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Chester Morris

Bio: 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
Born: Sat, Feb 16 1901
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Fri, Sep 11 1970
Chester Morris is 69 years old
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Poster of Complicated Women
Complicated Women
Chester Morris would have been no older than 69 in Complicated Women as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 06 2003
Poster of Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Chester Morris would have been no older than 69 in Hollywood: The Dream Factory as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 10 1972
Poster of The Great White Hope
The Great White Hope
Chester Morris would have been no older than 69 in The Great White Hope as 'Pop Weaver'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 11 1970
Poster of The Big Parade of Comedy
The Big Parade of Comedy
Chester Morris was 63 in The Big Parade of Comedy as 'Jimmie Burnham in 'The Gay Bride' (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 02 1964
Poster of A String of Beads
A String of Beads
Chester Morris was 59 in A String of Beads as 'Walter Harmon'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 07 1961
Poster of The Computer Comes to Marketing
The Computer Comes to Marketing
Chester Morris was 58 in The Computer Comes to Marketing as 'Oscar'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1960
Poster of The She-Creature
The She-Creature
Chester Morris was 55 in The She-Creature as 'Dr. Carlo Lombardi'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 1956
Poster of Unchained
Unchained
Chester Morris was 54 in Unchained as 'Kenyon Scudder'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 25 1955
Poster of Boston Blackie's Chinese Venture
Boston Blackie's Chinese Venture
Chester Morris was 48 in Boston Blackie's Chinese Venture as 'Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 02 1949
Poster of Trapped by Boston Blackie
Trapped by Boston Blackie
Chester Morris was 47 in Trapped by Boston Blackie as 'Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 13 1948
Poster of Blind Spot
Blind Spot
Chester Morris was 45 in Blind Spot as 'Jeffrey Andrews'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 06 1947
Poster of Boston Blackie and the Law
Boston Blackie and the Law
Chester Morris was 45 in Boston Blackie and the Law as 'Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 12 1946
Poster of The Phantom Thief
The Phantom Thief
Chester Morris was 45 in The Phantom Thief as 'Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 02 1946
Poster of A Close Call for Boston Blackie
A Close Call for Boston Blackie
Chester Morris was 44 in A Close Call for Boston Blackie as 'Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black / Cyrus Peyton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 24 1946
Poster of One Way to Love
One Way to Love
Chester Morris was 44 in One Way to Love as 'Barry Cole'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 08 1946
Poster of Boston Blackie's Rendezvous
Boston Blackie's Rendezvous
Chester Morris was 44 in Boston Blackie's Rendezvous as 'Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 05 1945
Poster of Boston Blackie Booked on Suspicion
Boston Blackie Booked on Suspicion
Chester Morris was 44 in Boston Blackie Booked on Suspicion as 'Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 10 1945
Poster of Rough, Tough and Ready
Rough, Tough and Ready
Chester Morris was 44 in Rough, Tough and Ready as 'Brad Crowder'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 22 1945
Poster of Double Exposure
Double Exposure
Chester Morris was 43 in Double Exposure as 'Larry Burke'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 18 1944
Poster of One Mysterious Night
One Mysterious Night
Chester Morris was 43 in One Mysterious Night as 'Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 21 1944
Poster of Secret Command
Secret Command
Chester Morris was 43 in Secret Command as 'Jeff Gallagher'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 30 1944
Poster of Gambler's Choice
Gambler's Choice
Chester Morris was 43 in Gambler's Choice as 'Ross Hadley'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 27 1944
Poster of The Chance of a Lifetime
The Chance of a Lifetime
Chester Morris was 42 in The Chance of a Lifetime as 'Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 26 1943
Poster of Tornado
Tornado
Chester Morris was 42 in Tornado as 'Pete Ramsey'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 09 1943
Poster of High Explosive
High Explosive
Chester Morris was 42 in High Explosive as 'Buzz Mitchell'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 27 1943
Poster of Aerial Gunner
Aerial Gunner
Chester Morris was 42 in Aerial Gunner as 'Foxy Pattis'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 20 1943
