Career Timeline of Morris Chestnut: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Morris Chestnut made an impact.
Morris Chestnut is an American actor who gained initial recognition for his role as Ricky in the 1991 film *Boyz n the Hood*. He has built a successful career, appearing in a variety of films including *G.I. Jane*, *The Brothers*, *Like Mike*, *Ladder 49*, *The Game Plan*, *The Call*, and *Kick-Ass 2*. Notably, he played Lance Sullivan in *The Best Man* and its sequels, *The Best Man Holiday* and *The Best Man: The Final Chapters*.
February 18, 1990: First professional acting role
On February 18, 1990, Morris Chestnut had his first professional acting role as Jason in Freddy's Nightmares – A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Series, in the episode "A Family Affair".
1991: Role as Ricky in Boyz n the Hood
In 1991, Morris Chestnut gained prominence for his role as Ricky in the film Boyz n the Hood.
1991: Feature film debut in Boyz n the Hood
In 1991, Morris Chestnut's first feature film role was as Ricky Baker in Boyz n the Hood.
1995: Co-starring role in Under Siege 2: Dark Territory
In 1995, Morris Chestnut co-starred in Under Siege 2: Dark Territory with Steven Seagal and Katherine Heigl.
1998: Regular Cast Member on C-16
From 1997 to 1998, Morris Chestnut was a regular cast member on C-16, playing Special Agent Mal Robinson. He was on the show in 1998.
1999: Starring role in The Best Man
In 1999, Morris Chestnut starred in The Best Man as Lance Sullivan, a professional football player, alongside Taye Diggs and Nia Long. The film received positive reviews.
2001: Roles in The Brothers and Two Can Play That Game
In 2001, Morris Chestnut starred in The Brothers and portrayed Keith Fenton, the love interest of Vivica A. Fox, in the romantic comedy Two Can Play That Game.
2002: Appearance in Like Mike
In 2002, Morris Chestnut appeared as basketball player Tracey Reynolds in the film Like Mike.
2002: Role in Half Past Dead
In 2002, Morris Chestnut played the lead male villain in Half Past Dead.
2004: Role in Ladder 49
In 2004, Morris Chestnut played firefighter Tommy Drake in Ladder 49, alongside John Travolta and Joaquin Phoenix.
2007: Role in The Game Plan
In 2007, Morris Chestnut played a football player in Disney's The Game Plan, co-starring with Dwayne Johnson.
2008: Appearance in Prince of Pistols
In 2008, Morris Chestnut worked with Steven Seagal for the third time in Prince of Pistols.
2009: Starring role in V
From 2009 to 2011, Morris Chestnut starred in the ABC science fiction drama V, which is based on the classic 1983 miniseries.
2011: Role in American Horror Story
In 2011, Morris Chestnut recurred as Luke in the first season of American Horror Story.
2013: Four film appearances
In 2013, Morris Chestnut appeared in four films: Identity Thief, The Call, Kick-Ass 2, and The Best Man Holiday. He received another NAACP Image Award nomination for The Best Man Holiday.
2013: Role in Nurse Jackie
In 2013, Morris Chestnut joined the cast of Showtime's medical dramedy Nurse Jackie as Dr. Ike Prentiss. For his performance, he later won the NAACP Image Award.
2015: Starring role in Rosewood
From 2015 to 2017, Morris Chestnut played the starring role of Dr. Beaumont "Rosie" Rosewood Jr. in the Fox crime procedural Rosewood.
2015: Roles in The Perfect Guy and Heist
In 2015, Morris Chestnut starred in the films The Perfect Guy and Heist.
2016: Role in When the Bough Breaks
In 2016, Morris Chestnut starred in the film When the Bough Breaks.
April 18, 2017: Publication of The Cut
On April 18, 2017, Morris Chestnut's health and fitness book, The Cut, co-authored with Obi Obadike, was published. The book contains exercise drills and recipes.
2017: Starring role in Rosewood
From 2015 to 2017, Morris Chestnut played the starring role of Dr. Beaumont "Rosie" Rosewood Jr. in the Fox crime procedural Rosewood.
2022: Role in The Best Man: The Final Chapters
In 2022, Morris Chestnut reprised his role as Lance Sullivan in The Best Man: The Final Chapters, a Peacock limited series, winning his second NAACP Image Award.
2023: Hosting Rebuilding Black Wall Street
In 2023, Morris Chestnut hosted the OWN docuseries Rebuilding Black Wall Street, produced by Sunwise Media.
December 9, 2024: Announcing and Presenting at the Golden Globe Awards
On December 9, 2024, Morris Chestnut and Mindy Kaling announced the nominations for the 82nd Golden Globe Awards. At the ceremony, Chestnut and Kaley Cuoco presented the Best Screenplay award.
2024: Founding Sable Bourbon
In 2024, Morris Chestnut reunited with Malcolm D. Lee, Harold Perrineau and Taye Diggs, to found Sable Bourbon, a spirits brand.
2025: Starring in Watson
In 2025, Morris Chestnut began starring in the CBS medical-mystery series Watson, playing Dr. Watson.
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