Chi McBride facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chi McBride
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McBride in 2009
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Kenneth McBride
September 23, 1961 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Spouse(s) | Julissa Marquez |
Kenneth "Chi" McBride is an American actor. He was born on September 23, 1961. He is well-known for his roles in many movies and TV shows.
In films, he has played important parts in movies like The Frighteners (1996), Gone in 60 Seconds (2000), and I, Robot (2004). On television, he is famous for playing Principal Steven Harper in Boston Public. He also played Captain Lou Grover in Hawaii Five-0.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Chi McBride was born in Chicago, Illinois. His stage name "Chi" comes from his hometown. He grew up in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He went to Shiloh Academy, which is now called Chicago SDA Academy.
McBride first wanted to be a musician. He studied different instruments and sang in gospel choirs in Chicago. In 1986, he moved to Atlanta, Georgia. There, he worked for AT&T as a billing clerk.
Chi McBride's Acting Journey
McBride's first step into entertainment was with a song called "Basically, He's the Champ." This song was a parody about boxer Mike Tyson. Because the song was popular, McBride signed with Esquire Records. He then joined a rhythm and blues band called Covert.
He decided to try acting and moved to Los Angeles. He quickly got guest roles on TV shows like In Living Color and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. He also appeared in the TV movie Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation.
Notable Roles in Movies
Chi McBride has been in many popular films. In 1998, he co-starred with Bruce Willis in Mercury Rising. He often plays a helpful sidekick to the main hero, as seen in Mercury Rising and The Terminal. Other movies he has been in include Cradle 2 the Grave, Gone in 60 Seconds, and I, Robot. He also appeared in Let's Go to Prison and Draft Day.
Key Television Appearances
McBride is well-known for his TV roles. He played Principal Steven Harper on the series Boston Public for several years. He also starred as Emerson Cod in Pushing Daisies. Fans might also remember him as Detective Laverne Winston on Human Target.
From 2013 to 2020, he was a main cast member on Hawaii Five-0. He played Captain Lou Grover on the show. He had worked with his Hawaii Five-0 co-star Scott Caan before in the movie Gone in 60 Seconds.
Recent Projects
In May 2021, Chi McBride joined Verve, a talent agency. In the same month, CBS announced he would star in a new TV show. This show is based on the life of a professional bowler named Tom Smallwood. McBride plays Archie, a bowling alley owner who helps the main character. The series, called How We Roll, started in March 2022.
See also
In Spanish: Chi McBride para niños
