Chris Pratt Is One of Hollywood's Most Sought
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CHRIS PRATT BIOGRAPHY: Chris Pratt is one of Hollywood’s most sought- after leading men. Pratt will next appear in The Magnificent Seven opposite Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke for director, Antoine Fuqua on September 23, 2016. Chris just wrapped production on the highly anticipated Sony sci-fi drama, Passengers opposite Jennifer Lawrence for Oscar nominated director of The Imitation Game, Morten Tyldum. The film is slated for a December 2016 release. Most recently, Chris headlined Jurassic World which is the 4th highest grossing film of all time behind Avatar, Titanic, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. He will reprise his role of 'Owen Grady’ in the 2nd installment of Jurassic World- set for a 2018 debut. 2015 also marked the end of seventh and final season of Emmy- nominated series Parks & Recreation for which Pratt is perhaps best known for portraying the character, ‘Andy Dwyer’ opposite Amy Poehler, Nick Offerman, Aziz Ansari, and Adam Scott. 2014 was truly the year of Chris Pratt. He top lined Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy which was one of the top 3 grossing films of 2014 with over $770 million at the global box office. He will return to the role of ‘Star Lord’ in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 which is scheduled for a May 2017 release. Plus, Chris lent his vocal talents to the lead character, ‘Emmett,’ in the enormously successful Warner Bros, animated feature The Lego Movie which made over $400 million worldwide. Other notable film credits include: the DreamWorks comedy Delivery Man, Spike Jonze’s critically acclaimed, Her, and the Universal comedy feature, The Five-Year Engagement. In 2012, Chris portrayed an iconic member of SEAL Team Six in Kathryn Bigelow’s Zero Dark Thirty, which was nominated for Best Picture for both the Golden Globes and Academy Awards. In 2011, Chris starred in Moneyball where he delivered a memorable performance as Oakland A’s first baseman, Scott Hatteberg. The Columbia Pictures film also starred Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill and Philip Seymour Hoffman and received six Academy Award nominations, including a nomination for Best Picture. In addition to acting, Chris includes among his other passions hunting, fishing and writing. He currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife and son. DOB: June 21. 1979 Place of Birth: Minnesota, USA CHARITIES: March of Dimes- Chris supports this organization that strives to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals- Chris regularly visits various Children’s Hospitals across the country bringing cheer and joy to sick kids. Boys & Girls Club Lake Stevens, WA- Pratt is raising money to help them build a new teen center. While the club offers a fun and engaging space for younger children, it’s lacking a designated place for teenagers to go after school. The goal is to build a welcoming space where these teens can come to hang out, play games, watch movies, listen to music and enjoy being teens surrounded by positive role models. They have already raised $500,000. QUALIFICATIONS: Jurassic World (2015) *Box office note: 4th highest grossing film of all time behind Avatar, Titanic, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Won- MTV Movie Award- Best Action Performance Nominated- MTV Movie Award- Best Male Performance Nominated- Teen Choice Award for Choice Summer Movie Star Male Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) Won- CinemaCon Award for Breakthrough Performer of the Year Nominated—Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actor in an Action Movie Nominated—Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Male Action Star Nominated—MTV Movie Award for Best Male Performance Nominated—MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance Nominated—MTV Movie Award for Best Musical Moment Nominated—MTV Movie Award for Best Shirtless Performance Her (2013) Won- AFI- Top 10 Films of the Year Nominated- Academy Awards for Best Picture Nominated- Critics’ Choice Awards for Best Film Nominated- Golden Globes for Best Motion Picture- Musical or Comedy Zero Dark Thirty (2012) Won- National Board of Review for Best Film Nominated- Academy Awards for Best Picture Nominated- BAFTAs for Best Film Nominated- Golden Globes for Best Motion Picture- Drama Moneyball (2011) Nominated- Academy Awards for Best Picture Nominated- Golden Globes for Best Motion Picture- Drama Name: Chris Pratt Address: 8687 Melrose Ave. 7th floor LA, CA. 90069 Telephone: 310-854-8186 Email: [email protected].