Chester Morris
Acting
Born February 16, 1901 · New York City, New York, USA
Died September 11, 1970
Also known as John Chester Brooks Morris
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
Filmography26 titles
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Red Skelton Show
Rawhide
Three Godfathers
Route 66
Smashing the Rackets
Lux Video Theatre
Red-Headed Woman
The Big House
The Bat Whispers
Tales of Tomorrow
Gambler's Choice
Double Exposure
Tomorrow at Seven
The Divorcee
Alibi
Lights Out
Blondie Johnson
Cimarron Strip
Naked City
Tornado
Suspense
Aerial Gunner
Moonlight Murder
Corsair
The She-Creature