Night Live" on September 28, 1996.

Morgan's recurring "SNL" characters include Astronaut Jones, Bronx resident Dominican Lou, Reggie Owens of "Wong and Owens: Ex-Porn Stars," "Good Morning With Liza!" sidekick Captain Munclair Vanderhousen III, Tate Witherspoon of the tough-talking law firm Russell & Tate, and "Judge Judy" bailiff Bert.

He has performed impressions of Maya Angelou, Marion Barry, Cuba Gooding Jr., Tito Jackson, Star Jones, Marion "Suge" Knight, William "The Refrigerator" Perry, Della Reese, Busta Rhymes, Mr. T, Mike Tyson, Maxine Waters, Thelma Weston, Reggie White, and Tiger Wood's father Earl.

Born and raised in New York City, Morgan spent much of the nineties working the national stand-up comedy circuit while appearing on several television programs, including a recurring role on "Martin."

In January 2000, Tracy Morgan appeared as the main character in a music video for the single "Notorious," which featured Puff Daddy and Lil' Kim.

Morgan's film credits include "A Thin Line Between Love and Hate" (1996); "Half Baked" (1998), co-starring former "SNL" cast member Jim Breuer; and "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" (2001).

His television appearances include "Apollo Comedy Hour," "Crank Yankers," "Def Comedy Jam," "Entertainment Tonight," "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," "Martin," "The Rosie O'Donnell Show," "Showtime at the Apollo," "Snaps," "3rd Rock from the Sun," "Uptown Comedy Club," and "The View."