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Morris Chestnut

Bio: Morris Lamont Chestnut is an American film and television actor.  He is known for his roles as teenage father Ricky Baker in the 1991 film Boyz n the Hood, groom-to-be Lance Sullivan in the 1999 film The Best Man, as NBA star Tracy Reynolds in the 2002 film Like Mike, and as the Visitor Ryan Nichols in the TV series V (2009)
Born: Wed, Jan 01 1969
Birthplace: Cerritos, California, USA
Morris Chestnut is 55 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Halloween in Hollywood
Halloween in Hollywood
Morris Chestnut was
53 in Halloween in Hollywood
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 01 2022
Poster of Girls Trip
Girls Trip
Morris Chestnut was
48 in Girls Trip
as 'Morris Chestnut'.
Fri, Jul 21 2017
Poster of When the Bough Breaks
When the Bough Breaks
Morris Chestnut was
47 in When the Bough Breaks
as 'John Taylor'.
Fri, Sep 09 2016
Poster of Heist
Heist
Morris Chestnut was
46 in Heist
as 'Dog'.
Fri, Nov 13 2015
Poster of The Perfect Guy
The Perfect Guy
Morris Chestnut was
46 in The Perfect Guy
as 'Dave King'.
Fri, Sep 11 2015
Poster of The Best Man Holiday
The Best Man Holiday
Morris Chestnut was
44 in The Best Man Holiday
as 'Lance Sullivan'.
Fri, Nov 15 2013
Poster of Kick-Ass 2
Kick-Ass 2
Morris Chestnut was
44 in Kick-Ass 2
as 'Detective Marcus Williams'.
Wed, Jul 17 2013
Poster of The Call
The Call
Morris Chestnut was
44 in The Call
as 'Officer Paul Phillips'.
Thu, Mar 14 2013
Poster of Identity Thief
Identity Thief
Morris Chestnut was
44 in Identity Thief
as 'Detective Reilly'.
Thu, Feb 07 2013
Poster of Think Like a Man
Think Like a Man
Morris Chestnut was
43 in Think Like a Man
as 'James'.
Fri, Apr 20 2012
Poster of The Enduring Significance of 'Boyz n the Hood'
The Enduring Significance of 'Boyz n the Hood'
Morris Chestnut was
42 in The Enduring Significance of 'Boyz n the Hood'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jul 19 2011
Poster of Not Easily Broken
Not Easily Broken
Morris Chestnut was
40 in Not Easily Broken
as 'Dave Johnson'.
Fri, Jan 09 2009
Poster of The Prince of Motor City
The Prince of Motor City
Morris Chestnut was
39 in The Prince of Motor City
as 'Leo Moore'.
Wed, Jul 09 2008
Poster of The Perfect Holiday
The Perfect Holiday
Morris Chestnut was
38 in The Perfect Holiday
as 'Benjamin Armstrong'.
Wed, Dec 12 2007
Poster of The Game Plan
The Game Plan
Morris Chestnut was
38 in The Game Plan
as 'Travis Sanders'.
Fri, Sep 28 2007
Poster of The N Word
The N Word
Morris Chestnut was
37 in The N Word
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Jan 16 2006
Poster of The Cave
The Cave
Morris Chestnut was
36 in The Cave
as 'Top Buchanan'.
Fri, Aug 26 2005
Poster of Ladder 49
Ladder 49
Morris Chestnut was
35 in Ladder 49
as 'Tommy Drake'.
Fri, Oct 01 2004
Poster of Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid
Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid
Morris Chestnut was
35 in Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid
as 'Gordon Mitchell'.
Wed, Aug 25 2004
Poster of Breakin' All the Rules
Breakin' All the Rules
Morris Chestnut was
35 in Breakin' All the Rules
as 'Evan'.
Fri, May 14 2004
Poster of Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend
Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend
Morris Chestnut was
34 in Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 02 2003
Poster of Confidence
Confidence
Morris Chestnut was
34 in Confidence
as 'Travis'.
Fri, Apr 25 2003
Poster of Half Past Dead
Half Past Dead
Morris Chestnut was
33 in Half Past Dead
as 'Donald Robert Johnson'.
Fri, Nov 15 2002
Poster of Like Mike
Like Mike
Morris Chestnut was
33 in Like Mike
as 'Tracey Reynolds'.
Wed, Jul 03 2002
Poster of Scenes of the Crime
Scenes of the Crime
Morris Chestnut was
33 in Scenes of the Crime
as 'Ray'.
Sat, May 11 2002
Poster of The Killing Yard
The Killing Yard
Morris Chestnut was
32 in The Killing Yard
as 'Shango'.
Sun, Sep 23 2001
Poster of Two Can Play That Game
Two Can Play That Game
Morris Chestnut was
32 in Two Can Play That Game
as 'Keith Fenton'.
