Morris Chestnut Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft |
Weight | 84 kg |
Date of Birth | January 1, 1969 |
Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Spouse | Pam Byse Chestnut |
Morris Chestnut is a successful and versatile actor who is renowned for his roles in Under Siege 2: Dark Territory, G.I. Jane, The Brothers, Like Mike, Ladder 49, The Game Plan, The Perfect Holiday, The Call, Kick-Ass 2, The Best Man Holiday, C-16: FBI, V, Nurse Jackie, Legends, and Rosewood. He was named one of the “Sexiest Men Alive” by People magazine in 2015. Morris has over 5.5 million followers on Facebook, more than 2 million followers on Instagram, and over 700k followers on Twitter.
Born Name
Morris Chester Chestnut Jr.
Nick Name
Morris Chestnut
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
Cerritos, California, United States
Residence
Cerritos, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Morris Chestnut attended the Richard Gahr High School in Cerritos, California. After finishing high school in 1986, he joined California State University, in Northridge and graduated in Finance and Drama.
Occupation
Actor, Director, Producer
Family
- Father – Morris Lamont Chestnut Sr.
- Mother – Shirley Chestnut
- Siblings – He has a sister.
Manager
Morris Chestnut is managed by –
- William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, Talent and Literary Agency, Beverly Hills, California, United States
- LINK Entertainment, Talent Management Company, Los Angeles, California, United States
Build
Muscular
Height
6 ft or 183 cm
Weight
84 kg or 185 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Morris Chestnut has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Hair Color
Black
He is often seen sporting a shaved head.
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Muscular frame
- Keeps a French beard
Brand Endorsements
Morris Chestnut has endorsed brands like –
- Burberry
- Topman
Religion
Christianity
Best Known For
- His versatile roles in numerous films such as in Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995) as Bobby Zachs, in G.I. Jane (1997) as McCool, in The Brothers (2001) as Jackson Smith, in Like Mike (2002) as Tracy Reynolds, in Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004) as Gordon Mitchell, in Ladder 49 (2004) as Tommy Drake, in The Cave (2005) as Top Buchanan, in The Game Plan (2007) as Travis Sanders, in The Perfect Holiday (2007) as Benjamin, in The Call (2013) as Officer Phillips, in Kick-Ass 2 (2013) as Marcus Williams, and in The Best Man Holiday (2013) as Lance Sullivan
- Portraying different characters in various TV series like Jeff Carswell in Out All Night (1992–1993), Mal Robinson in C-16: FBI (1997–1998), Ryan Nichols in V (2009–2011), Dr. Prentiss in Nurse Jackie (2013–2014), Tony Rice in Legends (2014-2015), and Dr. Beaumont Rosewood Jr. in Rosewood (2015–2017). He has also acted in other popular series like American Horror Story: Murder House, American Dad!, ER and Bones.
First Film
In 1991, he made his theatrical film debut in the crime drama film, Boyz n the Hood, as Ricky Baker.
First TV Show
In 1990, Morris Chestnut made his first TV show appearance in the horror thriller series, Freddy’s Nightmares, as Jason Woodman.
In 2013, he debuted as a voice actor by lending his voice to the character of Craig in the animated comedy series, American Dad!
Personal Trainer
For the movie, The Best Man Holiday, Morris Chestnut trained under the guidance of celebrity fitness expert, Obi Obadike, to get into his best shape and shed his extra pounds. He used to work out 5 days a week and his weekly workout routine looked somewhat like as mentioned below –
- Monday – He worked on his biceps, triceps, and abs by indulging in 3 sets of exercises consisting of 10-12 reps each followed by cardio of 12 x 100 meters run.
- Tuesday – It was dedicated to the chest. He usually did 4 sets of exercises with 10-12 reps each. Apart from that, he also did cardio for 45 minutes which included 15 minutes of warming up followed by alternate 30 seconds walk and 30 seconds run which continued for a total of 30 minutes.
- Wednesday – On Wednesday, he used to work on his legs and abs. He did 4 sets of exercises for legs with 10-12 reps each and another 3 sets of exercises for his calves with the same number of reps. It was followed by 3 sets of abs exercises with 25 reps each. As for the cardio, Morris did 12 x 100 meters run on the treadmill.
- Thursday – Thursdays were meant for shoulders and back. He usually performed 4 different sets of exercises for shoulders with 10-12 reps each and another 4 sets of exercises for his back, also with 10-12 reps each. It was followed by 45 minutes of cardio which included 15 minutes of walk /warm-up followed by alternate 30 seconds walk and 30 seconds run which continued for a total of 30 minutes.
- Friday – It was dedicated to abs. He usually did 3 sets of exercises for abs with 25 reps each which were followed by 12 x 100 meters run on the treadmill.
- Saturday and Sunday – The last 2 days were saved to give rest to the muscles.
As for his diet, Morris maintained a disciplined high-protein diet along with a macronutrient ratio of 50 to 55 percent protein, 35 percent carbohydrates, and 15 percent fat.
Morris Chestnut Facts
Featured Image by Morris Chestnut / Instagram
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