Zack Morris (actor)
{{short description|English actor (b. 1998)}}
{{about|the British actor|the fictional character|Zack Morris (Saved by the Bell) }}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Zack Morris
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| caption = Zach Morris
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|10|02|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Brentwood, Essex, England
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| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 2007–present
| known_for = EastEnders (2017–2022)
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Zack Morris (born 2 October 1998) is an English actor, known for portraying the role of Keegan Baker in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and Isaiah Howard in the Disney+/Hulu series Goosebumps (2023).
Early life and education
Originally from Brentwood, Essex, Morris grew up wanting to be an actor.{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/interviews/a820581/eastenders-zack-morris-keegan-baker-interview-spoilers/|title=EastEnders newcomer Zack Morris interview: 'If people hate Keegan, I'm fine with that'|first=Daniel|last=Kilkelly|date=5 February 2017|work=Digital Spy|publisher=Hearst Communications|access-date=5 February 2017}} He developed an interest in acting at age six after seeing a local production, and began acting classes. Morris attended the D&B Academy of Performing Arts in Bromley, where he trained in singing, dancing and acting. He received a scholarship from television presenter Marvin Humes.{{cite web|url=http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/eastenders/eastenders-news/zack-morris-keegans-cheekiness-no-bullying-463168/|title=EastEnders' Zack Morris: 'I've got Keegan's cheekiness, but none of the bullying'|work=What's on TV|first=Alison|last=Slade|publisher=Time Inc. UK|date=4 April 2017|access-date=16 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170405230631/http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/eastenders/eastenders-news/zack-morris-keegans-cheekiness-no-bullying-463168/|archive-date=5 April 2017}}
Career
Morris began his professional acting career at the age of nine when he appeared in the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. He also appeared in the play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, and in a West End production of Oliver!{{cite web|url=http://www.dandbperformingarts.co.uk/newsevents/db-2017-ntas|title=D&B AT THE 2017 NTA'S|access-date=2 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322190418/http://www.dandbperformingarts.co.uk/newsevents/db-2017-ntas|archive-date=22 March 2017}} Morris made his on-screen debut in 2011 as Sam in the miniseries The Fades, and a year later, he played Kyle in the BBC miniseries One Night. He has also appeared in several commercials.
In 2017, Morris was cast as Keegan Baker in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/news/a818705/eastenders-spoilers-keegan-zack-morris-new-character-revealed/|title=Who's Keegan? EastEnders sneaked in a brand new character last night|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=10 January 2017|work=Digital Spy|access-date=11 January 2017}} He left the series after five years in March 2022.{{cite news|last=Sarrubba|first=Stefania|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a39467501/eastenders-keegan-baker-exit-fan-reaction/|title= EastEnders sparks big fan reaction with Keegan Baker's exit|work=DigitalSpy|date=17 March 2022|access-date=18 March 2022}}
In 2022, Morris was cast in Will Gilbey's thriller Jericho Ridge.{{cite web |last=Warner |first=Sam |title=EastEnders star Zack Morris lands first movie role following soap exit|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a39275826/eastenders-zack-morris-jericho-ridge-first-movie-role/ |date=1 March 2022 |website=Digital Spy |publisher= |access-date=2 March 2022}} The film premiered at Galway Film Fleadh on 14 July 2023 making it his feature film debut. It was released to U.S. streaming services later that year, before it premiered in cinemas in the UK on 25 April 2024.{{cite news |title=Buncrana film producer Mark O'Sullivan brings 'Jericho Ridge' to premiere at 35th Galway Film Fleadh
|url=https://www.derryjournal.com/news/people/buncrana-film-producer-mark-osullivan-brings-jericho-ridge-to-premiere-at-35th-galway-film-fleadh-4213675 |date=10 July 2023 |newspaper=Derry Journal |access-date=2 September 2024}}{{cite web |title=British Siege Survival Thriller Jericho Ridge Now Streaming on BET+ Platform |url=https://lbbonline.com/news/british-siege-survival-thriller-jericho-ridge-now-streaming-on-bet-platform |date=23 November 2023 |website=lbbonline.com |publisher=Little Black Book |access-date=2 September 2024}}{{Cite web |title=Tense survival thriller "Jericho Ridge" comes to UK Cinemas 25/4 |url=https://www.spotlightonkulture.uk/jericho-ridge-in-uk-cinemas-25-4 |date=20 April 2024 |website=www.spotlightonkulture.uk |access-date=2 September 2024}}
In October 2022, Morris was cast in the first season of Disney+'s remake of the horror anthology series Goosebumps.{{cite web |last=Otterson |first=Joe |title='Goosebumps' Disney+ Series Casts Zack Morris, Isa Briones (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/goosebumps-disney-plus-series-cast-zack-morris-isa-briones-1235399066/ |date=11 October 2022 |magazine=Variety |publisher=Penske Media Corporation |access-date=11 October 2022}} The season premiered on 13 October 2023.{{cite web |last=Petski |first=Denise |title='Goosebumps' Gets Premiere Date On Disney+ & Hulu; Freeform To Air First Two Episodes; Teaser |url=https://deadline.com/2023/09/goosebumps-premiere-date-disney-hulu-teaser-1235539118/ |date=7 September 2023 |website=Deadline Hollywood |publisher=Penske Media Corporation |access-date=9 September 2023}}
In 2024, Morris was cast opposite Priyanka Chopra in the Amazon MGM Studios film, The Bluff.{{cite web |last=Gajewski |first=Ryan |title=Temuera Morrison, Zack Morris Join Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Amazon MGM’s ‘The Bluff’ (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/the-bluff-temuera-morrison-zack-morris-priyanka-chopra-jonas-1235978567/ |date=20 August 2024 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |publisher=Eldridge Industries |access-date=2 September 2024}}
Filmography
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| Year
! Title ! Role ! Notes |
|---|
| 2009
| Autopilot | Zach | Short film |
| 2011
| Sam | 2 episodes |
| 2012
| Kyle | 4 episodes |
| 2017–2022
| Regular role |
| 2017
| Chimney Sweep | EastEnders does the West End |
| 2018
| Aladdin | EastEnders does Disney |
| 2020
| EastEnders: Secrets from the Square | Himself | Episode: "Tiffany, Keegan and Karen" |
| 2023
| Isaiah | Main role |
| 2023
| Monty | Feature film debut |
| TBA
| TBA | Supporting role |
Awards and nominations
References
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External links
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Category:English male film actors
Category:English male musical theatre actors
Category:British male soap opera actors
Category:English male stage actors
Category:English male television actors
Category:English male child actors
Category:Alumni of Arts University Bournemouth