Chris Pratt – American actor

Chris Pratt is an American film and television actor. He is known for his roles in the films Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World. In 2014, he voiced the title role in the animated film “Lego. The film” and was nominated for the Teen Choice Award.
Michael Christopher Pratt was born on June 21, 1979 in Virginia, Minnesota. His mother, Cathy Pratt, worked in SafeWay supermarket, and his father, Dan Pratt, worked on a gold mine. Pratt spent his childhood and youth in Washington. Chris has elder brother and sister. At school he was fond of wrestling and even won prizes.
After school Pratt went to college but left it after the first semester. As a result, he worked as a salesman of tickets and a stripper, but became homeless. He often slept in the van and in a tent on the beach. 19-year-old Pratt was noticed by actress Rae Dawn Chong and in 2001 he got his first role in the series Everwood. Later he was invited to play in the series The OC. In 2005 Chris debuted in the movie Strangers with Candy.

Pratt tried to get the role in James Cameron’s Avatar but Sam Worthington was chosen. Instead, Pratt starred in the films Bride Wars and Jennifer’s Body.
In 2011, the actor was lucky to star in the sports drama Moneyball with Brad Pitt in the lead role.
In 2013, Chris together with Vince Vaughn starred in the comedy The Delivery Man.

Personal life
On July 9, 2009 Pratt married actress Anna Faris, whom he met in 2007. Their son Jack Pratt was born on August 21, 2012.
Chris has a cat named Mrs. White, which previously played the role of Snowball in the film Stuart Little and its sequel.

Selected Filmography
2000 – Cursed Part 3
2001 – The Huntress
2005 – Path of Destruction
2008 – Wanted
2009 – Deep in the Valley
2009—2014 – Parks and Recreation
2011 – Take Me Home Tonight
2011 – What’s Your Number?
2012 – The Five-Year Engagement
2014 – Parks and Recreation in Europe
2016 – The Magnificent Seven
2016 – Passengers
2017 – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Chris Pratt – American actor