Biography
Morris E. Day (born December 13, 1957) is an American singer, composer, actor and band leader. In his teens, he went to the same high school as Prince in Minneapolis; they played together in the band Grand Central. In 1980, Prince covered Day's composition "Partyup" on his album Dirty Mind. In 1981, the funk-soul-dance band The Time was founded by Prince with Day as its lead singer. The group released its eponymous debut album that year. Its second album What Time Is It? followed in '82. Then, in 1984, Morris and The Time got their cinematic big break performing in the Prince starrer Purple Rain. In it, Day portrayed the foe of Prince's character The Kid, earning critical acclaim for his acting. The Time's third album, Ice Cream Castle, was released that year, becoming their highest performing one on both the U.S. and U.S. R&B charts until the release of Pandemonium, their fourth LP. In 1985, Day kicked off his solo recording career with Color of Success, eventually releasing four solo albums in all. He reunited with The Time to record Condensate, under the group name The Original 7ven, in 2011. Day has appeared in numerous films, as well as having acted on television. He has also written a memoir with biographer David Ritz titled On Time: A Princely Life in Funk.
Filmography
all 18
Movies 10
self 9
TV Shows 8
The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022)
Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince (2020)
Sherman's Showcase (2019)
The Minnesota Sound (2019)
Baisden After Dark (2007)
Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation (2005)
Da Boom Crew (2004)
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)
Prince: Rave un2 the Year 2000 (2000)
Where Are They Now? (1999)
Moesha (1996)
Prince: Unauthorized (1992)
Graffiti Bridge (1990)
New Attitude (1990)
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990)
Moving (1988)
227 (1985)
Purple Rain (1984)
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GenderMale
Birthday1957-12-13 (66 years old)
Birth PlaceMinneapolis, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsMorris E. Day , The Time, Morris Day and the Time, The Original 7ven
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