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Morris Lamont Chestnut (born January 1, 1969) is an American actor. He first came to prominence for his role as Ricky in the 1991 film Boyz n the Hood. He has appeared in feature films such as The Last Boy Scout, Higher Learning, G.I. Jane, The Brothers, Like Mike, Ladder 49, The Game Plan, The Call, Half Past Dead and Kick-Ass 2.
IMDb profile of Morris Chestnut, a versatile American actor, producer and director. See his credits, awards, photos, videos, trivia and more.
- January 1, 1
- 1.83 m
- Cerritos, California, USA
Learn about the life and career of Morris Chestnut, a versatile American actor who starred in Boyz n the Hood, The Best Man, G.I. Jane and more. Find out his birth date, height, family, awards, trivia and quotes.
- Actor, Producer, Director
- January 1, 1969
Mar 23, 2022 · The actor, who will receive a star on the Walk of Fame, reflects on his roles in "Boyz n the Hood" and "The Best Man" and shares his advice for young actors. He also reveals his passion for acting and his struggles with commercials.
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- Emily Longeretta
- Morris Chestnut Role Call. For nearly 30 years, Morris Chestnut (starring in the upcoming NBC series The Enemy Within) has been a mainstay of the silver screen, portraying a range of players (on the field and off), best friends, boyfriends, and everything in between.
- Boyz n the Hood (1991) Chestnut’s first role was as young Ricky Baker in the 1991 teen drama, alongside Cuba Gooding Jr. and Laurence Fishburne. “It was a very fun, enlightening experience for me,” Morris says.
- The Best Man (1999) In the classic wedding ensemble rom-com, Chestnut played the groom, Lance, whose best friend (Taye Diggs) had slept with his bride-to-be.
- Two Can Play That Game (2001) In this rom-com, starring Vivica A. Fox, Chestnut plays a playboy attorney named Keith who can’t commit. “Two Can Play That Game was hilarious because working with Vivica and Gabrielle and then at the end, with Anthony Anderson, those are just three extremely talented people who are still working to this day.
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Oct 20, 2021 · The actor talks about his role as a wealthy Black businessman in the Fox drama series, inspired by a book about America's Black upper class. He also shares his views on colorism, generational wealth, and social issues in the show.
