Chester Morris

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

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

The Divorcee

as Ted

Red-Headed Woman

as William 'Bill' / 'Willie' Legendre Jr.

Rawhide

as Hugh Clements

The Big House

as John Morgan

Five Came Back

as Bill Brooks

The She-Creature

as Dr. Carlo Lombardi

The Great White Hope

as Pop Weaver

The Bat Whispers

as Detective Anderson

Alibi

as Chick Williams