By Entertainment Desk June 20, 2025
Chris Pratt was born on June 21, 1979, in Virginia, Minnesota. Raised in a working-class family, he never dreamed of Hollywood stardom while growing up.
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After dropping out of community college, Pratt moved to Maui, Hawaii. He lived out of a van and worked as a waiter at the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company to make ends meet.
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While waiting tables in Maui, Chris’s charm caught the eye of actress-director Rae Dawn Chong. She offered him a role in her short film, Cursed Part 3.
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Chris moved to Los Angeles with no connections. He began auditioning and taking small TV roles, including a memorable part in Everwood.
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Pratt hit stardom with his role as Andy Dwyer on Parks and Recreation. Originally a guest role, his comedic timing helped him grab a permanent spot on the show.
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Chris explored genres beyond comedy and began auditioning for dramatic and action-heavy roles, facing rejection for parts he later secured with confidence.
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In 2014, Chris Pratt was cast as Peter Quill/Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy. His effortless humor and swagger made him an instant Marvel legend.
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Guardians of the Galaxy was a massive success, turning a lesser-known Marvel property into a global hit.
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Following Marvel, Chris became the face of the Jurassic World franchise, proving he could carry big-budget films as a full-fledged action hero.
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Chris voiced Emmet in The Lego Movie, Mario in The Super Mario Bros Garfield in The Garfield Movie, showing off his range as a voice actor.
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