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==Career==
==Career==
Pratt was waiting tables at the [[Bubba Gump Shrimp Company]] restaurant in [[Maui]], Hawaii, when he was discovered by actor-director [[Rae Dawn Chong]]; she cast him in the horror film ''[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0242399/ Cursed Part 3]''.<ref name=tvguide/><ref name=lake/> Pratt's first regular television role was on the series ''[[Everwood]]'', where he co-starred as Harold Brighton "Bright" Abbott.<ref>{{Cite news| url =http://www.avclub.com/articles/chris-pratt,34871/| title = Interview: Chris Pratt | work=[[The A.V. Club]] | first = Leonard | last = Pierce | accessdate = August 25, 2012 | date=November 3, 2009}}</ref> After ''[[Everwood|Everwood's]]'' cancellation, Pratt joined the cast of ''[[The O.C.]]'' for its fourth season, playing Ché, an activist.<ref name=lake/> He also had an appearance in the action film ''[[Wanted (2008 film)|Wanted]]'', as [[James McAvoy]]'s character's best friend.
Pratt was waiting at a table at the [[Bubba Gump Shrimp Company]] restaurant in [[Maui]], Hawaii, when he was discovered by actor-director [[Rae Dawn Chong]]; she cast him in the horror film ''[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0242399/ Cursed Part 3]''.<ref name=tvguide/><ref name=lake/> Pratt's first regular television role was on the series ''[[Everwood]]'', where he co-starred as Harold Brighton "Bright" Abbott.<ref>{{Cite news| url =http://www.avclub.com/articles/chris-pratt,34871/| title = Interview: Chris Pratt | work=[[The A.V. Club]] | first = Leonard | last = Pierce | accessdate = August 25, 2012 | date=November 3, 2009}}</ref> After ''[[Everwood|Everwood's]]'' cancellation, Pratt joined the cast of ''[[The O.C.]]'' for its fourth season, playing Ché, an activist.<ref name=lake/> He also had an appearance in the action film ''[[Wanted (2008 film)|Wanted]]'', as [[James McAvoy]]'s character's best friend.


Pratt has portrayed the dimwitted but beloved Andy Dwyer in NBC's ''[[Parks & Recreation]]'' since 2009. Originally meant to be only a temporary character (he is credited as a 'guest star' throughout season one), Pratt proved to be so likable that producers almost immediately wanted Pratt back as a series regular. This led to his character being written much more sympathetically at the start of season two.<ref>{{cite web|last=Sepinwall|first=Alan|title=Parks and Recreation: Interviewing co-creator Mike Schur|url=http://www.nj.com/entertainment/tv/index.ssf/2009/09/parks_and_recreation_interview.html|publisher=The Star-Ledger|accessdate=13 July 2013}}</ref> He also portrayed [[Scott Hatteberg]] in the movie ''[[Moneyball (film)|Moneyball]]'', with costars [[Brad Pitt]], [[Jonah Hill]], and [[Philip Seymour Hoffman]]. Prior to the release of ''Moneyball'', Pratt was known for his somewhat "[[typecasting (acting)|typecast]]" acting roles, typically portraying youthful and somewhat immature characters. In ''Moneyball'', Pratt had the opportunity to play a father as well as a dejected baseball player who once feared his career was over, who had the difficult task of learning an entirely new defensive position. Pratt lost 30 pounds for the role.<ref>{{Cite news| url =http://movieline.com/2011/08/29/the-very-busy-chris-pratt-on-preparing-for-moneyball-goofing-in-whats-your-number-and-ten-year/| title = The Very Busy Chris Pratt on Preparing for Moneyball, Goofing in What's Your Number? and Ten Year | work=[[Movieline]] | first = Christopher | last = Rosen | accessdate = August 25, 2012 | date=August 29, 2011}}</ref>
Pratt has portrayed the dimwitted but beloved Andy Dwyer in NBC's ''[[Parks & Recreation]]'' since 2009. Originally meant to be only a temporary character (he is credited as a 'guest star' throughout season one), Pratt proved to be so likable that producers almost immediately wanted Pratt back as a series regular. This led to his character being written much more sympathetically at the start of season two.<ref>{{cite web|last=Sepinwall|first=Alan|title=Parks and Recreation: Interviewing co-creator Mike Schur|url=http://www.nj.com/entertainment/tv/index.ssf/2009/09/parks_and_recreation_interview.html|publisher=The Star-Ledger|accessdate=13 July 2013}}</ref> He also portrayed [[Scott Hatteberg]] in the movie ''[[Moneyball (film)|Moneyball]]'', with costars [[Brad Pitt]], [[Jonah Hill]], and [[Philip Seymour Hoffman]]. Prior to the release of ''Moneyball'', Pratt was known for his somewhat "[[typecasting (acting)|typecast]]" acting roles, typically portraying youthful and somewhat immature characters. In ''Moneyball'', Pratt had the opportunity to play a father as well as a dejected baseball player who once feared his career was over, who had the difficult task of learning an entirely new defensive position. Pratt lost 30 pounds for the role.<ref>{{Cite news| url =http://movieline.com/2011/08/29/the-very-busy-chris-pratt-on-preparing-for-moneyball-goofing-in-whats-your-number-and-ten-year/| title = The Very Busy Chris Pratt on Preparing for Moneyball, Goofing in What's Your Number? and Ten Year | work=[[Movieline]] | first = Christopher | last = Rosen | accessdate = August 25, 2012 | date=August 29, 2011}}</ref>

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For the lacrosse player, see Chris Prat. For the show jumping rider, see Chris Pratt (show jumping rider). For others, see Chris Pratt (disambiguation).
Chris Pratt
Pratt at the San Diego Comic Con International in San Diego, California, July 20, 2013
Born
Christopher Michael Pratt

(1979-06-21) June 21, 1979 (age 44)
Virginia, Minnesota, United States
OccupationActor
Years active2000–present
SpouseAnna Faris (2009–present)
ChildrenJack (b. 2012)

Christopher Michael "Chris" Pratt (born June 21, 1979)[1] is an American actor. He is known for his television roles, playing Andy Dwyer on the series Parks and Recreation and Harold Brighton "Bright" Abbott on the series Everwood, as well as his supporting performances in the films Moneyball, Zero Dark Thirty, and The Five-Year Engagement.

