Chris Pratt Biography
Christopher Michael Pratt was born on June 21, 1979, in Virginia, Minnesota. He was living in his van and working as a waiter in Maui when director Rae Dawn Chong discovered him. After years of playing the lovable slacker Andy Dwyer on Parks and Recreation, he shocked Hollywood by transforming his body and landing the role of Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), making him one of the most in-demand action stars in the world.
Personal Life
Who are Chris Pratt's parents?
Daniel Clifton Pratt, Kathleen Louise Pratt
Did Chris Pratt have siblings?
Yes — Cully Pratt, Angie Pratt.
Was Chris Pratt married?
| Name | Married | Divorced |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Faris | – | – |
| Katherine Schwarzenegger | – | – |
Did Chris Pratt have children?
Chris Pratt had 3 children: Jack Pratt (born 2012, with Anna Faris), Lyla Maria Pratt (born 2020, with Katherine Schwarzenegger), Eloise Christina Pratt (born 2022, with Katherine Schwarzenegger).
What religion was Chris Pratt?
Chris Pratt was Christian (Pentecostal).
What was Chris Pratt's ethnicity?
Chris Pratt was of German, English, Norwegian heritage.
Career Highlights
Movies
- Wanted (2008)
- Moneyball (2011)
- Zero Dark Thirty (2012)
- Delivery Man (2013)
- Her (2013)
- Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
- Jurassic World (2015)
- Passengers (2016)
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
- Avengers: Endgame (2019)
- Onward (2020)
- The Tomorrow War (2021)
- Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)
- The Mario Bros. Movie (2023)
TV Shows
- Everwood (2002–2006)
- Parks and Recreation (2009–2015)
- The Terminal List (2022–present)
Awards
- MTV Movie Award — Best Male Performance, Guardians of the Galaxy (2015)
- People's Choice Award — Favorite Movie Actor
- Screen Actors Guild nomination — Guardians cast
Facts About Chris Pratt
- Was working as a waiter and homeless in Maui before being discovered by director Rae Dawn Chong while waiting tables
- Gained 60 lbs for his role as Andy Dwyer on Parks and Recreation, then lost it all to star in Guardians of the Galaxy in 2014
- He's the son-in-law of Arnold Schwarzenegger through his marriage to Katherine Schwarzenegger
- Voiced Mario in The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023), one of the highest-grossing animated films ever
- Is an avid hunter and outdoorsman who owns a farm in the Pacific Northwest
Chris Pratt Quotes
"Nothing is impossible. The word itself says 'I'm possible.'"
"You are what you settle for. You are only as good as your goals."
Legacy
Chris Pratt's career arc — from couch-surfing waiter to Marvel's Star-Lord to the voice of Mario — is one of Hollywood's most dramatic comeback stories. His natural charisma and willingness to physically transform himself have made him one of the most bankable stars of the 2010s and 2020s.
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Last verified: 2026-06-15