Poster of After Midnight with Boston Blackie
After Midnight with Boston Blackie
Chester Morris was 42 in After Midnight with Boston Blackie as 'Boston Blackie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 18 1943
Poster of Wrecking Crew
Wrecking Crew
Chester Morris was 41 in Wrecking Crew as 'Duke Mason'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 07 1942
Poster of Boston Blackie Goes Hollywood
Boston Blackie Goes Hollywood
Chester Morris was 41 in Boston Blackie Goes Hollywood as 'Boston Blackie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 05 1942
Poster of I Live on Danger
I Live on Danger
Chester Morris was 41 in I Live on Danger as 'Jeff Morrell'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 16 1942
Poster of Alias Boston Blackie
Alias Boston Blackie
Chester Morris was 41 in Alias Boston Blackie as 'Boston Blackie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 02 1942
Poster of Canal Zone
Canal Zone
Chester Morris was 41 in Canal Zone as ''Hardtack' Hamilton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 19 1942
Poster of Confessions of Boston Blackie
Confessions of Boston Blackie
Chester Morris was 40 in Confessions of Boston Blackie as 'Boston Blackie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 08 1941
Poster of No Hands on the Clock
No Hands on the Clock
Chester Morris was 40 in No Hands on the Clock as 'Detective Humphrey Campbell'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1941
Poster of Meet Boston Blackie
Meet Boston Blackie
Chester Morris was 40 in Meet Boston Blackie as 'Boston Blackie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 20 1941
Poster of Girl from God's Country
Girl from God's Country
Chester Morris was 39 in Girl from God's Country as 'Jim Holden / Dr. Gary Currier'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 30 1940
Poster of Wagons Westward
Wagons Westward
Chester Morris was 39 in Wagons Westward as 'David Cook / Tom Cook'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 19 1940
Poster of The Marines Fly High
The Marines Fly High
Chester Morris was 39 in The Marines Fly High as 'Lt. Jim Malone'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 04 1940
Poster of Thunder Afloat
Thunder Afloat
Chester Morris was 38 in Thunder Afloat as ''Rocky' Blake'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1939
Poster of Rhumba Rhythm at the Hollywood La Conga
Rhumba Rhythm at the Hollywood La Conga
Chester Morris was 38 in Rhumba Rhythm at the Hollywood La Conga as 'Himself (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 02 1939
Poster of Five Came Back
Five Came Back
Chester Morris was 38 in Five Came Back as 'Bill Brooks'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1939
Poster of From the Ends of the Earth
From the Ends of the Earth
Chester Morris was 38 in From the Ends of the Earth as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 28 1939
Poster of Blind Alley
Blind Alley
Chester Morris was 38 in Blind Alley as 'Hal Wilson'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 11 1939
Poster of Pacific Liner
Pacific Liner
Chester Morris was 37 in Pacific Liner as 'Doctor Craig'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 06 1939
Poster of Smashing the Rackets
Smashing the Rackets
Chester Morris was 37 in Smashing the Rackets as 'Jim "Socker" Conway'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 08 1938
Poster of Sky Giant
Sky Giant
Chester Morris was 37 in Sky Giant as 'Kenneth 'Ken' Stockton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 1938
Poster of Law of the Underworld
Law of the Underworld
Chester Morris was 37 in Law of the Underworld as 'Gene Fillmore'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 06 1938
Poster of Sunday Night at the Trocadero
Sunday Night at the Trocadero
Chester Morris was 36 in Sunday Night at the Trocadero as 'Chester Morris'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 02 1937
Poster of Flight from Glory
Flight from Glory
Chester Morris was 36 in Flight from Glory as 'Paul Smith'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 20 1937
Poster of I Promise to Pay
I Promise to Pay
Chester Morris was 36 in I Promise to Pay as 'Eddie Lang'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 21 1937
Poster of Devil's Playground
Devil's Playground
Chester Morris was 35 in Devil's Playground as 'Robert Mason'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 24 1937
Poster of They Met in a Taxi
They Met in a Taxi
Chester Morris was 35 in They Met in a Taxi as 'Jimmy Donlin'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 08 1936
Poster of Counterfeit
Counterfeit
Chester Morris was 35 in Counterfeit as 'John Joseph Madden'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 25 1936
Poster of Frankie and Johnnie
Frankie and Johnnie
Chester Morris was 35 in Frankie and Johnnie as 'Johnnie Drew'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 30 1936
