Morris Chestnut Biography

Fast Facts

• Studied finance and drama as a student at California State University
• Decided to pursue an acting career after watching a friend perform in a play
• His first feature film acting role was as Ricky Baker in the 1991 crime drama "Boyz n the Hood․"
• Worked as a bank teller before choosing to become an actor
• Made his acting debut in a 1990 episode of the TV show "Freddy's Nightmares․"
• Quote: "I've always tried to focus on my next job as an actor․ I just want to improve and get better at my craft․ If I was only focused on being a sex symbol, I don't really think I would be here today․"
• Best known for playing Detective Marcus Williams in "Kick-Ass 2," Ryan Nichols in "V" and Officer Paul Phillips in "The Call․"
• Originally wanted to play college football before discovering acting
• Won the Madden Bowl video game competition title in 1998