Morris Chestnut

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Characters played by Morris Chestnut

Barrett Cain — The Resident (2018)

Core staff member at Chastain Park Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, featured in the series exploration of medical practice and healthcare industry tensions.

Ryan Nichols — V (2009)

Ryan Nichols is a Visitor sleeper agent who has developed human emotions over time. Rejecting Anna's apparent plan for Earth, he chooses to help save humanity and joins the resistance. His divided identity makes him an important link between the Visitors and the human-led opposition, including Erica.

Ricky Baker — Boyz n the Hood (1991)

Tré's friend who becomes entangled in gang violence, highlighting the dangers of street life.

Travis Sanders — The Game Plan (2007)

Wide receiver and Joe's teammate. Initially overlooked by Joe during a regular-season play, Travis later becomes the recipient of Joe's championship-winning touchdown pass, symbolizing Joe's growth into a selfless team player.

Detective Marcus Williams — Kick-Ass 2 (2013)

Corrupt-turned-honest cop who becomes Mindy's legal guardian.

Detective Reilly — Identity Thief (2013)

A Denver police detective who investigates Sandy's case. He confirms Diana as the identity thief and informs Sandy that law enforcement requires the suspect to be physically present in the city to take action.

Gordon Mitchell — Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004)

Corporate liaison managing expedition logistics.

Officer Paul Phillips — The Call (2013)

Jordan's boyfriend and a police officer who assists in the investigation. He leads a raid at the kidnapper's home, where he discovers a childhood photo linking Michael to his deceased sister and noting Casey's physical resemblance. He helps trace the suspect's past, revealing their burned childhood home and a hidden cottage that becomes the final confrontation site.

Bobby Zachs — Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995)

Train porter who becomes Ryback's loyal sidekick during the hostage situation.

Tommy Drake — Ladder 49 (2004)

Fellow Ladder 49 firefighter who suffers severe burns after a steam explosion at an industrial building. Jack witnesses this traumatic event, which contributes to his difficult career experiences.

John Taylor — When the Bough Breaks (2016)

A husband and father figure who desperately wants a child. He hires Anna as a gestational surrogate and offers her shelter after she is assaulted. He becomes the target of her obsession, later devises a plan with his wife to fake romantic feelings, retrieves their baby from Anna at a lake house, and faces a violent confrontation.

Dave Johnson — Not Easily Broken (2009)

Dave Johnson is Clarice's husband and the central figure in the marital crisis. After Clarice's car accident, he struggles with the distance in their marriage and finds emotional comfort in a friendship with her physical therapist and the therapist's young son. Their loss forces him to recognize that he still wants Clarice and their marriage.

Career Overview

Morris Chestnut has 72 screen credits in a career dating back to 1988. Their work spans 11 cinematic universes — most prominently The Best Man Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Rosewood, Watson, V. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
72
Birth Date
1969-01-01
Birth Place
Cerritos, California, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 11 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q472053), public domain (CC0).