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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 G.I. Jane, The Brothers, Like Mike, Ladder 49, The Game Plan, The Call, and Kick-Ass 2.
A tall, handsome, and versatile American actor, Morris Chestnut was born in Cerritos, California, to Shirley (Wynn) and Morris Chestnut, Sr. He first came to be recognized by moviegoers starring as Ricky in Boyz n the Hood (1991), a role where he played a high school running back using his football skills to escape the violent surroundings of ...
- 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
21 hours ago · Over the course of his impressive decades-long career, Morris Chestnut has solidified his place as a leading man in Hollywood. Known for his breakout role as Ricky Baker in Boyz n the Hood and a ...
1 day ago · Morris Chestnut is intent on portraying emotional complexity in leading men on-screen. In this exclusive REVOLT interview, Morris Chestnut redefines what a leading man in Hollywood looks like, shares his thoughts on Black men facing their traumas on-screen and more. BY Ty Cole / 9.28.2024. Over the course of his impressive decades-long career ...
Feb 26, 2021 · Morris Chestnut, one of the stars of the classic John Singleton-directed film "Boyz n the Hood," looked back on the film as it approaches its 30th anniversary.
Mar 23, 2022 · Morris Chestnut reflects on his 'Boyz n the Hood' role, the importance of mentorship in Hollywood, and hopes to explore the action genre.
