
Chester Morris
Acting
Born: February 16, 1901
New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Chester Morris (born John Chester Brooks Morris; February 16, 1901 – September 11, 1970) was an American stage, film, television, and radio actor. He had some prestigious film roles early in his career, and was nominated for an Academy Award. Chester Morris is best remembered today for portraying Boston Blackie, a criminal-turned-detective, in the modestly budgeted Boston Blackie film series of the 1940s.
Also Known As
- John Chester Brooks Morris
Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
October 01, 1962

The Divorcee
April 19, 1930

Red-Headed Woman
June 25, 1932

The Big House
June 14, 1930

Rawhide
January 09, 1959

Five Came Back
June 23, 1939

The She-Creature
August 01, 1956

The Great White Hope
October 11, 1970

The Bat Whispers
November 13, 1930

Alibi
April 20, 1929

Dr. Kildare
September 27, 1961

Route 66
October 07, 1960