Chester Morris
Acting · 69 years old
New York City, New York, USA
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.
Known For
Miss Susie Slagle's
Paul (uncredited)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
The Red Skelton Show
Tony
Rawhide
Hugh Clements
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
The Dansker
One Way to Love
Barry Cole
Three Godfathers
Robert 'Bob' Sangster
The Case of Sergeant Grischa
Sergeant Grischa
Complicated Women
Self (archive footage)
The Big House
John Morgan
The Big Parade of Comedy
Jimmie Burnham in 'The Gay Bride' (archive footage)
The Bat Whispers
Detective Anderson
Trapped by Boston Blackie
Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black
Secret Command
Jeff Gallagher
Red-Headed Woman
William 'Bill' / 'Willie' Legendre Jr.
Cock of the Air
Lt. Roger Craig
The Show of Shows
Performer in $20 Bet Sketch and 'Bicycle Built for Two' Numbers
Meet Boston Blackie
Boston Blackie
Society Doctor
Dr. Morgan
Route 66
Mr. Hull