Chi McBride Biography

Fast Facts

• Nominated in 2002 for an AFI Award for TV series "Boston Public․"
• Graduated from high school at the age of 16
• Joined a gospel choir and learned to play several instruments to pursue a career in music
• Found success in the role of Heavy Gene in "The John Larroquette Show․"
• Made his screen acting debut in the TV movie "Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation․"
• Known for his roles in TV series "Boston Public" and the film "The Terminal․"
• Voiced the role of Nick Fury in a number of Marvel animated series since 2012
• Claimed to have experienced a ghostly encounter that was featured on the TV program, "Celebrity Ghost Stories․"
• Played the role of Steven Harper on three different TV programs: "Boston Public," "Boston Legal" and "The Practice․"
• Nicknamed "Chi" after his hometown of Chicago