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
Originally 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
Morris 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] Morris is set to star in Will Gilbey's thriller Jericho Ridge.[6] In October 2022, Morris was cast in Disney+'s remake of the horror series Goosebumps.[7] The series debuted on October 13, 2023.[8]
Filmography
| 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–present | Goosebumps | Isaiah | Main role |
| TBA | Jericho Ridge † | Post-production[9] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Award | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The British Soap Awards | Best Newcomer[10] | EastEnders | Shortlisted |
| TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Newcomer[10] | Shortlisted | ||
| Black International Film Festival Music Video & Screen Awards | Best Emerging Talent[11] | Won | ||
| 2018 | IARA UK | Best Actor[12] | Shortlisted | |
| Best Young Actor[13] | Won | |||
| Inside Soap Awards | Best Actor[14] | Longlisted | ||
| Digital Spy Reader Awards | Best Male Actor[15] | Eighth | ||
| 2019 | 24th National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance[16] | Longlisted | |
| The British Soap Awards | Best Actor[17] | Shortlisted | ||
| Best Male Dramatic Performance[17] | Shortlisted | |||
| TV Choice Awards | Best Actor[18] | Longlisted | ||
| Inside Soap Awards | Best Actor[19] | Shortlisted | ||
| Digital Spy Reader Awards | Best Male Soap Actor[20] | Longlisted | ||
| 2020 | 25th National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance[21] | Longlisted | |
| TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Actor | Longlisted | ||
| Inside Soap Awards | Best Actor[22] | Longlisted |
References
External links
- Zack Morris at IMDb
