Morris Chestnut's net worth, age, children, wife, movies and TV shows, profiles

Morris Chestnut's net worth, age, children, wife, movies and TV shows, profiles

Morris Chestnut's career has spanned over 25 years and includes TV and movie endeavours. He had a starring role in his first movie and went on to perform several important roles in other films. However, with all the success in Hollywood, he has made a living from acting. So, what is Morris Chestnut's net worth? Read on for the complete information.

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Morris Chestnut
Morris Chestnut at the FOX Winter TCA All-Star Party at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, on the 07th of January, 2020, in Pasadena, California. Photo by Rodin Eckenroth
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Morris Lamont Chestnut is an American actor. His portrayal of Ricky in the 1991 movie Boyz n the Hood is when he initially gained notoriety. He has since appeared in feature films and television shows, including the NBC TV series The Enemy Within as FBI Agent Will Keaton.

Morris Chestnut's profiles and bio

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Full nameMorris Lamont Chestnut
GenderMale
Date of birth1st of January 1969
Place of birthCerritos, California, the United States of America
Age 53 years (As of 2022)
Zodiac signCapricorn
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityAfrican-American
Height6 feet (183 centimetres)
Weight86 kilograms (188 pounds)
Skin complexionChocolate
Hair colourBlack
MotherShirley
FatherMorris
Sexual orientationHeterosexual
Relationship statusMarried
SpousePam Byse
ChildrenPaige and Grant
OccupationActor
Net worth$6 million
Social media accountsInstagramTwitter

How old is Morris Chestnut?

Morris was born on the 1st of January 1969. As of 2022, Morris Chestnut's age is 53 years old. His star sign is Capricorn.

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What is Morris Chestnut's full name?

Morris Chestnut's age
Morris in the Sistervention episode of OUR KIND OF PEOPLE airing Tuesday, Nov. 30 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Photo by FOX
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The actor was named Morris Lamont Chestnut. He was born to Morris and Shirley Chestnut. Details of his parents or whether he has siblings are yet to be revealed.

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What nationality is Morris Chestnut?

The Hollywood actor was born in Cerritos, California, the United States of America. Therefore, he is of American nationality.

Morris Chestnut's education

Morris attended Gahr High. According to his TV Guide bio, he enrolled at Long Beach City College and California State University, Northridge, after finishing high school. He pursued finance and theatre studies at the latter institution.

Morris Chestnut's movies and TV shows

Lamont is an exceptional actor and has had a lot of success in the industry. He has appeared in many series and films. So, what TV show was Morris Chestnut in?

Boyz n the Hood (1991)

Chestnut's first role was as young Ricky Baker in the 1991 teen drama, Boyz n the Hood, alongside Cuba Gooding Jr. and Laurence Fishburne. In the interview with EW, he revealed,

It was a very enjoyable, informative experience for me. I learned a ton from it. At the time, Cuba, a veteran, was teaching me on the set. So it was a very, very fresh experience for me to watch him work and watch Fishburne, and I was just trying to take it all in. Everything seemed to be moving at warp speed.

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He has also appeared in other films and series, such as:

  • When the Bough Breaks
  • The Best Man Holiday
  • RosewoodThe Best Man
  • When the Bough Breaks
  • Like Mike
  • The Perfect Guy
  • The Brothers
  • Not Easily Broken
  • Our Kind of People
  • The Game Plan
  • Half Past Dead
  • Half Past Dead
  • Two Can Play That Game
  • Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid
  • Under Siege 2: Dark Territory
  • The Enemy Within
  • The Perfect Holiday
  • Breakin' All The Rules
  • American Horror Story
  • The Best Man Wedding
  • Think Like A Man
  • The Best Man: The Final Chapters
  • The Ernest Green Story
  • Nurse Jackie
  • Identity Thief

Did Morris Chestnut really play football?

Chestnut portrayed the groom Lance in the classic wedding ensemble rom-com, The Best Man, whose best friend (Taye Diggs) had an affair with his future wife.

According to him, filming the series was a great experience.

The first Best Man is one of my all-time favourite experiences on a set. Just the camaraderie, chemistry, being in New York—I just have so many great memories from that production.

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His character was a running back with the New York Giants, and while he never went pro, Chestnut shares a love of football.

I played in high school. I wasn't a running back, but this is true: I loved football more than I loved girls at one point.

Who is Morris Chestnut's wife?

Morris Chestnut's wife
Morris Chestnut and Pam at the Lexus Uptown Honors Hollywood at Sunset Room Hollywood on March 23, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez
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Morris is the husband of Pam Byse, an American personality. Pam and Morris Chestnut's children are two in number; a son called Grant, born in 1997, and a daughter named Paige, born in 1998. The children, however, have kept a low profile and are not often seen in public.

Is Morris Chestnut still married to Pam Byse?

Morris Chestnut and Pam Byse have been married since 1995. Speaking to ESSENCE in 2014, he revealed the secret to a successful marriage saying,

I have been with my wife for several years now, and the number one thing that keeps us strong is a mutual respect; that is first and foremost.

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How tall is Morris Chestnut?

Without a doubt, the actor is handsome and well-built. Morris Chestnut's height is 6 feet, and he weighs about 86 kilograms. He usually takes a bald hairstyle, and his eyes are dark brown.

Net worth

Chestnut has made a living from acting. According to Celebrity Net Worth, he is worth $6 million. His career, nonetheless, is far from over, and he is expected to make more from his future projects.

Morris Chestnut is a talented actor, and his success is attributed to his talent and hard work. He has a massive fanbase that wants to see more from him in the future.

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