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Joe Chrest

Bio: Joseph Chrest is an American academic and actor. He has had roles in numerous films and television shows including 21 Jump Street, 22 Jump Street, Oldboy, Lee Daniels' The Butler, The Perfect Date, and as Ted Wheeler in Stranger Things
Born: Sun, May 26 1963
Birthplace: St. Albans, West Virginia, USA
Joe Chrest is 61 years old
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Poster of Fly Me to the Moon
Fly Me to the Moon
Joe Chrest was 61 in Fly Me to the Moon as 'Senator Vanning'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 10 2024
Poster of Lisa Frankenstein
Lisa Frankenstein
Joe Chrest was 60 in Lisa Frankenstein as 'Dale Swallows'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 07 2024
Poster of Killers of the Flower Moon
Killers of the Flower Moon
Joe Chrest was 60 in Killers of the Flower Moon as 'Lawyer Freeling'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 18 2023
Poster of Ganymede
Ganymede
Joe Chrest was 60 in Ganymede as 'Big Lee'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 23 2023
Poster of Quiz Lady
Quiz Lady
Joe Chrest was 60 in Quiz Lady as 'Mr. Walters'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 09 2023
Poster of Where the Crawdads Sing
Where the Crawdads Sing
Joe Chrest was 59 in Where the Crawdads Sing as 'Dr. Cone'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 14 2022
Poster of Turducken
Turducken
Joe Chrest was 57 in Turducken as 'Bob Miller'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 15 2020
Poster of The Lovebirds
The Lovebirds
Joe Chrest was 56 in The Lovebirds as 'Red Robe Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 22 2020
Poster of The Perfect Date
The Perfect Date
Joe Chrest was 55 in The Perfect Date as 'Jerry Lieberman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 2019
Poster of The Dirt
The Dirt
Joe Chrest was 55 in The Dirt as 'David'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 22 2019
Poster of The Front Runner
The Front Runner
Joe Chrest was 55 in The Front Runner as 'Ira Wyman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 06 2018
Poster of Assassination Nation
Assassination Nation
Joe Chrest was 55 in Assassination Nation as 'Lawrence'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 21 2018
Poster of LBJ
LBJ
Joe Chrest was 54 in LBJ as 'McGeorge Bundy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 2017
Poster of Gifted
Gifted
Joe Chrest was 53 in Gifted as 'Kevin Larsen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 2017
Poster of Cold Moon
Cold Moon
Joe Chrest was 53 in Cold Moon as 'Charlres Darrish'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 27 2016
Poster of Killing Reagan
Killing Reagan
Joe Chrest was 53 in Killing Reagan as 'Jerry Parr'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 16 2016
Poster of Deepwater Horizon
Deepwater Horizon
Joe Chrest was 53 in Deepwater Horizon as 'David Sims'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 28 2016
Poster of Like Son
Like Son
Joe Chrest was 53 in Like Son as 'Jeff Rugger'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 15 2016
Poster of Free State of Jones
Free State of Jones
Joe Chrest was 53 in Free State of Jones as 'Amos Deason'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 24 2016
Poster of Showing Roots
Showing Roots
Joe Chrest was 52 in Showing Roots as 'Fuzzy Canaday'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 23 2016
Poster of I Saw the Light
I Saw the Light
Joe Chrest was 52 in I Saw the Light as 'Oscar Davis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 2016
Poster of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2
Joe Chrest was 52 in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 as 'Mitchell'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 18 2015
Poster of Ant-Man
Ant-Man
Joe Chrest was 52 in Ant-Man as 'Frank'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 14 2015
Poster of Focus
Focus
Joe Chrest was 51 in Focus as 'Jeweler (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 25 2015
Poster of American Heist
American Heist
Joe Chrest was 51 in American Heist as 'Captain Sullivan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 11 2014
Poster of Black or White
Black or White
Joe Chrest was 51 in Black or White as 'Dave'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 06 2014
Poster of 22 Jump Street
22 Jump Street
Joe Chrest was 51 in 22 Jump Street as 'David Schmidt'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 05 2014
Poster of King of Herrings
King of Herrings
Joe Chrest was 50 in King of Herrings as 'The Professor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 04 2014
Poster of Barefoot
Barefoot
Joe Chrest was 50 in Barefoot as 'Trooper'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 02 2014
Poster of Oldboy
Oldboy
Joe Chrest was 50 in Oldboy as 'Johnny / Schizophrenic Man'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 14 2013
Poster of Homefront
Homefront
Joe Chrest was 50 in Homefront as 'DEA Agent #1'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 12 2013
Poster of The Butler
The Butler
Joe Chrest was 50 in The Butler as 'White Usher'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 2013
Poster of The Hot Flashes
The Hot Flashes
Joe Chrest was 50 in The Hot Flashes as 'Millie's Dad'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 2013
Poster of Now You See Me
Now You See Me
Joe Chrest was 50 in Now You See Me as 'Elkhorn Janitor Agent'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 29 2013
