Chester Morris
Acting
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.
Red-Headed Woman
as William 'Bill' / 'Willie' Legendre Jr.
Age 31 (now 69)
One Mysterious Night
as Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black
Age 43 (now 69)
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
as Self (archive footage)
Age 70 (now 69)
The Big Parade of Comedy
as Jimmie Burnham in 'The Gay Bride' (archive footage)
Age 63 (now 69)
Boston Blackie's Chinese Venture
as Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black
Age 48 (now 69)
Trapped by Boston Blackie
as Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black
Age 47 (now 69)
Boston Blackie and the Law
as Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black
Age 45 (now 69)
A Close Call for Boston Blackie
as Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black / Cyrus Peyton
Age 44 (now 69)
Boston Blackie's Rendezvous
as Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black
Age 44 (now 69)
Boston Blackie Booked on Suspicion
as Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black
Age 44 (now 69)
One Mysterious Night
as Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black
Age 43 (now 69)
The Chance of a Lifetime
as Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black
Age 42 (now 69)
After Midnight with Boston Blackie
as Boston Blackie
Age 42 (now 69)
Boston Blackie Goes Hollywood
as Boston Blackie
Age 41 (now 69)
Confessions of Boston Blackie
as Boston Blackie
Age 40 (now 69)
Girl from God's Country
as Jim Holden / Dr. Gary Currier
Age 39 (now 69)
Rhumba Rhythm at the Hollywood La Conga
as Himself (uncredited)
Age 38 (now 69)
Sunday Night at the Trocadero
as Chester Morris
Age 36 (now 69)
Pirate Party on Catalina Isle
as Pirate Captain (uncredited)
Age 34 (now 69)
Red-Headed Woman
as William 'Bill' / 'Willie' Legendre Jr.
Age 31 (now 69)
The Case of Sergeant Grischa
as Sergeant Grischa
Age 29 (now 69)
The Show of Shows
as Performer in $20 Bet Sketch and 'Bicycle Built for Two' Numbers
Age 28 (now 69)
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
as Major Whitman
Age 62 (now 69)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
Age 61 (now 69)
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
as Frank Simmons
Age 55 (now 69)
Robert Montgomery Presents
as Col. Bobo Nolan
Age 48 (now 69)
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Also Known As
John Chester Brooks Morris
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