Morris Chestnut

    Actor, Producer, Director

    Birthdate: Jan 1, 1969

    Birthplace: Cerritos, California, USA

    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 his South Central Los Angeles neighborhood. His half brother was played by Ice Cube who in the movie did not have the same motivation. Two years later, he landed a lead role in Civil Rights Drama The Ernest Green Story (1993), showing courage and perseverance as one of the Arkansas Nine high school students. He later starred in action films like Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995), G.I. Jane (1997) and Half Past Dead (2002) as well as the romantic comedies The Best Man (1999), The Brothers (2001), Two Can Play That Game (2001), and Breakin' All the Rules (2004). In 2004, he appeared in Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004) and Ladder 49 (2004).

    Known For

    Under Siege 2: Dark Territory
    Under Siege 2: Dark Territory

    (1995)

    The Best Man
    The Best Man

    (1999)

    Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid
    Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid

    (2004)

    Morris Chestnut Movies

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    • 2020 |

      Spell

    actor

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    • 2020 |

      The Call

      asOfficer Paul Phillips
    • 2019 |

      The Cave

      asTop Buchanan
    • 2016 |

      When the Bough Breaks

      asJohn Taylor
    • 2015 |
      Heistas Derrick 'Dog' Prince
    • 2015 |

      The Perfect Guy

      asDave
    • 2013 |

      The Best Man Holiday

      asLance
    • 2013 |

      Kick-Ass 2

      asDetective Marcus Williams
    • 2013 |

      Identity Thief

      asDetective Reilly
    • 2009 |
      Not Easily Brokenas Dave Johnson
    • 2007 |
      The Perfect Holidayas Benjamin
    • 2007 |

      The Game Plan

      asTravis Sanders
    • 2004 |
      The N Word
    • 2004 |
      Ladder 49as Tommy Drake
    • 2004 |
      Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchidas Gordon Mitchell
    • 2004 |
      Breakin' All the Rulesas Evan Fields
    • 2003 |
      Confidenceas Travis
    • 2002 |
      Half Past Deadas 49er One
    • 2002 |
      Like Mikeas Tracy Reynolds
    • 2001 |
      Scenes of the Crimeas Ray
    • 2001 |
      Two Can Play That Gameas Keith Fenton
    • 2001 |
      The Brothersas Jackson Smith
    • 1999 |
      The Best Manas Lance Sullivan
    • 1999 |

      The Best Man

      asLance Sullivan
    • 1997 |
      G.I. Janeas McCool
    • 1995 |
      Under Siege 2: Dark Territoryas Bobby Zachs
    • 1994 |
      The Inkwellas Harold Lee
    • 1991 |

      Boyz n the Hood

      asRicky Baker