Poster of Moonlight Murder
Moonlight Murder
Chester Morris was 35 in Moonlight Murder as 'Steve Farrell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 27 1936
Poster of Three Godfathers
Three Godfathers
Chester Morris was 35 in Three Godfathers as 'Robert 'Bob' Sangster'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1936
Poster of Pirate Party on Catalina Isle
Pirate Party on Catalina Isle
Chester Morris was 34 in Pirate Party on Catalina Isle as 'Pirate Captain (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 20 1935
Poster of Pursuit
Pursuit
Chester Morris was 34 in Pursuit as 'Mitch Mitchell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 1935
Poster of Public Hero Number 1
Public Hero Number 1
Chester Morris was 34 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Jeff Crane'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 31 1935
Poster of Princess O'Hara
Princess O'Hara
Chester Morris was 34 in Princess O'Hara as 'Vic Toledo'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 31 1935
Poster of I've Been Around
I've Been Around
Chester Morris was 34 in I've Been Around as 'Eric Foster'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 05 1935
Poster of Society Doctor
Society Doctor
Chester Morris was 33 in Society Doctor as 'Dr. Morgan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 25 1935
Poster of The Gay Bride
The Gay Bride
Chester Morris was 33 in The Gay Bride as 'Jimmie 'Office Boy' Burnham'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1934
Poster of The Hollywood Gad-About
The Hollywood Gad-About
Chester Morris was 33 in The Hollywood Gad-About as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 04 1934
Poster of Gift of Gab
Gift of Gab
Chester Morris was 33 in Gift of Gab as 'Doyle'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1934
Poster of Embarrassing Moments
Embarrassing Moments
Chester Morris was 33 in Embarrassing Moments as 'Jerry Randolph'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1934
Poster of Let's Talk It Over
Let's Talk It Over
Chester Morris was 33 in Let's Talk It Over as 'Mike McGann'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1934
Poster of King for a Night
King for a Night
Chester Morris was 32 in King for a Night as 'Bud Williams'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 09 1933
Poster of Golden Harvest
Golden Harvest
Chester Morris was 32 in Golden Harvest as 'Chris Martin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 21 1933
Poster of Tomorrow at Seven
Tomorrow at Seven
Chester Morris was 32 in Tomorrow at Seven as 'Neil Broderick'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1933
Poster of Infernal Machine
Infernal Machine
Chester Morris was 32 in Infernal Machine as 'Robert Holden'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 08 1933
Poster of Blondie Johnson
Blondie Johnson
Chester Morris was 32 in Blondie Johnson as 'R. Burton "Danny" Jones'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 25 1933
Poster of Breach of Promise
Breach of Promise
Chester Morris was 31 in Breach of Promise as 'James Pomeroy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 23 1932
Poster of Red-Headed Woman
Red-Headed Woman
Chester Morris was 31 in Red-Headed Woman as 'William 'Bill' / 'Willie' Legendre Jr.'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 25 1932
Poster of Sinners in the Sun
Sinners in the Sun
Chester Morris was 31 in Sinners in the Sun as 'Jimmie Martin'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 13 1932
Poster of The Miracle Man
The Miracle Man
Chester Morris was 31 in The Miracle Man as 'John 'Doc' Madison'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1932
Poster of Cock of the Air
Cock of the Air
Chester Morris was 30 in Cock of the Air as 'Lt. Roger Craig'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 23 1932
Poster of Corsair
Corsair
Chester Morris was 30 in Corsair as 'John Hawks'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 28 1931
Poster of The Bat Whispers
The Bat Whispers
Chester Morris was 29 in The Bat Whispers as 'Detective Anderson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 13 1930
Poster of The Big House
The Big House
Chester Morris was 29 in The Big House as 'John Morgan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 14 1930
Poster of The Divorcee
The Divorcee
Chester Morris was 29 in The Divorcee as 'Ted'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 19 1930
Poster of The Case of Sergeant Grischa
The Case of Sergeant Grischa
Chester Morris was 29 in The Case of Sergeant Grischa as 'Sergeant Grischa'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 23 1930
Poster of She Couldn't Say No
She Couldn't Say No
Chester Morris was 28 in She Couldn't Say No as 'Jerry Casey'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 15 1930
Poster of Playing Around
