Chester Morris

Actor

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.

Personal Info

Occupation Actor

Place of Birth New York City, New York, USA

Birthday 1901-02-16

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Filmography by Year

1

2003

1

1970

1

1964

1

1961

1

1960

2

1956

1

1955

1

1952

1

1949

1

1948

1

1947

4

1946

3

1945

4

1944

5

1943

4

1942

3

1941

3

1940

6

1939

3

1938

4

1937

5

1936

6

1935

5

1934

5

1933

4

1932

1

1931

7

1930

4

1929

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