Tracy Morgan Fun Facts, Quotes and Tweets
26th February 2017
Fact: Tracy Morgan will star in a one-off special on Netflix called Staying Alive, where he will discuss his near-fatal crash in 2014 which left him in a coma for two weeks. The stand up show, dubbed by Netflix as "jaw-droppingly hilarious", will debut on the streaming service on 16 May (17).
27th August 2016
Quote: "I went to the other side and came back. I was on stage 16 months later. I was at SNL (Saturday Night Live). That don't (sic) happen for most people. Most people that suffer the injuries that I suffered aren't hosting no f**king TV show; they're in vegetative states. I thank God. I'm fortunate." Comedian Tracy Morgan reflects on the car crash that nearly killed him back in June, 2014. The star was in a coma for 10 days following the incident, and suffered broken bones and a traumatic brain injury.
6th October 2015
Fact: Comedian Tracy Morgan is continuing his road back to show business by paying tribute to fellow Saturday Night Live alum Eddie Murphy when he is honoured with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on 18 October (15). Morgan, who is still recovering from injuries sustained in a 2014 car crash, will by joined by Chris Rock, George Lopez, Kathy Griffin, Arsenio Hall and others as they salute Murphy at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
3rd July 2015
Fact: Tracy Morgan put his horrific 2014 car crash behind him to travel to Florida to celebrate his daughter Maven's second birthday with a trip to Disney World on Thursday (02Jul15). The 30 Rock star is still recovering from injuries he sustained in the accident, which left him in a coma.
24th June 2015
Tweet: "I am honored to be getting a walk of fame star. I hope they put me next to my biological father Charlton Heston from Planet of the Apes!" Comedian Tracy Morgan jokes about unveiling his Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2016. Morgan joins the likes of Steve Carell and Bruno Mars among the celebrities on the list of upcoming inductees.
2nd June 2015
Quote: "She's right there, she stuck in there with me. When you saw Tracy, you saw Megan, and I can't wait for us to get married in August. I can't wait; that is the cherry on top of the cake for me." Comedian Tracy Morgan is looking forward to making his fiancee Megan Wollover his wife after staying by his side as he continues to recover from a horrific 2014 car crash which left him suffering serious injuries, including head trauma and a broken leg. His friend, fellow funnyman James 'Jimmy MACk' MCNair, was killed in the accident.
1st June 2015
Tweet: "It's been a year. Just wanted to say thank you for all of your love and support. Will see you soon." Comedian Tracy Morgan reaches out to fans online on Monday (01Jun15) after making his first TV appearance on America's Today show for an emotional interview, almost a year on from his horrific car crash in New Jersey. The accident killed his friend, fellow funnyman James 'Jimmy MACk' MCNair, and left the star with serious injuries, which he is still recovering from.
5th December 2014
Quote: "He's doing good, man. I mean, you know, as well as can be expected, but he's progressing, he's moving around a little bit and just trying to fight his way back. He's a private person and strong willed, but Tracy's gonna be back better than ever." Cedric The Entertainer is confident his Top Five co-star and fellow comedian Tracy Morgan will bounce back from his horrific summer (14) car crash, which killed his friend James 'Jimmy MACk' MCNair and left the 30 Rock actor with critical injuries. He is still undergoing intense physical therapy sessions to help him recover from the New Jersey accident, which was caused when a Wal-Mart superstore truck collided with the limousine he and his pals were travelling in.
8th June 2014
Quote: "It's terrifying, and my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. We all hope he makes it through. It's awful. We're just holding our breath." Funnyman Andy Samberg is keeping his former Saturday Night Live co-star Tracy Morgan in his thoughts after he was involved in an horrific car accident in New Jersey on Saturday (07Jun14). Morgan remains hospitalised in critical condition.
8th June 2014
Tweet: "Thinking about Tracey Morgan (sic) and his family...hold your head up bruv (sic)." Actor Idris Elba sends his best wishes to comedian Tracy Morgan, who is in critical condition following a multi-car accident on Saturday (07Jun14).
