What Is Morris Chestnut's Net Worth and Salary?
Morris Chestnut is an American actor who has a net worth of $6 million. Best known for his role in "Boyz n the Hood," he has also starred in films like "The Best Man Holiday," "Rosewood," "The Perfect Guy," and the series "The Best Man."
Early Life
Morris Lamont Chestnut was born on January 1, 1969, in Cerritos, California, to Morris Chestnut Sr. and Shirley Chestnut. After graduating from Richard Gahr High School, he studied finance and drama at California State University, Northridge.
Acting Career
Chestnut's debut acting role was in February 1990, playing Jadon in "Freddy's Nightmares". He achieved widespread recognition as Ricky Baker in the 1991 film "Boyz n the Hood." Subsequently, he secured roles in various TV shows and films, including Patti LaBelle’s sitcom "Out All Night."
He starred in Steven Seagal's films "Under Siege 2: Dark Territory," "Half Past Dead," and "Prince of Pistols," portraying the main villain in the latter two.
In 1997, he acted opposite Demi Moore in "G.I. Jane" and played Special Agent Mal Robinson in the TV series "C-16." Chestnut won the Madden Bowl video game competition in 1998. The following year, he starred in "The Best Man," earning an NAACP Image Award nomination.
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In the 2000s, Chestnut's notable works included "The Brothers," "Ladder 49," "The Game Plan," and "The Perfect Holiday." He continued appearing in various films, such as "The Prince of Motor City" and "Not Easily Broken."
After a brief hiatus, he returned in 2012 with "Think Like a Man" and followed it up with "Identity Thief," "The Call," "Kick-Ass 2," and "The Best Man Holiday" in 2013. The cast of "The Best Man Holiday" won the Best Acting Ensemble award at the Acapulco Black Film Festival. Chestnut also received Best Actor and NAACP Image Award nominations.
Chestnut starred in "Heist" in 2015 and was named one of the Sexiest Men Alive by People magazine. He appeared in "When the Bough Breaks" in 2016 and played himself in "Girls Trip" in 2017. In 2020, he produced "Spell," starring Omari Hardwick.
Personal Life
Morris married Pam Byse in 1995, with whom he has a son, Grant, and a daughter, Paige. To prepare for his role as Lance Sullivan in "The Best Man Holiday," he trained extensively with Celebrity Fitness Trainer Obi Obadike. Together, they co-authored the health and fitness book "The Cut," published on April 18, 2017.
Real Estate
Chestnut has resided in LA's north-western suburbs for many years. In 2007, he purchased a property in Hidden Hills, California, for $3.3 million but sold it in 2012 at a $1 million loss. In November 2020, he bought a home in Calabasas, California, for $2.44 million.
