Tracy Morgan is one of the most successful comedians in showbiz, but his achievements didn’t come easily. The actor accomplished recognition after starring in the sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live. From there, his career and net worth grew alongside his rise to fame.
Below, find out where Morgan’s net worth stands today and more about his career.
Morgan gradually found success. The Brooklyn native got his start in comedy by doing stand-up in the streets of New York City. Initially, he survived financially by dealing crack cocaine following his late father’s death. But it was his best friend’s murder that made him turn to comedy.
“He would say to me, ‘Yo, Tracy, man, you should be doing comedy,’” Morgan said in a 2009 interview, per NPR. “A week later, he was murdered. And that for me, that was like my Vietnam. I had my survival guilt when I started to achieve success. Why I made it out and some guys didn’t.”
Eventually, Morgan was cast in Saturday Night Live. From there, he became a household name by continuing his comedy career and starring in various movies and TV shows, such as 30 Rock and The Last O.G.
As of March 2025, Morgan has a net worth of $70 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Morgan has had a difficult health history, which he’s candidly spoken about over the years. From diabetes to alcoholism and to a 2014 vehicle accident, the comedian hasn’t had it easy.