Personal life

Pratt was born in Virginia, Minnesota,[2] the son of Kathleen "Kathy" (née Indahl) and Dan Pratt.[3][4] He was raised in Lake Stevens, Washington.[5] He married actress Anna Faris on July 9, 2009 in Bali.[6] On August 25, 2012, Pratt and Faris had a son, Jack.[7]

Career

Pratt was waiting at a table at the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company restaurant in Maui, Hawaii, when he was discovered by actor-director Rae Dawn Chong; she cast him in the horror film Cursed Part 3.[1][5] Pratt's first regular television role was on the series Everwood, where he co-starred as Harold Brighton "Bright" Abbott.[8] After Everwood's cancellation, Pratt joined the cast of The O.C. for its fourth season, playing Ché, an activist.[5] He also had an appearance in the action film Wanted, as James McAvoy's character's best friend.

Pratt has portrayed the dimwitted but beloved Andy Dwyer in NBC's Parks & Recreation since 2009. Originally meant to be only a temporary character (he is credited as a 'guest star' throughout season one), Pratt proved to be so likable that producers almost immediately wanted Pratt back as a series regular. This led to his character being written much more sympathetically at the start of season two.[9] He also portrayed Scott Hatteberg in the movie Moneyball, with costars Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, and Philip Seymour Hoffman. Prior to the release of Moneyball, Pratt was known for his somewhat "typecast" acting roles, typically portraying youthful and somewhat immature characters. In Moneyball, Pratt had the opportunity to play a father as well as a dejected baseball player who once feared his career was over, who had the difficult task of learning an entirely new defensive position. Pratt lost 30 pounds for the role.[10]

In February 2013, Pratt was cast in the lead role of Peter Quill / Star-Lord in Marvel Studios' Guardians of the Galaxy.[11]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2000 Cursed Part 3 Devon
2003 The Extreme Team Keenan
2005 Strangers with Candy Brason
2007 Walk the Talk Cam
2008 Wieners Bobby
2008 Wanted Barry
2009 Bride Wars Fletcher
2009 Deep in the Valley Lester Watts
2009 Jennifer's Body Roman Duda
2011 Take Me Home Tonight Kyle Masterson
2011 Moneyball Scott Hatteberg
2011 What's Your Number? Disgusting Donald
2011 10 Years Cully
2012 The Five-Year Engagement Alex Eilhauer
2012 Zero Dark Thirty Justin - DEVGRU
2013 Movie 43 Doug Segment: "The Proposition"
2013 Mr. Payback Darren Short film
2013 Delivery Man Brett Post-production
2013 Her
2014 The Lego Movie Emmet Voice, Filming
2014 Guardians of the Galaxy Peter Quill / Star-Lord Filming

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2001 The Huntress Nick Owens Episode: "Who Are You?"
2002–2006 Everwood Bright Abbott Main role (89 episodes)
2005 Path of Destruction Nathan McCain TV film
2006–2007 The O.C. Ché Recurring role (9 episodes)
2008 The Batman Jake Voice, Episode: "Attack of the Terrible Trio"
2009–present Parks and Recreation Andy Dwyer Main role (83 episodes)
2010–2012 Ben 10: Ultimate Alien Cooper Daniels, Plumber Voice, 3 episodes

Video game

Year Title Voice
2010 Ben 10 Ultimate Alien: Cosmic Destruction Cooper Daniels, Plumber

Award nominations

Year Award Nominated work Result
2004 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Sidekick Everwood Nominated
2005 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Sidekick Everwood Nominated
2013 Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Parks and Recreation Nominated

References

  1. ^ a b "Chris Pratt: Biography". TVGuide. Retrieved August 25, 2012.
  2. ^ Fine, Audrey. "Getting to Know: Chris Pratt". Seventeen. Retrieved August 25, 2012.
  3. ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0695435/bio
  4. ^ [1]; http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=11829355
  5. ^ a b c Hulten, Kevin (August 29, 2007). "Lake's Chris Pratt found success in Hollywood, and now he plans on bringing it home". Lake Stevens Journal. Retrieved August 25, 2012.
  6. ^ "Anna Faris Is Married!". People. August 12, 2009. Retrieved August 25, 2012.
  7. ^ Garcia, Jennifer (August 25, 2012). "Anna Faris Welcomes a Baby Boy". People. Retrieved August 25, 2012.
  8. ^ Pierce, Leonard (November 3, 2009). "Interview: Chris Pratt". The A.V. Club. Retrieved August 25, 2012.
  9. ^ Sepinwall, Alan. "Parks and Recreation: Interviewing co-creator Mike Schur". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
  10. ^ Rosen, Christopher (August 29, 2011). "The Very Busy Chris Pratt on Preparing for Moneyball, Goofing in What's Your Number? and Ten Year". Movieline. Retrieved August 25, 2012.
  11. ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (February 5, 2013). "Chris Pratt Getting 'Guardians Of The Galaxy' Lead". Deadline.com. Archived from the original on February 5, 2013. Retrieved February 5, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

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