[3] After graduating from Alexander Hamilton High School, Morgan attended Los Angeles Trade–Technical College, where he studied graphic art and architecture.
[2][3] One of the first Black directors of photography at a major network, Morgan started his television career in KTTV's mailroom, advancing to their lighting department.
[4] Due to the diverse casts in the shows, Morgan had to learn new techniques to appropriately and adequately provide lighting for people with varying skin tones.
[3] Morgan went on to contribute to series such as Three's Company, Silver Spoons, Gloria, Home Improvement, The Ranch, and The Conners in addition to lighting for other programs, including Baryshnikov on Broadway and the NAACP Image Awards.
He has received a total of 21 Emmy nominations,[5] as well as the Career Achievement in Television Award from the American Society of Cinematographers.