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Chester Morris Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1901-02-16

Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA

Credits:
122 Total Roles

Chester Morris

Acting

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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.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2003 Complicated Women MOVIE Self (archive footage)
1972 Hollywood: The Dream Factory MOVIE Self (archive footage)
1970 The Great White Hope MOVIE Pop Weaver
1967 Cimarron Strip TV Self
1964 The Big Parade of Comedy MOVIE Jimmie Burnham in 'The Gay Bride' (archive footage)
1963 Kraft Suspense Theatre TV Blaine Davis
1963 Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre TV Major Whitman
1962 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV Self
1961 The Mike Douglas Show TV Self
1961 Ben Casey TV Self

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