Fri, Sep 07 2001
Poster of The Brothers
The Brothers
Morris Chestnut was
32 in The Brothers
as 'Jackson Smith'.
Fri, Mar 23 2001
Poster of The Best Man
The Best Man
Morris Chestnut was
30 in The Best Man
as 'Lance Sullivan'.
Fri, Oct 22 1999
Poster of G.I. Jane
G.I. Jane
Morris Chestnut was
28 in G.I. Jane
as 'McCool'.
Tue, Aug 19 1997
Poster of FireHouse
FireHouse
Morris Chestnut was
28 in FireHouse
as 'Andre'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Under Siege 2: Dark Territory
Under Siege 2: Dark Territory
Morris Chestnut was
26 in Under Siege 2: Dark Territory
as 'Bobby Zachs'.
Thu, Jul 13 1995
Poster of Higher Learning
Higher Learning
Morris Chestnut was
26 in Higher Learning
as 'Track Anchor'.
Wed, Jan 11 1995
Poster of The Inkwell
The Inkwell
Morris Chestnut was
25 in The Inkwell
as 'Harold Lee'.
Fri, Apr 22 1994
Poster of The Ernest Green Story
The Ernest Green Story
Morris Chestnut was
24 in The Ernest Green Story
as 'Ernest Green'.
Sun, Jan 17 1993
Poster of In the Line of Duty: Street War
In the Line of Duty: Street War
Morris Chestnut was
23 in In the Line of Duty: Street War
as 'Prince Franklin'.
Sun, Oct 25 1992
Poster of The Last Boy Scout
The Last Boy Scout
Morris Chestnut was
22 in The Last Boy Scout
as 'Locker Room Kid'.
Fri, Dec 13 1991
Poster of Boyz n the Hood
Boyz n the Hood
Morris Chestnut was
22 in Boyz n the Hood
as 'Ricky Baker'.
Fri, Jul 12 1991

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Diarra from Detroit
Diarra from Detroit
Morris Chestnut was
55+ in Diarra from Detroit
as 'Swa'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 21 2024
Poster of Rebuilding Black Wall Street
Rebuilding Black Wall Street
Morris Chestnut was
54+ in Rebuilding Black Wall Street
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 2023
Poster of The Best Man: The Final Chapters
The Best Man: The Final Chapters
Morris Chestnut was
53+ in The Best Man: The Final Chapters
as 'Lance Sullivan'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 22 2022
Poster of The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Morris Chestnut was
53+ in The Jennifer Hudson Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of Our Kind of People
Our Kind of People
Morris Chestnut was
52+ in Our Kind of People
as 'Raymond Dupont'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 2021
Poster of The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Morris Chestnut was
50+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of The Enemy Within
The Enemy Within
Morris Chestnut was
50+ in The Enemy Within
as 'Will Keaton'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 25 2019
Poster of All American
All American
Morris Chestnut was
49+ in All American
as 'Rick Barnes'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 10 2018
Poster of The Resident
The Resident
Morris Chestnut was
49+ in The Resident
as 'Barrett Cain'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 21 2018
Poster of Goliath
Goliath
Morris Chestnut was
47+ in Goliath
as 'Hakeem Rashad'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 13 2016
Poster of Rosewood
Rosewood
Morris Chestnut was
46+ in Rosewood
as 'Dr. Beaumont Rosewood, Jr.'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 2015
Poster of Legends
Legends
Morris Chestnut was
45+ in Legends
as 'Tony Rice'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 13 2014
Poster of American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Morris Chestnut was
42+ in American Horror Story
as 'Luke'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 2011
Poster of V
V
Morris Chestnut was
40+ in V
as 'Ryan Nichols'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 03 2009
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Morris Chestnut was
40+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of The Wendy Williams Show
The Wendy Williams Show
Morris Chestnut was
39+ in The Wendy Williams Show
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 14 2008
Poster of Bones
Bones
Morris Chestnut was
36+ in Bones
as 'Agent Oakes'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 2005
Poster of American Dad!
American Dad!
Morris Chestnut was
36+ in American Dad!
as 'Craig (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 06 2005
Poster of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Morris Chestnut was
34+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003
Poster of C-16: FBI
C-16: FBI
Morris Chestnut was
28+ in C-16: FBI
as 'Mal Robinson'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 27 1997
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Morris Chestnut was
27+ in The Daily Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of ER
ER
Morris Chestnut was
25+ in ER
as 'Frank 'Rambo' Bacon'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Living Single
Living Single
Morris Chestnut was
24+ in Living Single
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 29 1993
Poster of Out All Night
Out All Night
Morris Chestnut was
23+ in Out All Night
as 'Jeff Carswell'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 1992
Poster of LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Morris Chestnut was
19+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark
as ', Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
Poster of Watson
Watson
Morris Chestnut will be
55+ in Watson
as 'Dr. John Watson'.
First Air Date
Unreleased