Chris Pratt is a well-known actor recognized for his impressive roles in television and film. He gained attention as Andy Dwyer in the TV series “Parks and Recreation” and has made a notable return to television with “The Terminal List” on Amazon Prime. In this eight-episode series, Pratt plays the character of Navy SEAL James Reece and also serves as a producer.
In the film industry, Pratt is celebrated for his roles in blockbusters such as “Jurassic World” and the “Guardians of the Galaxy” series. He was born on June 21, 1979, in Virginia, Minnesota, and grew up in Lake Stevens, Washington.
Early Acting Career
Pratt’s entry into acting is remarkable. In an interview with Men’s Health, he shared that while living in Maui and working as a waiter at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., an encounter with a film director led him to audition for the short film “Cursed Part 3.” This chance meeting launched his acting career.
Shortly after, Pratt appeared as Bright Abbot in the TV series “Everwood” from 2002 to 2006. He later joined the cast of “The O.C.” from 2006 to 2007, portraying the character Che. His most acclaimed TV role remained Andy Dwyer in “Parks and Recreation,” airing from 2009 to 2015.
Transition to Film
During his time on “Parks and Recreation,” Pratt also appeared in several films including “Jennifer’s Body,” “Take Me Home Tonight,” “Moneyball,” “The Five-Year Engagement,” “Zero Dark Thirty,” “Her,” and “Delivery Man.” He voiced Emmet in “The Lego Movie.”
In 2014, Pratt starred as Peter Quill/Star-Lord in “Guardians of the Galaxy,” and reprised this role in 2017’s sequel, as well as “Avengers: Infinity War,” “Avengers: Endgame,” and “Thor: Love and Thunder” in 2022.
Pratt also portrayed Owen Grady in the “Jurassic World” films, appearing first in 2015, then in “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” in 2018, and in “Jurassic World Dominion” in 2022.
Other notable films featuring Pratt include “The Magnificent Seven,” “Passengers,” and “The Tomorrow War.”
Future Projects and Personal Life
According to IMDb, Pratt will return in another “Guardians of the Galaxy” film in 2023. He will also lend his voice to characters in the 2023 films “Super Mario Bros” and “Garfield.”
On a personal note, Pratt previously married Anna Faris in 2009. They met in 2007 on the set of “Take Me Home Tonight.” They had a son named Jack in August 2012 before their separation in 2017. The couple maintains a positive relationship post-divorce.
In 2019, Pratt married Katherine Schwarzenegger. They began dating in 2018 and have two children together. Their daughter, Lyla Maria, was born in August 2020, followed by their second daughter, Eloise Christina, in May 2022.
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