Playing Around
Chester Morris was 28 in Playing Around as 'Nickey Solomon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 10 1930
Poster of Second Choice
Second Choice
Chester Morris was 28 in Second Choice as 'Don Warren'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 04 1930
Poster of Show of Shows
Show of Shows
Chester Morris was 28 in Show of Shows as 'Performer in $20 Bet Sketch and 'Bicycle Built for Two' Numbers'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 21 1929
Poster of Woman Trap
Woman Trap
Chester Morris was 28 in Woman Trap as 'Ray Malone'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 28 1929
Poster of Fast Life
Fast Life
Chester Morris was 28 in Fast Life as 'Paul Palmer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1929
Poster of Alibi
Alibi
Chester Morris was 28 in Alibi as 'Chick Williams'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 1929

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Cimarron Strip
Cimarron Strip
Chester Morris was 66+ in Cimarron Strip
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 07 1967
Poster of Kraft Suspense Theatre
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Chester Morris was 62+ in Kraft Suspense Theatre as 'Blaine Davis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 10 1963
Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Chester Morris was 62+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre as 'Major Whitman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Chester Morris was 61+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Chester Morris was 60+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Ben Casey
Ben Casey
Chester Morris was 60+ in Ben Casey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961
Poster of Dr. Kildare
Dr. Kildare
Chester Morris was 60+ in Dr. Kildare as 'Tom Monahan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1961
Poster of Route 66
Route 66
Chester Morris was 59+ in Route 66 as 'Mr. Hull, Emmett McNeill'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1960
Poster of Checkmate
Checkmate
Chester Morris was 59+ in Checkmate as 'Albert DeWitt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1960
Poster of Diagnosis: Unknown
Diagnosis: Unknown
Chester Morris was 59+ in Diagnosis: Unknown
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 05 1960
Poster of Play of the Week
Play of the Week
Chester Morris was 58+ in Play of the Week as 'Swanson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 12 1959
Poster of Rawhide
Rawhide
Chester Morris was 57+ in Rawhide as 'Hugh Clements'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1959
Poster of Pursuit
Pursuit
Chester Morris was 57+ in Pursuit as 'Moody'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 22 1958
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
Chester Morris was 57+ in Naked City as 'Frank Manfred'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Chester Morris was 56+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957
Poster of Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Chester Morris was 55+ in Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre as 'Frank Simmons'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of Gang Busters
Gang Busters
Chester Morris was 51+ in Gang Busters as 'Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 20 1952
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Chester Morris was 50+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars as 'The Dansker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951
Poster of The Red Skelton Show
The Red Skelton Show
Chester Morris was 50+ in The Red Skelton Show as 'Tony'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1951
Poster of Tales of Tomorrow
Tales of Tomorrow
Chester Morris was 50+ in Tales of Tomorrow
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 03 1951
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Chester Morris was 49+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Lefty'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of Cameo Theatre
Cameo Theatre
Chester Morris was 49+ in Cameo Theatre as 'Merlini'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 16 1950
Poster of Robert Montgomery Presents
Robert Montgomery Presents
Chester Morris was 48+ in Robert Montgomery Presents as ', Col. Bobo Nolan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 30 1950
Poster of Lights Out
Lights Out
Chester Morris was 48+ in Lights Out
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 19 1949
Poster of Suspense
Suspense
Chester Morris was 47+ in Suspense as 'Edwards, '.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 06 1949
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Chester Morris was 47+ in Studio One as 'Jack Feeney, Jack Sparling, Sam Benson, Warden Garry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948