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.
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Actor · 1929 · nominated
Filmography29 titles
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Red Skelton Show
Rawhide
Three Godfathers
Route 66
Lux Video Theatre
Smashing the Rackets
Red-Headed Woman
The Big House
The Bat Whispers
Tales of Tomorrow
High Explosive
Meet Boston Blackie
Confessions of Boston Blackie
Double Exposure
Gambler's Choice
Tomorrow at Seven
The Divorcee
Lights Out
Blondie Johnson
Alibi
Cimarron Strip
Naked City
Tornado
Suspense
Aerial Gunner
Moonlight Murder
Corsair
The She-Creature