Morris Chestnut
Morris Lamont Chestnut (born January 1, 1969) is an American actor. He first came to prominence for his role as Ricky in the 1991 film Boyz n the Hood. He has appeared in feature films and on television series, including the starring role of FBI Agent Will Keaton in the NBC TV series The Enemy Within.
| Full name at birth | Morris Lamont Chestnut Jr.
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| Claim to fame | Ricky Baker in Boyz n the Hood
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| Date of birth | 1 January 1969
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| Place of birth | Cerritos, California, USA
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| Age | 54
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| Occupation | Actor, Producer, Director
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| Height | 6' 1" (185 cm)
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| Net worth | $8,000,000 USD
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| University | California State University, CA
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- Is an excellent Texas Hold 'Em poker player. Recently (2005), held his own against 6 established poker professionals in a made for TV tournament.
- Winner of the 1998 Madden Bowl, beating other celebrity talent as well as NFL stars in a tournament of John Madden Football.
- Has worked with Steven Seagal twice. He was both Seagal's character's partner and main enemy. In Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995), Chestnut is Seagal's character's reluctant partner. In Half Past Dead (2002), he co-starred as the main villain.
- Purchased $1.5 million estate in suburban Los Angeles.
- Is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated.
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