8th August 2013
Fact: Actor Tracy Morgan has shared the first picture of his baby daughter with fans on his Twitter.com page. The funnyman uploaded a photo of Maven Sonae wrapped in a blanket and wearing a purple, floral headband. The star's fiancee Megan Wollover gave birth on 2 July (13).
20th August 2012
Quote: "We've got to get home early. I'm trying to knock her up. We like to call it 'Knock Up Wednesdays.'" 30 Rock star Tracy Morgan wants to start a family with his fiancee Megan Wallover. He has three sons from a previous marriage.
15th June 2012
Quote: "Right now, I am just focused on Mayweather. I'm a big advocate. He doesn't belong in jail, he's a talented fighter. He belongs in the ring." Tracy Morgan is in floyd mayweather, JR.'s corner after the boxer began a three-month stint behinds bars in May (12) for domestic violence.
23rd May 2012
Quote: "We just recently found out, the test results came back, she's my daughter. It could have been O.J.'s (Simpson); it was a threesome... We spoke on the phone and she loves daddy!" Funnyman Tracy Morgan jokes about being Khloe Kardashian's father. Kim Kardashian's socialite sister has been dogged by unfounded rumours suggesting she's doesn't share the same biological dad as her famous siblings.
26th April 2011
Quote: "You've got society telling young boys and girls not to have kids (until they're older). I grew up with my kids. I wasn't 50 years old when I decided to have my child so I can't play because I've got arthritis or we don't listen to the same music, we don't relate... No, have your children when you're young and grow." 30 Rock star Tracy Morgan is glad he became a dad at a young age. The 42-year-old funnyman had his first son when he was a teenager.
31st March 2010
Fact: Matt Damon is set to join Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin and Tracy Morgan on the small screen - The Bourne Identity star has signed up for a cameo role in the upcoming season of the trio's Emmy-winning U.S. comedy, 30 ROCK.
22nd October 2009
Quote: "Me and Jay-Z grew up across the block from each other." Comedian Tracy Morgan was childhood friends with the rap superstar after growing up in the same Brooklyn, New York neighbourhood.
20th October 2009
Quote: "We're doing a sequel, A Couple of DICks: It Just Got Harder!" Comedian Tracy Morgan jokes about his upcoming comedy crime caper with Bruce Willis, A COUPLE OF DICKS.
21st September 2009
Quote: "He plays Michael Jackson, Jackson 5 clips on constant rotation." Actor Tracy Morgan worships the King Of Pop, according to his 30 ROCK co-star KEITH POWELL.
14th September 2009
Fact: Eminem appeared in a series of comedy skits at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night (13Sep09) with funnyman Tracy Morgan, playing the comedian's trainer as he fought to become a VMA winner.
13th August 2009
Quote: "He is a spectacular form of human chaos!" Actor Jon Hamm on comedian Tracy Morgan after meeting him on the set of hit TV comedy 30 ROCK.
23rd July 2009
Quote: "It's like going to the zoo when you come to my house. I have snakes, three sharks, moray eels, piranhas, five scorpions and a bird spider. All of them are predators. They are dangerous but it's cool to have strong and powerful pets." Comedian Tracy Morgan loves his unusual and exotic menagerie.
9th April 2009
Quote: "I'd be dead. I probably wouldn't be here. I can't picture doing anything but making you laugh and smile." Recovering alcoholic Tracy Morgan is thankful he found a career in comedy.
4th November 2008
Quote: "I dropped out in the 12th grade with four credits to go. And thank God I did, because I probably would have been stuck in some job." Comedian Tracy Morgan is grateful he was a high school drop out.
22nd September 2008
Quote: "If I get nominated, I get nominated. But I don't need (a) trophy to validate me." 30 ROCK star Tracy Morgan insists he isn't bothered by his Emmy snub, after watching co-stars Alec Baldwin and Tina Fey pick up awards for their roles in the hit U.S. series on Sunday (21Sep08).
5th January 2008
Quote: "I love all women. I love fat women; I love skinny women; I love tall women; I love short women; I love pretty women; I love ugly women." Tracy Morgan doesn't discriminate.
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