About
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
Dr. KildareSeries • 1961
Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreSeries • 1956
Studio OneSeries • 1948
Robert Montgomery PresentsSeries • 1950
RawhideSeries • 1959
Ben CaseySeries • 1961
Naked CitySeries • 1958
Route 66Series • 1960
Kraft Suspense TheatreSeries • 1963
SuspenseSeries • 1949
Lights OutSeries • 1949
CheckmateSeries • 1960
Lux Video TheatreSeries • 1950
Tales of TomorrowSeries • 1951
Cimarron StripSeries • 1967
EspionageSeries • 1963
Play of the WeekSeries • 1959
The Great White HopeMovie • 1970
The She-CreatureMovie • 1956
Red-Headed WomanMovie • 1932
Five Came BackMovie • 1939
The Big HouseMovie • 1930
The Bat WhispersMovie • 1930
The DivorceeMovie • 1930