Chester Morris
Known For
Acting
Born
1901-02-16 in New York City, New York, USA
Died
1970-09-11
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.
Most Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
The Red Skelton Show
as Tony
Studio One
as Jack Feeney
Studio One
as Jack Sparling
Studio One
as Sam Benson
Studio One
as Warden Garry
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
as Frank Simmons
Dr. Kildare
as Tom Monahan
Rawhide
as Hugh Clements
Ben Casey
Route 66
as Mr. Hull
Route 66
as Emmett McNeill
Naked City
as Frank Manfred
Robert Montgomery Presents
Robert Montgomery Presents
as Col. Bobo Nolan
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
as Self
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
as Major Whitman
Kraft Suspense Theatre
as Blaine Davis
