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Chester Morris
Acting

Chester Morris

Born 1901-02-16
New York City, New York, USA
Department: Acting

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

Prominent works featuring Chester Morris

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962
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The Mike Douglas Show
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The Mike Douglas Show

1961
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Dr. Kildare
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Dr. Kildare

1961
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Rawhide
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Rawhide

1959
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Robert Montgomery Presents
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Robert Montgomery Presents

1950
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The Red Skelton Show
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The Red Skelton Show

1951
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Studio One
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Studio One

1948
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Route 66
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Route 66

1960
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Naked City
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Naked City

1958
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Tonight Starring Jack Paar
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Tonight Starring Jack Paar

1957
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (124 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Complicated WomenComplicated WomenSelf (archive footage)Movie2003
Hollywood: The Dream FactoryHollywood: The Dream FactorySelf (archive footage)Movie1972
The Great White HopeThe Great White HopePop WeaverMovie1970
Cimarron StripCimarron StripSelf / AppearanceTV Series1967
The Big Parade of ComedyThe Big Parade of ComedyJimmie Burnham in 'The Gay Bride' (archive footage)Movie1964
Kraft Suspense TheatreKraft Suspense TheatreBlaine DavisTV Series1963
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler TheatreMajor WhitmanTV Series1963
EspionageEspionageHarry KempTV Series1963
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelfTV Series1962
The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas ShowSelfTV Series1961
Ben CaseyBen CaseySelf / AppearanceTV Series1961
Dr. KildareDr. KildareTom MonahanTV Series1961
A String of BeadsA String of BeadsWalter HarmonMovie1961
Route 66Route 66Mr. HullTV Series1960
Route 66Route 66Emmett McNeillTV Series1960
CheckmateCheckmateAlbert DeWittTV Series1960
Diagnosis: UnknownDiagnosis: UnknownSelf / AppearanceTV Series1960
The Computer Comes to MarketingOscarMovie1960
Play of the WeekPlay of the WeekSwansonTV Series1959
RawhideRawhideHugh ClementsTV Series1959
PursuitMoodyTV Series1958
Naked CityNaked CityFrank ManfredTV Series1958
Tonight Starring Jack PaarTonight Starring Jack PaarSelfTV Series1957
Child of TroubleChild of TroubleWardenMovie1957
Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreDick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreFrank SimmonsTV Series1956
The She-CreatureThe She-CreatureDr. Carlo LombardiMovie1956
UnchainedUnchainedKenyon ScudderMovie1955
Gang BustersHostTV Series1952
Schlitz Playhouse of StarsSchlitz Playhouse of StarsThe DanskerTV Series1951
The Red Skelton ShowThe Red Skelton ShowTonyTV Series1951
Tales of TomorrowTales of TomorrowSelf / AppearanceTV Series1951
Lux Video TheatreLeftyTV Series1950
Cameo TheatreMerliniTV Series1950
Robert Montgomery PresentsRobert Montgomery PresentsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1950
Robert Montgomery PresentsRobert Montgomery PresentsCol. Bobo NolanTV Series1950
Lights OutLights OutSelf / AppearanceTV Series1949
Boston Blackie's Chinese VentureBoston Blackie's Chinese VentureHoratio 'Boston Blackie' BlackMovie1949
SuspenseSuspenseEdwardsTV Series1949
SuspenseSuspenseSelf / AppearanceTV Series1949
Studio OneStudio OneJack FeeneyTV Series1948
Studio OneStudio OneJack SparlingTV Series1948
Studio OneStudio OneSam BensonTV Series1948
Studio OneStudio OneWarden GarryTV Series1948
Trapped by Boston BlackieTrapped by Boston BlackieHoratio 'Boston Blackie' BlackMovie1948
Blind SpotBlind SpotJeffrey AndrewsMovie1947
Boston Blackie and the LawBoston Blackie and the LawHoratio 'Boston Blackie' BlackMovie1946
The Phantom ThiefThe Phantom ThiefHoratio 'Boston Blackie' BlackMovie1946
Miss Susie Slagle'sMiss Susie Slagle'sPaul (uncredited)Movie1946
