Born:
June 21, 1979
in
Virginia, Minnesota
Best Known For:
Guardians of the Galaxy.
Early-life:
Christopher Michael Pratt was born in Virginia, Minnesota, on June 21, 1979 to supermarket worker Kathy and house renovator Don. He was raised in Lake Stevens, Washington. After dropping out of a community college course, Chris lived rough in Maui, sleeping in a van and in a tent on the beach. At the age of 19, he was waiting tables when he was discovered by actor-director Rae Dawn Chong, who cast Chris in the horror film Cursed Part 3.
Career:
Pratt went on to have a recurring role in TV drama Everwood, which ran for four seasons from 2002 to 2006. He then joined the cast of The OC for its fourth season, and in 2009, he began portraying nice-but-dim Andy Dwyer on the sitcom Parks and Recreation. His film credits include Wanted, Moneyball, 10 Years, The Five-Year Engagement, Zero Dark Thirty, Her and Delivery Man. In 2014, he became an A-lister thanks to his starring role in the year's most popular film, Guardians of the Galaxy. He also lent his voice to the character Emmet Brickowski in The Lego Movie and has the lead role in Jurassic World.
Quote:
"My favourite way to blow off steam is to sing obnoxiously loud in the shower."
Trivia:
Pratt came fifth in a state wrestling tournament as a high school student. He is married to actress Anna Faris, with whom he has a son, Jack.