Christopher Michael Pratt is an American actor and producer who was born on June 21, 1979. After being seen by actor and director Rae Dawn Chong, Chris Pratt went on to have a prosperous TV career, appearing in shows including Parks and Recreation, The O.C., and Everwood. His role as Andy Dwyer in the NBC series Parks and Recreation brought him fame from 2009 until 2015.
Prior to finding fame as the main actor in the Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World franchises, he also dabbled on the big screen, landing supporting parts in Wanted, Moneyball, and Zero Dark Thirty, Jennifer’s Body (2009), and Her (2013). He also starred in the WB drama series Everwood from 2002 to 2006.
Quick Facts
- Birth Name: Christopher Michael Pratt
- Birth Date: June 21, 1979
- Birth Place: Virginia, Minnesota
- Gender: Male
- Career: Actor, Producer
- Most Known For: He portrayed Owen Grady in the Jurassic World trilogy and starred as Star-Lord in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which debuted with Guardians of the Galaxy (2014).
Early Life
On June 21, 1979, Christopher Michael Pratt was born in Virginia, Minnesota. His father was a miner who eventually worked in home remodelling, while his mother was employed at a Safeway grocery. In 2014, Pratt’s father passed away due to multiple sclerosis. His mother comes from Norway. The Pratt family relocated to Lake Stevens, Washington, when Pratt was seven years old.
In a state wrestling competition for high schools, Pratt finished sixth. He competed in track and field at his high school as a shot putter. He subsequently recounted saying, “I don’t know, but I know I’ll be famous,” in response to his wrestling coach’s question about what he wanted to accomplish with his life.
In 1997, he received his diploma from Lake Stevens High School. After working as a daytime stripper and a bargain ticket salesman, Pratt left his community college midway through the first semester and became homeless in Maui, Hawaii, residing in a van and a tent on the beach. He was employed by the Christian missionary group Jews for Jesus when he was on Maui.
Early Career in Cursed Part 3, Wanted and Parks and Recreation
Rae Dawn Chong, an actor and filmmaker, found Pratt when he was nineteen years old, working as a waiter at the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company in Maui. She chose to cast him in her first directing role, Cursed Part 3, a short horror film shot in Los Angeles. Harold Brighton “Bright” Abbott was Pratt’s first regular television character on the show Everwood.
Following Everwood’s termination, he became a member of The O.C.’s fourth season ensemble, portraying activist Winchester “Ché” Cook. In the 2008 action movie Wanted, he also made an appearance, when James McAvoy struck him with a keyboard.
Pratt joined the NBC comedy series Parks and Recreation in 2009 as Andy Dwyer. Producers requested that Pratt become a series regular after seeing him in a brief role that was initially intended to be transitory. This turned out to be his big breakthrough.
‘Moneyball’ and ‘Zero Thirty’
In the 2011 movie Moneyball, Pratt played Oakland Athletics first baseman/catcher Scott Hatteberg. Initially, Pratt was advised that he was too overweight to portray Hatteberg because he had gained forty pounds (18 kg), which he blamed to the food that actress Anna Faris, his former girlfriend, had prepared.
After making the decision to reduce his weight, he worked out nonstop and kept checking to see if the role was cast. In all, he lost thirty pounds (14 kg). He sent a picture of himself to the casting director when he decided he had had enough and got the part. Pratt’s roles in Moneyball were stereotyped as being young and immature before to their premiere.
He put on the weight he had lost to play a Navy SEAL in the movie Zero Dark Thirty (2012), but then put it back on to act in the movie 10 Years (2011). In December 2013, he portrayed Joaquin Phoenix’s coworker in Spike Jonze’s science fiction romance film Her.
Guardians of the Galaxy
2014 turned out to be a spectacular year following minor parts in 2013 such as Delivery Man and Her. After providing the voice of the lead character in the animated film The Lego Movie, Pratt went on to become a box office hit when the hilarious science fiction adventure Guardians of the Galaxy, which was based on the Marvel Comics series of the same name, was released.
As the space-faring scavenger known as Star Lord, Pratt played Peter Quill with co-stars Zoe Saldana, Bradley Cooper, and Vin Diesel. Despite concentrating on little-known comic book characters, the movie brought in over $770 million globally, which paved the way for the release of the even more successful Guardians of the Galaxy 2 (2017) and the use of its characters in later Marvel movies like Avengers: Infinity War (2018).
Jurassic Park
Following Guardians, Pratt pursued additional leading roles. He shot parts of the 2014 filming season in Louisiana and Hawaii for the upcoming Jurassic Park movie. After being retitled Jurassic World, the film debuted in theatres in June 2015 and went on to sell over $1 billion worth of tickets globally.
