Chris Pratt is an American actor who gained fame mainly thanks to the dramatic television series Love the Widower, in which he played the main role. The most famous films with the participation of the actor are the comedy horror "The Body of Jennifer", the action "Guardians of the Galaxy", the science fiction drama "Passengers", the adventure action movie "Jurassic World".
Biography
Chris Pratt was born in 1979 in Virginia (Minnesota). His parents were not involved in the movie - his mother worked as a cashier in a supermarket, his father was a miner. Childhood and youth, the future actor spent in Washington. After graduation, he went to college, but did not last long there. Leaving his studies, Chris interrupted casual earnings. At 19, he was homeless, spent the night in a van or tent, lived on the island of Maui (Hawaii).
In 1999, in one of the cafes of Maui, Chris was noticed by then-popular actress Ray Don Chong, who was just looking for actors for her directorial debut, the short horror film Cursed Part 3. It was with this film that Chris began his career in the world of cinema.
Career
In 2001, actor Chris Pratt played his first role on television - appeared in one of the episodes of the criminal television series "The Huntress".
Chris's finest hour came a year later. In 2002, he received a major role in the series Love of the Widower, which was loved by viewers around the world. More than 5 million people watched this series. The role of Harold Abbott brought novice actor Chris Pratt real fame.
In 2005, Chris played a small role in the comedy "Frivolous Life" by American director Paul Dinello. The film was rather coldly received by critics.
From the filmography of Chris, it is obvious that he prefers to star in comedies, but his track record in the world of cinema does not only consist of them. In 2008, the actor starred in the action movie "Especially Dangerous" by Timur Bekmambetov, where he played a friend of the main character. The picture was very successful commercially - it brought the studio $ 350 million with a "modest" budget of $ 75 million. Critics praised the film's plot and strong cast.
In 2009, Gary Winnick's new comedy "War of the Brides," starring Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway, was released. The supporting role in the film - Fletcher Flamson - was performed by Chris Pratt. The filmography of the actor replenished with another comedy, which critics disliked. The verdict of ordinary moviegoers was milder - the picture received mixed reviews from the audience and collected more than $ 100 million at the box office.
A special place in the filmography of Pratt is the superhero action "Guardians of the Galaxy" by James Gann, in which Chris played the main role. Guardians of the Galaxy was one of the highest-grossing films in 2014 and, in addition to $ 773 million, has gained recognition from critics and many comic book fans. According to film critics, this film is the most successful in the career of Chris Pratt at the moment.
Personal life
In 2007, on the set of the comedy Take Me Home, Chris Pratt met Anna Feris, who played his girlfriend. The actors got engaged at the end of 2008 and soon got married. A magnificent wedding took place in Bali.
In 2012, a couple was born a son. The boy was named Jack.