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Chester Morris
Acting
Born: February 16, 1901
New York City, New York, USA
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
Red-Headed Woman
as William 'Bill' / 'Willie' Legendre Jr.
A Close Call for Boston Blackie
as Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black / Cyrus Peyton
The Bat Whispers
as Detective Anderson
Alibi
as Chick Williams
Five Came Back
as Bill Brooks
Sinners in the Sun
as Jimmie Martin
The Big House
as John Morgan
The Divorcee
as Ted
Unchained
as Kenyon Scudder
The Big Parade of Comedy
as Jimmie Burnham in 'The Gay Bride' (archive footage)
