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Morris Chestnut Bio, Age, Net Worth 2023 | Wife, Family, Height

Morris Chestnut Bio, Age, Net Worth 2023 | Wife, Family, Height

Facts of Morris Chestnut

Full Name:Morris Chestnut
Birth Date:January 1, 1969
Age:55 years
Gender:Male
Profession:Actor
Country:America
Horoscope:Capricorn
Height: 5 feet 10 inches (1.78m)
WifePam Byse
Net Worth$8 million
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorDark Brown
Birth PlaceCerritos, CA
StatusMarried
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityBlack
EducationRichard Gahr High School
FatherMorris Sr.
MotherShirley Chestnut
KidsPaige, Grant
Twitter Morris Chestnut Twitter
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Morris Chestnut is an American actor and fitness writer who is in the media limelight after appearing in the movie, The Best Man Holiday. He first came into the limelight for his role in the 1991 film Boyz N The Hood.

Early Life of Morris Chestnut

Morris Chestnut was born on January 1, 1969, in Cerritos, California. Currently, he is 50 years old. He is the son of Morris Lamont Sr (father) and Shirley Chestnut (mother). Morris holds an American nationality and belongs to the white ethnic group.

Chestnut graduated from Richard Gahr High School in 1986. He studied finance and drama at California State University, Northridge.

What is Morris Chestnut’s Net Worth?

As of 2023, Morris has net worth of this talented actor is around $8 million. Morris made this entire earning from his acting career.

Is Morris Chestnut Still Married?

Morris is a married man. He is happily married to his wife Pam Byse. She is also a native of California. The pair tied the knot in 1995. Morris and Pam are blessed with two children a son, Grant Chestnut born in 1997, and a daughter, Paige Chestnut born in 1998.

Morris with his wife Pam
Caption: Morris with his wife Pam

Morris Chestnut’s Body Measurement (Height and Weight)

Morris stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches whereas he weighs around 88kg. Chestnut has black hair and dark brown eyes.

Morris Chestnut’s Career

  • Chestnut’s first professional acting role was the role of Jadon in Freddy’s Nightmares: A Nightmare on Elm Street.
  • This was the series of a family affair, which aired on February 18, 1990.
  • After that, Ricky Baker in Boyz n the Hood in 1991, was his first feature film. Since then he has played roles in various TV movies.
  • He also played a role in Patti LaBelle’s short-lived sitcom Out All Night. With time Morris’s career continued to rise steadily with co-starring roles in standard big-budget studio films such as Under Siege 2; Dark Territory in 1995 and G.I. Jane in 1997.
Morris Chestnut
Caption: Morris, Actor(Photo: Twitter)
  • Then in 1999, Chestnut starred in The Best Man with Taye Diggs and Nia Long, as a professional football player on the eve of his wedding.
  • After that, he again played a football player in The Game Plan (2007).
  • Likewise, in 2001, he starred in The Brothers, a film centering on the themes of fidelity and success among young professionals. And in 2004, he appeared as a firefighter in Ladder 49.
  • He has also got many awards during his career. His awards include NAACP Image Awards and nominations in many other awards.
  • Morris has done many famous movies and tv series during his career.
  • Looking at his successful career we can guess his contribution to the entertainment industry.