Chi McBride

Birth Name:

Kenneth McBride

Birth Place:

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession

Actor, Writer, Soundtrack

Nominated in 2002 for an AFI Award for TV series "Boston Public․"
Graduated from high school at the age of 16
Found success in the role of Heavy Gene in "The John Larroquette Show․"
Joined a gospel choir and learned to play several instruments to pursue a career in music
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․"
Nicknamed "Chi" after his hometown of Chicago
Played the role of Steven Harper on three different TV programs: "Boston Public," "Boston Legal" and "The Practice․"

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