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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 56 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 2022
Poster of Girls Trip
Girls Trip
Morris Chestnut was 48 in Girls Trip as 'Morris Chestnut'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 2016
Poster of Heist
Heist
Morris Chestnut was 46 in Heist as 'Dog'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 13 2015
Poster of The Perfect Guy
The Perfect Guy
Morris Chestnut was 46 in The Perfect Guy as 'Dave King'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 2013
Poster of Kick-Ass 2
Kick-Ass 2
Morris Chestnut was 44 in Kick-Ass 2 as 'Detective Marcus Williams'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 17 2013
Poster of The Call
The Call
Morris Chestnut was 44 in The Call as 'Officer Paul Phillips'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 14 2013
Poster of Identity Thief
Identity Thief
Morris Chestnut was 44 in Identity Thief as 'Detective Reilly'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 19 2011
Poster of Not Easily Broken
Not Easily Broken
Morris Chestnut was 40 in Not Easily Broken as 'Dave Johnson'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 09 2008
Poster of The Perfect Holiday
The Perfect Holiday
Morris Chestnut was 38 in The Perfect Holiday as 'Benjamin Armstrong'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 12 2007
Poster of The Game Plan
The Game Plan
Morris Chestnut was 38 in The Game Plan as 'Travis Sanders'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 2007
Poster of The N Word
The N Word
Morris Chestnut was 37 in The N Word as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 16 2006
Poster of The Cave
The Cave
Morris Chestnut was 36 in The Cave as 'Top Buchanan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 26 2005
Poster of Ladder 49
Ladder 49
Morris Chestnut was 35 in Ladder 49 as 'Tommy Drake'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 02 2003
Poster of Confidence
Confidence
Morris Chestnut was 34 in Confidence as 'Travis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 25 2003
Poster of Half Past Dead
Half Past Dead
Morris Chestnut was 33 in Half Past Dead as 'Donald Robert Johnson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 2002
Poster of Like Mike
Like Mike
Morris Chestnut was 33 in Like Mike as 'Tracey Reynolds'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 11 2002
Poster of The Killing Yard
The Killing Yard
Morris Chestnut was 32 in The Killing Yard as 'Shango'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 2001
Poster of The Brothers
The Brothers
Morris Chestnut was 32 in The Brothers as 'Jackson Smith'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 2001
Poster of The Best Man
The Best Man
Morris Chestnut was 30 in The Best Man as 'Lance Sullivan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 1999
Poster of G.I. Jane
G.I. Jane
Morris Chestnut was 28 in G.I. Jane as 'McCool'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 19 1997
Poster of FireHouse
FireHouse
Morris Chestnut was 28 in FireHouse as 'Andre'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 13 1995
Poster of Higher Learning
Higher Learning
Morris Chestnut was 26 in Higher Learning as 'Track Anchor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 11 1995
Poster of The Inkwell
The Inkwell
Morris Chestnut was 25 in The Inkwell as 'Harold Lee'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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 Watson
Watson
Morris Chestnut was 56+ in Watson as 'Dr. John Watson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2025
Poster of Diarra from Detroit
Diarra from Detroit
Morris Chestnut was 55+ in Diarra from Detroit as 'Swa'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 22 2022
Poster of Reasonable Doubt
Reasonable Doubt
Morris Chestnut was 53+ in Reasonable Doubt as 'Corey Cash'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 27 2022
Poster of Sherri
Sherri
Morris Chestnut was 53+ in Sherri as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Morris Chestnut was 53+ in The Jennifer Hudson Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 25 2019
Poster of All American
All American
Morris Chestnut was 49+ in All American as 'Rick Barnes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 10 2018
Poster of The Resident
The Resident
Morris Chestnut was 49+ in The Resident as 'Barrett Cain'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 21 2018
Poster of Goliath
Goliath
Morris Chestnut was 47+ in Goliath as 'Hakeem Rashad'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 13 2016
Poster of Rosewood
Rosewood
Morris Chestnut was 46+ in Rosewood as 'Beaumont Rosewood Jr.'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 2015
Poster of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Morris Chestnut was 46+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of Legends
Legends
Morris Chestnut was 45+ in Legends as 'Tony Rice'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 13 2014
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Morris Chestnut was 45+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Morris Chestnut was 42+ in American Horror Story as 'Luke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 2011
Poster of V
V
Morris Chestnut was 40+ in V as 'Ryan Nichols'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 14 2008
Poster of Bones
Bones
Morris Chestnut was 36+ in Bones as 'Agent Oakes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 2005
Poster of American Dad!
American Dad!
Morris Chestnut was 36+ in American Dad! as 'Craig (voice)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of ER
ER
Morris Chestnut was 25+ in ER as 'Frank 'Rambo' Bacon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Living Single
Living Single
Morris Chestnut was 24+ in Living Single
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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, Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988