Later, Pratt returned to the character of Owen Grady, the velociraptor specialist, in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. Once more, the dinosaur action-thriller delighted crowds, grossing over $110 million in China on its first weekend of release in June 2018. The sequel, albeit a financial success, had mixed reviews. CNN’s Brian Lowry criticized the movie for essentially undermining actor Chris Pratt’s charisma and humorous abilities.
‘Magnificent Seven’ and ‘Passengers’
In The Magnificent Seven, a cinematic adaptation of the 1960 Western of the same name, he featured with Denzel Washington as gambler Josh Faraday. On September 23, 2016, the movie was released. Passengers, Pratt’s second 2016 release, is a science fiction movie that debuted in December and co-stars Jennifer Lawrence.
Pratt portrayed mechanic Jim Preston, who is ready to leave Earth since it doesn’t appear to appreciate a man who works with his hands. Pratt narrated Disney’s Candlelight Processional at Disneyland as a guest in 2018.
Recent Reprisals and Roles
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, which was released in May 2017, saw Pratt return to the character of Peter Quill/Star-Lord. The main plot point of the movie is Quill’s and his group’s hunt for his father. Additionally, Pratt played the same role in the April 2018 release of Avengers: Infinity War and the April 26, 2019 release of Avengers: Endgame.
Furthermore, Pratt returned to voice Emmet in The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part, costarring alongside Rex Dangervest. It was revealed in August 2017 that Pratt would be starring in the western drama The Kid.
Alongside Tom Holland, his co-star in Avengers, Pratt voiced the primary character in the Disney/Pixar animated feature film Onward, which released in March 2020. A new album centred on Pratt’s character Andy Dwyer is set to be released in May 2021, according to an announcement made by Pratt and Parks and Recreation.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which is based on the same-named video game franchise, was revealed in September 2021. Pratt was cast as the Nintendo mascot Mario, and while his performance as Mario drew criticism at first, he was praised after the movie’s premiere.
Pratt established Indivisible Productions, a production firm, in February 2020. On July 1, 2022, Pratt, who acts in and executive produces The Terminal List, the company’s debut film, was made available on Amazon Prime Video.
The news broke in November 2021 that he would be providing the voice of the lead character in Mark Dindal’s forthcoming animated picture, The Garfield Movie, which is based on a screenplay by David Reynolds. He and Millie Bobby Brown were confirmed to feature in The Electric State in June 2022.
Networth and relationships
2009 saw Pratt tie the knot with fellow actor Anna Faris, who starred in comedy Mom and movies like Scary Movie. On the set of the movie Take Me Home Tonight in 2007, the pair became together.
Even though their baby Jack was born nine weeks early in August 2012, weighing less than four pounds, he has made progress toward a healthy upbringing. On August 6, 2017, Pratt and Faris confirmed their separation following eight years of marriage. That year, Pratt formally filed for divorce in December.
In June 2018, Pratt started dating writer Katherine Schwarzenegger. Pratt made the announcement that he and Schwarzenegger were engaged on January 13, 2019. On June 8, in Montecito, California, they tied the knot. Their first daughter was born in 2020. Being married to Schwarzenegger has made him a part of the Kennedy family’s extended family. Their second daughter was born in May of 2022.
After working for Jesus as a Jewish missionary, Pratt—who had been reared Lutheran—became a nondenominational Christian. According to reports, Pratt is a member of the Hillsong Church-affiliated Zoe Church in Los Angeles, which has drawn criticism for being anti-LGBTQ.
In an interview with 2022 Men’s Health, Pratt brought up the topic in relation to his acceptance speech for MTV’s Generation Award, when he emphasized to young people that they are loved by God. He went on to say that although he was never a member of Hillsong, he still firmly believed in God and preferred not to “throw a church under the bus” at the moment.
In 2012, Pratt gave more than $1,000 to the campaign of Barack Obama. Pratt declared in 2017 that he does not support any political party and that he is looking for common ground.
Chris Pratt is a famous American actor who has starred in many blockbuster movies and TV shows. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Chris Pratt’s net worth is estimated to be $100 million as of 2023. He earns most of his income from his roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Jurassic World franchise, and other films such as The Lego Movie, Passengers, and Zero Dark Thirty.
He also has endorsement deals with brands such as Michelob Ultra, Amazon, and Lego. He lives in a lavish mansion in Los Angeles with his wife Katherine Schwarzenegger and their children. He also owns a farm in Washington where he raises animals and grows crops. He is known for his charitable work and supports causes such as the March of Dimes, the Boys and Girls Club, and the Special Olympics. He is one of the highest-paid and most popular actors in the world
