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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.
Early life and education
Originally from Brentwood, Essex, Morris grew up wanting to be an actor. He developed an interest in acting at age 6 after seeing a local production with his mum and great-grandfather. Morris then started acting classes. After school, Morris entered college at D&B Academy of Performing Arts in Bromley. He received a scholarship from television presenter Marvin Humes.
Career
Morris began his professional acting career at the age of nine when he appeared in the 2007 West End revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. He also appeared in a West End production of Oliver! In 2011, Morris appeared in the miniseries The Fades and in 2012, he appeared in the BBC miniseries One Night as Kyle. Morris has also played in several commercials. In 2017, Morris made his EastEnders debut as Keegan Butcher-Baker.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Award | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The British Soap Awards | Best Newcomer | EastEnders | Shortlisted |
| 2017 | TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Newcomer | Shortlisted | |
| 2017 | Black International Film Festival Music Video & Screen Awards | Best Emerging Talent | Won | |
| 2018 | IARA UK | Best Actor | Shortlisted | |
| 2018 | Best Young Actor | Won | ||
| 2018 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Actor | Longlisted | |
| 2018 | Digital Spy Reader Awards | Best Male Actor | Eighth | |
| 2019 | 24th National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance | Longlisted | |
| 2019 | The British Soap Awards | Best Actor | Shortlisted | |
| 2019 | Best Male Dramatic Performance | Shortlisted | ||
| 2019 | TV Choice Awards | Best Actor | Longlisted | |
| 2019 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Actor | Shortlisted | |
| 2019 | Digital Spy Reader Awards | Best Male Soap Actor | Longlisted | |
| 2020 | 25th National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance | Longlisted | |
| 2020 | TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Actor | Pending |