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Christopher Michael "Chris" Pratt (born June 21, 1979) is an American actor, best known for his roles as Harold Brighton "Bright" Abbott in the television series Everwood, the recurring character Winchester "Ché" Cook in season 4 of The OC, Andy Dwyer in the television series Parks and Recreation and for portraying baseball player Scott Hatteberg in the film Moneyball.
Pratt was born in Virginia, Minnesota and raised in Lake Stevens, Washington. He was waiting tables at the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company restaurant in Maui, Hawaii, when he was discovered by actor-director Rae Dawn Chong; she cast him in the horror film Cursed Part 3. He joined the cast of The O.C. for its fourth season, playing Ché, an activist. He also had an appearance in the action film Wanted, as James McAvoy's best friend.
Pratt married actress Anna Faris on July 9, 2009. On May 9, 2012, he and Faris announced they were expecting their first child.
Pratt portrays the dimwitted yet lovable Andy Dwyer in NBC's Parks & Recreation. He is also married to the character April Ludgate performed by Aubrey Plaza. Andy is an aspiring musician and the lead-singer of the band Mouserat. He worked during the day as a shoe-shiner in City Hall, and was then hired to be Assistant Parks Director Leslie Knope's assistant. He also has an imaginary alter ego he calls "Burt Macklin," who is employed by the FBI and the Secret Service.