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Morris Chestnut
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Actor Born: January 1, 1969 Biography:"Morris Chestnut"'s career makes a case for the argument that for the bulk of the '90s, there simply were not enough good roles for talented African-American actors. After making an impressive debut as Ricky in John Singleton's "Boyz 'N the Hood", Chestnut spent several years wallowing in television, appearing in made-for-TV movies and doomed series. Chestnut, born in Cerrios, CA, on New Years Day 1969, majored in drama and finance at California State University. Little is known about his personal life. Chestnut admitted in a 2001 interview with Essence.com that he doesn't enjoy giving interviews or discussing his private life, but then let it slip that he is married.
Chestnut's first professional acting role was in "Boyz 'N the Hood" in 1991. He followed that up with roles in various TV movies, as well as a part on Patti LaBelle's short-lived sitcom "Out All Night". Chestnut continued to steadily,... Full Biography
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