Morris Chestnut Wife, Kids, Family, Height, Body Stats, Age, Net Worth

Publish date: 2024-07-19

Tall and dark American actor Morris Chestnut won the hearts of moviegoers after starring in the 1991 Oscar-nominated film Boyz N the Hood. His role as Ricky in the film paved the way for many high budget studio films.

Predating Boyz N the Hood Chestnut’s first professional role in the film industry was as Jadon in Freddy’s Nightmares: A Nightmare in Elm Street: The Series. He appeared in Season 2, Episode 19 titled “Family Affair”. The episode he appeared in aired on February 18, 1990, a year before his fame was achieved. Thereafter, his career began to develop and he has remained active in the industry to this day.

While Boyz N Hood brought him to the limelight, the hunky actor is best known for his roles in The Best Man and its sequel as well as Think Like a Man. The former which was a box office hit scored him an NAACP Image Award nomination. He notably distinguished himself by People magazine, which ranked him among the “Sexiest Men Alive” for its 2015 edition. Apparently, with his perfectly chiseled physique and toned body, it is not surprising that he has makes the cut.

Let’s take a look at the personal life, career, family life and family life of Morris Chestnut.

Brief biography, age

The handsome actor was born on January 1, 1969 in Cerritos, California as Morris Lamont Chestnut Jr. His father is Morris Lamont Chestnut Sr. while his mother is Shirley Chestnut.

He attended high school at Richard Gahr High School, graduating in 1986, and continued his education at California State University Northridge, where he studied finance and drama.

Additional information about his family background and siblings is not publicly available, but we do know that his parents are African American.

Early career and breakthrough

His first attempt at professional acting was his role as Jadon in Freddy’s Nightmares: A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Series in 1990. Although his performance in the episode was not bad, his first role in a feature film , Ricky Baker, in Boyz the Hood in 1991, was the one who put him in the spotlight and he has remained there until now.

Chestnut didn’t rest on her oars after her taste of fame, but landed new starring roles in various TV movies. He played co-starring roles in films like Under Siege 2: Dark Territory – 1995 and GI Jeanne – 1997. Between 1997 and 1998 he was a regular cast member of C-16, starring as Special Agent Mal Robinson.

In 1999, Chestnut ended the 90s with his role in The Best Man, the film that brought him international recognition. He starred alongside Taye Diggs, Terrence Howard and Nia Long. The film, which received worldwide acclaim, received positive reviews and became a box office darling, earning Chestnut an NAACP Image Award nomination.

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Just like the 1990s, the 2000s also saw major advancements in the actor’s career. The Brothers (2001), Dead Past (2002), Like Mike (2002), Ladder 49 (2004), The Game Plan (2007), Prince of the Pistols (2008), When the Branch Breaks (2016) and a lot of others are just a few of his cinematic exploits.

His journey to achieving the perfect body for his role in Best Man Lance Sullivan, a professional soccer player, inspired him to write a book alongside Celebrity fitness trainer Obi Obadike. The health and fitness book published in 2017 is titled The Cut which guides the reader through exercises and healthy foods to help with weight loss.

His height and body stats

Certainly, Morris Chestnut is handsome in every sense of the word. The actor stands at an incredible height of 1.8 meters which is 6 feet tall and weighs around 188 pounds. He maintains a bald head to go with his small brown eyes.

It’s very safe to say that he’s perfectly staffed in all the right places.

Family: wife, children

Although easily mistaken for a ladies’ man, Morris Chestnut has only been married once. The actor and his beautiful wife Pam Byse Chestnut have been married since 1995 and their relationship continues to grow stronger despite the rumors and controversies that threaten their marriage. Chestnut acknowledges that his wife did not let all the rumors compromise him for their marriage.

The lovely family has two children: a son and daughter named Grant (b. 1997) and Paige (b. 1998).

Morris Chestnut: A Net Worth

The American actor has earned a fortune in his acting career. The highest-grossing films were awarded by Morris Chestnut, whose net worth is estimated at $14 million.