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Producing is easier, I can just be at the set overseeing the story.
Morris Chestnut
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Morris Chestnut
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: January 1
Actor
Film Actor
Film Producer
Television Actor
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California
Morris Lamont Chestnut
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More quotes by Morris Chestnut
If someone had said to me ten years ago Yo, we have this role of this pimp who wants to be a rapper, he lives in Memphis, I'd be like, Really? But then when you read it and you see it, you say That's a great role.
Morris Chestnut
I think the best type of action movie combines a love story with the action.
Morris Chestnut
A lot of people come to quote-unquote Hollywood thinking that all they just have to be different or do something outlandish or have a huge personality to become a star. But I think that if you just focus on the craft, you'll have a better chance at longevity.
Morris Chestnut
I would like more challenging roles. I definitely would like to something that's more challenging.
Morris Chestnut
Oh yeah, I'm a huge romance fan. And some women like action.
Morris Chestnut
Showtime has given new, young filmmakers - black, white, across the board - an opportunity to make films, as well as actors who want to cross over into directing.
Morris Chestnut
In a lot of things I'm reacting to a lot of things. I'm reacting to a lot people around me. Sometimes not necessarily saying anything but I just have to be thinking it.
Morris Chestnut
A lot of times, women don't get the male perspective in regards to a relationship, what men go through when they're not really dealing well.
Morris Chestnut
I did a film which was considered an independent movie with Dustin Hoffman and Andy Garcia called Confidence, and that's the type of film I was willing to take a chance on that because of the caliber of people involved with the film.
Morris Chestnut
It's not always about the money.
Morris Chestnut
I read so many scripts, that I don't do that much leisurely reading of books.
Morris Chestnut
I'm an R&B and Hip-Hop type guy. When I work out, which I do at least four or five times a week, I love to get the latest Hip-Hop because it really pumps me up and inspires me to get that workout on.
Morris Chestnut
I think there's a bit of me in every character. Basically it just depends on what happens with the character.
Morris Chestnut
I would advice to focus on your craft. Nowadays, a lot of people come to quote-unquote Hollywood thinking that all they just have to be different or do something outlandish or have a huge personality to become a star. But I think that if you just focus on the craft, you'll have a better chance at longevity.
Morris Chestnut
Ultimately what I want to do, I want to go back and do some more action movies.
Morris Chestnut
I didn't pursue acting to become famous. I was actually just trying to make a living.
Morris Chestnut
I've had some physically challenging roles.
Morris Chestnut
I've done a lot of different things. I would say, it's really hard for me to say what the ultimate role would be. You look at a film if it comes to you.
Morris Chestnut
California is like the Mecca of the film industry. Everyone's seen California.
Morris Chestnut
I enjoy what I do, but it's more challenging than people think.
Morris Chestnut
