One thing for sure he ain't the singer of Too Darn Soulful. Morris is married to Pam Chestnut and has a son, Grant Chestnut, and a daughter, Paige Chestnut. Beaumont Rosewood Jr., a private pathologist working in Miami, Florida, in the 'Fox' police-procedural drama 'Rosewood.' He was born Morris Lamont Chestnut in 1969 in Cerritos, California, United States. Erica Evans, an FBI counter-terrorism agent, discovers that the aliens are actually reptilian humanoids dressed in human skin. 19971998 C-16: FBI Mal Robinson The two first met in a club in Atlanta while he was there for a movie shoot. The Visitors claim that they only require a small number of Earths resources in exchange for sharing their advanced technological and medical knowledge. } He shared the 'Acapulco Black Film Festival Award' for the Best Acting Ensemble with the cast. This occurred in 1975, after he had teamed up with ex members of the Marvellos (Loma, WB & Modern) to form Street Corner Symphony. Chestnut starred in The Brothers (2001), a film centering on the themes of fidelity and success among young professionals. This man was the only thing I knew from birth as my father growing up. [21], Chestnut played the lead role of pathologist Dr. Beaumont Rosewood Jr. in Rosewood,[22] receiving another NAACP image Award nomination. After featuring as Prince Franklin in the 1992 action TV movie 'In the Line of Duty: Street War,' Morris began his stint in the 'NBC' sitcom 'Out All Night.' Morris is an actor, perhaps best known for his ability to portray a variety of characters in very different films and TV series', obviously a strength which has enabled him to work consistently since his acting debut in 1990. His TV acting debut in "Freddy's Nightmares: A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Series, " playing the character named Jadon in season 2, which was broadcast in 1990, was the first significant source to raise Morris Chestnut . In April 1977, the album was followed by the 45 Funk Machine. Moreover, her father, Morris Chestnut has a net worth of USD 17 million as of 2023. ', Morris received his first award nomination for his remarkable performance in the 1999 romantic comedy/drama 'The Best Man.' Once he was Ricky and got his recognition, he stopped being my father! Chestnut also played a role on Patti LaBelle's short-lived sitcom Out All Night. Chestnut was born in Cerritos, California, the son of Morris Chestnut Sr. and Shirley Chestnut. He first came to be recognized by moviegoers starring as Ricky in Boyz n the Hood (1991), a role where he played a high school running back using his football skills to escape the violent surroundings of his South Central Los Angeles neighborhood. His debut came with Freddy's Nightmares and there has been no looking back. Well, Morris Chestnut's age is 54 years old as of today's date 11th January 2023 having been born on 1 January 1969. 46. When he sang "How Great thou Art" acapella at his wife's retirement party it sent chills down my spine. Regarding Morris Chestnuts sexual orientation, we can confidently say that he is straight. He was born in Cerritos, California to Morris Chestnut Sr. and Shirley Chestnut. [20] Chestnut earned himself an NAACP image Award nomination for acting in the sequel. This new group were signed to a deal with Bang Records and working with producers Michael Zager & Jerry Love they cut a number of tracks. Enjoy reading!! My old bio on Morris .. the NS Morris was about 30 years old when the actor was born . Morris has won the 1998 'Madden Bowl,' a video game tournament. She makes her own money, although she is a daughter of a celebrity.