Date of Birth: January 1, 1969
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Biography
Morris Lamont Chestnut Jr. is an American actor best known for his roles in both television and film. Born in Cerritos, California, Chestnut first gained widespread recognition for his role as Ricky Baker in the 1991 cult classic film “Boyz n the Hood.” Over the years, he has built a diverse career, appearing in a variety of genres ranging from romantic comedies to action films. Some of his notable works include “The Best Man” series, “The Brothers,” “Kick-Ass 2,” and the television series “Rosewood.” In addition to his acting career, Chestnut has also worked as a producer and author, co-writing a health and fitness book titled “The Cut: Lose Up to 10 Pounds in 10 Days and Sculpt Your Best Body.”
5 Interesting Facts about Morris Chestnut
1. Morris Chestnut was a competitive athlete in high school, excelling in football and track.
2. He earned his first acting role in 1990 on the television series “Freddy’s Nightmares: A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Series.”
3. Chestnut has been married to Pam Byse since 1995, and the couple has two children together.
4. He won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in “Nurse Jackie.”
5. Morris Chestnut co-wrote a health and fitness book titled “The Cut: Lose Up to 10 Pounds in 10 Days and Sculpt Your Best Body,” which was published in 2017.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Morris Chestnut
1. “I would like to have a role where I can really show my ability to act, a role where I can transform myself.”
2. “I take pride in my body and I take pride in the way I take care of myself.”
3. “I would never do anything to hurt myself or my family.”
4. “I think the best thing you can do for your kids is to show them by example.”
5. “Staying fit is important to me because it’s a way of life, not just a requirement for a role.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Morris Chestnut’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $8 million.
Children
Morris Chestnut and his wife, Pam Byse, have two children: a son named Grant Chestnut and a daughter named Paige Chestnut.
Relevant Links
1. [Morris Chestnut on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004820/
2. [Morris Chestnut on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/morrischestnutofficial/
3. [Morris Chestnut on Twitter](https://twitter.com/Morris_Chestnut
5. [Morris Chestnut on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morris_Chestnut
