Lamorne Morris
An actor who transformed a scene-stealing supporting role on a hit sitcom into a versatile career spanning sharp comedy and intense drama.
Born 1983 (age 43)·American actor·Birthday: August 14·Millennials
Biography
Lamorne Morris didn't just play Winston Bishop on 'New Girl'; he built him from the ground up. Joining the show in its second season, Morris infused the initially straight-laced character with an endearing, bizarre, and fiercely competitive energy that made him a fan favorite. His background in improv and comedy, honed in Chicago, gave him the tools to make Winston's quirks—from his love of puzzles to his terrible singing—feel genuinely heartfelt. Since the show ended, Morris has deliberately avoided typecasting. He delivered a dramatic, Emmy-winning turn as a troubled state trooper in 'Fargo,' led the inventive series 'Woke,' and showcased his range in films. His career path reflects a thoughtful actor constantly seeking to subvert expectations and explore new creative territory.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Lamorne was born in 1983, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Lamorne Was Born
The biggest hits of 1983
#1 Movie
Return of the Jedi
Best Picture
Terms of Endearment
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Lamorne's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1983Born
Internet adopts TCP/IP, creating the modern internet
Gas: $1.16/galHome: $57,700Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Every Breath You Take" — The PoliceBest Picture: Terms of Endearment
1988Started school
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1996Became a teenager
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
1999Could drive
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2001Could vote
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Turned 21
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2013Turned 30
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2023Turned 40
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 43 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series for his role in 'Fargo' (2023).
- Played the beloved and quirky Winston Bishop for seven seasons on the Fox sitcom 'New Girl.'
- Starred as cartoonist Keef Knight in the critically acclaimed Hulu series 'Woke.'
- Portrayed comedian Garrett Morris in the biopic 'SNL 1975,' a film about the first episode of Saturday Night Live.
Did You Know?
He is a skilled basketball player and was offered a scholarship to play in college, but chose to pursue acting instead.
He performed with the renowned comedy and improv group The Second City in Chicago.
The character Winston's full name, Winston Lamorne Bishop, includes the actor's real middle name.
He is a huge fan of the video game franchise 'Street Fighter' and has referenced it in his work.
“Winston is the heart of the loft. He's the guy that loves the hardest and cares the most, and that's what I wanted to bring to him.”
