What is Chris Pratt's net worth and salary?
Chris Pratt is an American actor who has a net worth of $100 million. Chris Pratt initially gained recognition for his role as Andy Dwyer in the television show "Parks and Recreation," which ran from 2009 to 2015. Pratt's performance was highly acclaimed, and the character became a fan favorite for his lovable, albeit somewhat goofy, demeanor.
However, Pratt truly became a household name when he took on the lead role of Peter Quill, also known as Star-Lord, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film "Guardians of the Galaxy" in 2014. The movie was a box office hit, and Pratt's portrayal was widely praised. He reprised his role in the 2017 sequel "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2," as well as other MCU films including "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Avengers: Endgame," which are among the highest-grossing films of all time.
Parallel to his involvement in the MCU, Pratt also starred in another major franchise, "Jurassic World," which is a sequel to the iconic "Jurassic Park" series. Pratt plays Owen Grady, a Velociraptor expert and trainer. The first film in the series, released in 2015, was a massive commercial success. Pratt returned for the 2018 sequel "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom," with a third installment, "Jurassic World: Dominion," slated for future release.
In addition to these blockbuster roles, Pratt has displayed his versatility by taking on a variety of genres, including drama in films like "Zero Dark Thirty," where he played a member of the Navy SEAL team responsible for the capture of Osama Bin Laden, and voice acting in the animated feature "The LEGO Movie."
Pratt's work has not gone unnoticed; he has received various awards and nominations, including a Critics' Choice Television Award for his role in "Parks and Recreation" and a Teen Choice Award for "Jurassic World."
Early Life
Chris Pratt was born in Virginia, Minnesota, on June 21, 1979. He is the youngest child of Kathleen and Daniel Pratt. His family moved to Lake Stevens, Washington, when he was seven. He attended Lake Stevens High School, where he was a member of the wrestling team and placed fifth in a state wrestling tournament. When his wrestling coach asked him what he wanted to do with his life, Pratt said: "I don't know, but I know I'll be famous, and I know I'll make a shit ton of money." He graduated from high school in 1997.
Pratt enrolled in community college but dropped out after one semester. He worked as a discount ticket salesman and ended up homeless in Maui, Hawaii. He slept in a van and a tent on the beach. While in Maui, Pratt worked for the Christian missionary organization Jews for Jesus. He was "discovered" while working at a seafood restaurant in Hawaii.
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Career
Pratt was a waiter at the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company restaurant in Maui. Actress and director Rae Dawn Chong "discovered" him and cast him in her directorial debut, the short horror film, "Cursed Part 3." Pratt's first regular acting job was on the WB series "Everwood." When that was canceled, Pratt joined the cast of "The O.C." during its fourth season. Pratt appeared in a number of roles on film and television, including "Strangers with Candy," "Moneyball," "The Five-Year Engagement," and "Zero Dark Thirty," to name just a handful of his extensive credits.
Pratt is best known for his role in "Parks and Recreation." He played Andy Dwyer, which was originally intended to be a guest-starring role. However, the show's producers liked him so much, they made him a series regular. "Parks and Recreation" ran for seven seasons from 2009 to 2015. Pratt was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series by the Critics' Choice Television Awards.
After Pratt started in "Guardians of the Galaxy" in 2014 and "Jurassic World" in 2015, he became known as one of the most bankable actors in Hollywood. The films went on to earn more than $700 million and $1.6 billion, respectively, at the global box office.
He has also starred in films including "The Magnificent Seven," "Passengers," "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2." "Avengers: Infinity War," "Avengers: Endgame," "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom," and "Jurassic World Dominion." He took on the lead role in the military sci-fi war film "The Tomorrow War," in which he made his debut as a film producer.
Chris Pratt voiced Mario in the 2023 animated film, "The Super Mario Bros. Movie." Shortly after, he reprised the role of Peter Quill/Star-Lord in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3." He's now set to lend his voice as Garfield in the upcoming animated film of the same name.
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Personal Life
Chris Pratt and Anna Faris met on the set of "Take Me Home Tonight" in 2007. They got engaged in late 2008. They married on July 9, 2009, in Bali. The wedding wasn't planned. They got hitched on a whim after attending a friend's wedding. Their son Jack was born nine weeks premature in August 2012. Pratt and Faris separated in 2017 and divorced in 2018.
Pratt was set up on a date with Katherine Schwarzenegger by her mother, Maria Shriver, in mid-2018. Katherine's father is Arnold Schwarzenegger. Chris and Katherine married in June 2019 in Montecito, California. They honeymooned on the Hawaiian island of Lanai. In August 2020, the couple welcomed their first child together, a girl named Lyla Maria Schwarzenegger Pratt. In May of 2022, their second daughter was born.
Salary Highlights
Between June 2016 and June 2017, Chris earned $18 million from his various endeavors. For his role in "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom," Chris earned $10 million after making $5 million in the first film. Reports suggest Pratt made between $12-$14 million for "Jurassic World Dominion," the third in the series.
Real Estate
In 2014, Pratt and Faris paid $3.3 million for a home in the Hollywood Hills. The seller was Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino. In 2018, they listed the home for $4.995 million. The 4,700-square-foot home features a turret entry, soaring wood-beamed ceilings, and arched doorways and windows. Rich oak paneling lines the den, which has a speakeasy-style wet bar. A spa-like bath with a steam room and custom closets are part of the master suite. There are four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms.
They finally found a buyer in September 2020 for $4.75 million.
In 2018, Chris paid $15.6 million for a 10,000-square-foot home in LA's Pacific Palisades neighborhood. In July 2023, they listed this home for sale for $32 million.
Philanthropy
In 2015, Chris Pratt and Ana Faris donated $1 million to charity to provide eyeglasses to underprivileged children. Their son was born premature and visually impaired. They also donated to the neonatal intensive care unit of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and supported the March of Dimes.
In December of 2016, Pratt donated $500,000 to a teen center in his hometown of Lake Stevens. The center was named in memory of Chris' father.
In February of 2021, Pratt donated $20,000 to fight hunger in South Carolina and ran a fundraiser to raise $650,000 to fight food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic. That same month, he donated $10,000 to Edmonds Food Bank. Pratt also helped create the "Feed Thy Neighbor" charity in which he put forth $100,000.