A Close Call for Boston BlackieA Close Call for Boston BlackieHoratio 'Boston Blackie' Black / Cyrus PeytonMovie1946
One Way to LoveOne Way to LoveBarry ColeMovie1946
Boston Blackie's RendezvousBoston Blackie's RendezvousHoratio 'Boston Blackie' BlackMovie1945
Boston Blackie Booked on SuspicionBoston Blackie Booked on SuspicionHoratio 'Boston Blackie' BlackMovie1945
Rough, Tough and ReadyRough, Tough and ReadyBrad CrowderMovie1945
Double ExposureDouble ExposureLarry BurkeMovie1944
One Mysterious NightOne Mysterious NightHoratio 'Boston Blackie' BlackMovie1944
Secret CommandSecret CommandJeff GallagherMovie1944
Gambler's ChoiceGambler's ChoiceRoss HadleyMovie1944
The Chance of a LifetimeThe Chance of a LifetimeHoratio 'Boston Blackie' BlackMovie1943
TornadoTornadoPete RamseyMovie1943
High ExplosiveHigh ExplosiveBuzz MitchellMovie1943
Aerial GunnerAerial GunnerFoxy PattisMovie1943
After Midnight with Boston BlackieAfter Midnight with Boston BlackieBoston BlackieMovie1943
Wrecking CrewWrecking CrewDuke MasonMovie1942
Boston Blackie Goes HollywoodBoston Blackie Goes HollywoodBoston BlackieMovie1942
I Live on DangerI Live on DangerJeff MorrellMovie1942
Alias Boston BlackieAlias Boston BlackieBoston BlackieMovie1942
Canal ZoneCanal Zone'Hardtack' HamiltonMovie1942
Confessions of Boston BlackieConfessions of Boston BlackieBoston BlackieMovie1941
No Hands on the ClockNo Hands on the ClockDetective Humphrey CampbellMovie1941
Meet Boston BlackieMeet Boston BlackieBoston BlackieMovie1941
Girl from God's CountryGirl from God's CountryJim Holden / Dr. Gary CurrierMovie1940
Wagons WestwardWagons WestwardDavid Cook / Tom CookMovie1940
The Marines Fly HighThe Marines Fly HighLt. Jim MaloneMovie1940
Thunder AfloatThunder Afloat'Rocky' BlakeMovie1939
Rhumba Rhythm at the Hollywood La CongaRhumba Rhythm at the Hollywood La CongaHimself (uncredited)Movie1939
Five Came BackFive Came BackBill BrooksMovie1939
From the Ends of the EarthFrom the Ends of the EarthSelfMovie1939
Blind AlleyBlind AlleyHal WilsonMovie1939
Pacific LinerPacific LinerDoctor CraigMovie1939
Smashing the RacketsSmashing the RacketsJim "Socker" ConwayMovie1938
Sky GiantSky GiantKenneth 'Ken' StocktonMovie1938
Law of the UnderworldLaw of the UnderworldGene FillmoreMovie1938
Sunday Night at the TrocaderoSunday Night at the TrocaderoChester MorrisMovie1937
Flight from GloryFlight from GloryPaul SmithMovie1937
I Promise to PayI Promise to PayEddie LangMovie1937
Devil's PlaygroundDevil's PlaygroundRobert MasonMovie1937
They Met in a TaxiThey Met in a TaxiJimmy DonlinMovie1936
CounterfeitCounterfeitJohn Joseph MaddenMovie1936
Frankie and JohnnieFrankie and JohnnieJohnnie DrewMovie1936
Moonlight MurderMoonlight MurderSteve FarrellMovie1936
Three GodfathersThree GodfathersRobert 'Bob' SangsterMovie1936
Pirate Party on Catalina IslePirate Party on Catalina IslePirate Captain (uncredited)Movie1935
PursuitPursuitMitch MitchellMovie1935
Public Hero Number 1Public Hero Number 1Jeff CraneMovie1935
Princess O'HaraPrincess O'HaraVic ToledoMovie1935
I've Been AroundI've Been AroundEric FosterMovie1935
Society DoctorSociety DoctorDr. MorganMovie1935
The Gay BrideThe Gay BrideJimmie 'Office Boy' BurnhamMovie1934
The Hollywood Gad-AboutThe Hollywood Gad-AboutSelf (uncredited)Movie1934
Gift of GabGift of GabDoyleMovie1934
Embarrassing MomentsEmbarrassing MomentsJerry RandolphMovie1934
Let's Talk It OverLet's Talk It OverMike McGannMovie1934
King for a NightKing for a NightBud WilliamsMovie1933
Golden HarvestGolden HarvestChris MartinMovie1933
Tomorrow at SevenTomorrow at SevenNeil BroderickMovie1933
Infernal MachineInfernal MachineRobert HoldenMovie1933
Blondie JohnsonBlondie JohnsonR. Burton "Danny" JonesMovie1933
Breach of PromiseJames PomeroyMovie1932
Red-Headed WomanRed-Headed WomanWilliam 'Bill' / 'Willie' Legendre Jr.Movie1932
Sinners in the SunSinners in the SunJimmie MartinMovie1932
The Miracle ManThe Miracle ManJohn 'Doc' MadisonMovie1932
Cock of the AirCock of the AirLt. Roger CraigMovie1932
CorsairCorsairJohn HawksMovie1931
The Bat WhispersThe Bat WhispersDetective AndersonMovie1930
The Big HouseThe Big HouseJohn MorganMovie1930
The DivorceeThe DivorceeTedMovie1930
The Case of Sergeant GrischaThe Case of Sergeant GrischaSergeant GrischaMovie1930
She Couldn't Say NoShe Couldn't Say NoJerry CaseyMovie1930
Playing AroundPlaying AroundNickey SolomonMovie1930
Second ChoiceSecond ChoiceDon WarrenMovie1930
The Show of ShowsThe Show of ShowsPerformer in $20 Bet Sketch and 'Bicycle Built for Two' NumbersMovie1929
Woman TrapWoman TrapRay MaloneMovie1929
Fast LifeFast LifePaul PalmerMovie1929
AlibiAlibiChick WilliamsMovie1929