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).
Zack Morris | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 October 1998 Brentwood, Essex, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Known for | EastEnders (2017–2022) |
Early life and education
editOriginally from Brentwood, Essex, Morris grew up wanting to be an actor.[1] He developed an interest in acting at age six after seeing a local production, and began acting classes.[2] Morris attended the D&B Academy of Performing Arts in Bromley, where he trained in singing, dancing and acting.[2] He received a scholarship from television presenter Marvin Humes.[2]
Career
editMorris began his professional acting career at the age of nine when he appeared in the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.[2] He also appeared in the play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, and in a West End production of Oliver![2][3] 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.[2]
In 2017, Morris was cast as Keegan Baker in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.[4] He left the series after five years in March 2022.[5]
In 2022, Morris was cast in Will Gilbey's thriller Jericho Ridge.[6] 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.[7][8][9]
In October 2022, Morris was cast in the first season of Disney+'s remake of the horror anthology series Goosebumps.[10] The season premiered on October 13, 2023.[11]
In 2024, Morris was cast opposite Priyanka Chopra in the Amazon MGM Studios film, The Bluff.[12]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Autopilot | Zach | Short film |
| 2011 | The Fades | Sam | 2 episodes |
| 2012 | One Night | Kyle | 4 episodes |
| 2017–2022 | EastEnders | Keegan Baker | Regular role |
| 2017 | Children in Need 2017 | Chimney Sweep | EastEnders does the West End |
| 2018 | Children in Need 2018 | Aladdin | EastEnders does Disney |
| 2020 | EastEnders: Secrets from the Square | Himself | Episode: "Tiffany, Keegan and Karen" |
| 2023 | Goosebumps | Isaiah | Main role |
| 2023 | Jericho Ridge | Monty | Feature film debut |
| TBA | The Bluff | TBA | Supporting role |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Ceremony | Award | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The British Soap Awards | Best Newcomer[13] | EastEnders | Shortlisted |
| TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Newcomer[13] | Shortlisted | ||
| Black International Film Festival Music Video & Screen Awards | Best Emerging Talent[14] | Won | ||
| 2018 | IARA UK | Best Actor[15] | Shortlisted | |
| Best Young Actor[16] | Won | |||
| Inside Soap Awards | Best Actor[17] | Longlisted | ||
| Digital Spy Reader Awards | Best Male Actor[18] | Eighth | ||
| 2019 | 24th National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance[19] | Longlisted | |
| The British Soap Awards | Best Actor[20] | Shortlisted | ||
| Best Male Dramatic Performance[20] | Shortlisted | |||
| TV Choice Awards | Best Actor[21] | Longlisted | ||
| Inside Soap Awards | Best Actor[22] | Shortlisted | ||
| Digital Spy Reader Awards | Best Male Soap Actor[23] | Longlisted | ||
| 2020 | 25th National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance[24] | Longlisted | |
| TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Actor | Longlisted | ||
| Inside Soap Awards | Best Actor[25] | Longlisted |
References
edit- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (5 February 2017). "EastEnders newcomer Zack Morris interview: 'If people hate Keegan, I'm fine with that'". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f Slade, Alison (4 April 2017). "EastEnders' Zack Morris: 'I've got Keegan's cheekiness, but none of the bullying'". What's on TV. Time Inc. UK. Archived from the original on 5 April 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
- ^ "D&B AT THE 2017 NTA'S". Archived from the original on 22 March 2017. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (10 January 2017). "Who's Keegan? EastEnders sneaked in a brand new character last night". Digital Spy. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
- ^ Sarrubba, Stefania (17 March 2022). "EastEnders sparks big fan reaction with Keegan Baker's exit". DigitalSpy. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- ^ Warner, Sam (1 March 2022). "EastEnders star Zack Morris lands first movie role following soap exit". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
- ^ "Buncrana film producer Mark O'Sullivan brings 'Jericho Ridge' to premiere at 35th Galway Film Fleadh". Derry Journal. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ "British Siege Survival Thriller Jericho Ridge Now Streaming on BET+ Platform". lbbonline.com. Little Black Book. 23 November 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ "Tense survival thriller "Jericho Ridge" comes to UK Cinemas 25/4". www.spotlightonkulture.uk. 20 April 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (11 October 2022). "'Goosebumps' Disney+ Series Casts Zack Morris, Isa Briones (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
- ^ Petski, Denise (7 September 2023). "'Goosebumps' Gets Premiere Date On Disney+ & Hulu; Freeform To Air First Two Episodes; Teaser". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ Gajewski, Ryan (20 August 2024). "Temuera Morrison, Zack Morris Join Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Amazon MGM's 'The Bluff' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Zack Morris nominated for Best Newcomer TV Awards". D&B Management. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
- ^ "2017 Winners Announced". Black International Film Festival. 31 October 2017. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
- ^ "IARA Awards 2018 Nominees". Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ^ "IARA Awards - International Achievement Recognition Awards - Winners". 23 September 2018. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
- ^ Davies, Megan (24 July 2018). "Inside Soap Awards 2018 full longlist revealed: Which Corrie, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks stars are up?". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
- ^ Robinson, Abby (28 December 2018). "Emmerdale wins big at the Digital Spy Reader Awards 2018". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
- ^ Harp, Justin (16 October 2018). "Here are all the nominees for the National TV Awards 2019, including Strictly, Doctor Who and Ant & Dec". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
- ^ a b Kilkelly, Daniel (30 April 2019). "British Soap Awards 2019 shortlist revealed as EastEnders and Hollyoaks top the nominations". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
- ^ "TVCA Long List 2019". TV Choice. Archived from the original on 30 May 2019. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ Harp, Justin (1 July 2019). "Inside Soap Awards 2019 longlist revealed – which Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks stars are up?". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
- ^ Robinson, Abby (19 November 2019). "The Digital Spy Reader Awards 2019: Vote now for your Soap favourites of the year!". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 27 November 2019. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
- ^ Harp, Justin (15 October 2019). "Love Island, Emmerdale, Killing Eve, Drag Race UK and more land National Television Awards longlist nominations". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 28 October 2019. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
- ^ Alexander, Susannah (14 September 2020). "Inside Soap Awards reveals full longlist for 2020's ceremony". Digital Spy. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
External links
edit- Zack Morris at IMDb