Poster of G.I. Joe: Retaliation
G.I. Joe: Retaliation
Joe Chrest was 49 in G.I. Joe: Retaliation as 'Chief of Staff'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 27 2013
Poster of The Last Exorcism Part II
The Last Exorcism Part II
Joe Chrest was 49 in The Last Exorcism Part II as 'Pastor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 28 2013
Poster of Playing for Keeps
Playing for Keeps
Joe Chrest was 49 in Playing for Keeps as 'Referee'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 29 2012
Poster of Butter
Butter
Joe Chrest was 49 in Butter as 'Butter Fan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 2012
Poster of The Baytown Outlaws
The Baytown Outlaws
Joe Chrest was 49 in The Baytown Outlaws as 'ATF Agent'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 27 2012
Poster of The Campaign
The Campaign
Joe Chrest was 49 in The Campaign as 'Rainbowland Audience Member'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 09 2012
Poster of Killing Them Softly
Killing Them Softly
Joe Chrest was 49 in Killing Them Softly as 'Business Suit Agent'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 30 2012
Poster of On the Road
On the Road
Joe Chrest was 48 in On the Road as 'Virginia Cop'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 22 2012
Poster of The Lucky One
The Lucky One
Joe Chrest was 48 in The Lucky One as 'Deputy Moore'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 19 2012
Poster of Battleship
Battleship
Joe Chrest was 48 in Battleship as 'JPL Controller'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 11 2012
Poster of Jeff, Who Lives at Home
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
Joe Chrest was 48 in Jeff, Who Lives at Home as 'Paul'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 2012
Poster of 21 Jump Street
21 Jump Street
Joe Chrest was 48 in 21 Jump Street as 'David Schmidt'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 14 2012
Poster of Texas Killing Fields
Texas Killing Fields
Joe Chrest was 48 in Texas Killing Fields as 'Salter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 2011
Poster of Seeking Justice
Seeking Justice
Joe Chrest was 48 in Seeking Justice as 'Detective Rudeski'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 2011
Poster of Love, Wedding, Marriage
Love, Wedding, Marriage
Joe Chrest was 48 in Love, Wedding, Marriage
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 03 2011
Poster of That's What I Am
That's What I Am
Joe Chrest was 47 in That's What I Am as 'Mr. Clear'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 2011
Poster of Mask Maker
Mask Maker
Joe Chrest was 47 in Mask Maker as 'Electrician'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 12 2011
Poster of Battle: Los Angeles
Battle: Los Angeles
Joe Chrest was 47 in Battle: Los Angeles as '1st Sgt. John Roy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 08 2011
Poster of Drive Angry
Drive Angry
Joe Chrest was 47 in Drive Angry as 'Passenger'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 24 2011
Poster of Hound Dogs
Hound Dogs
Joe Chrest was 47 in Hound Dogs as 'Trainer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of Welcome to the Rileys
Welcome to the Rileys
Joe Chrest was 47 in Welcome to the Rileys as 'Jerry'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 2010
Poster of Knucklehead
Knucklehead
Joe Chrest was 47 in Knucklehead as 'Child Services Inspector'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 2010
Poster of RED
RED
Joe Chrest was 47 in RED as 'Retirement Home Detective'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 13 2010
Poster of Secretariat
Secretariat
Joe Chrest was 47 in Secretariat as 'Sports Broadcaster'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 20 2010
Poster of I Love You Phillip Morris
I Love You Phillip Morris
Joe Chrest was 46 in I Love You Phillip Morris as 'Steven's Dad'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 04 2010
Poster of House of Bones
House of Bones
Joe Chrest was 46 in House of Bones as 'Benjamin'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 16 2010
Poster of Louis
Louis
Joe Chrest was 46 in Louis as 'Tom Anderson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of The Blind Side
The Blind Side
Joe Chrest was 46 in The Blind Side as 'Clemson Coach'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 2009
Poster of The Informant!
The Informant!
Joe Chrest was 46 in The Informant! as 'Visiting Client'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 2009
Poster of Front of the Class
Front of the Class
Joe Chrest was 45 in Front of the Class as 'Jim Ovbey'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 07 2008
Poster of The Secret Life of Bees
The Secret Life of Bees
Joe Chrest was 45 in The Secret Life of Bees as 'Mr. Forrest'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 17 2008
Poster of Miracle at St. Anna
Miracle at St. Anna
Joe Chrest was 45 in Miracle at St. Anna as 'MP Doyle Ellis'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 15 2008
Poster of Who Do You Love
Who Do You Love
Joe Chrest was 45 in Who Do You Love as 'Malcolm Chisholm'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 11 2008
Poster of Ocean's Thirteen
Ocean's Thirteen
Joe Chrest was 44 in Ocean's Thirteen as 'Fender Roads' Manager'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 05 2007
Poster of The Skeleton Key
The Skeleton Key
Joe Chrest was 42 in The Skeleton Key as 'Paramedic'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 29 2005
Poster of Faith of My Fathers
Faith of My Fathers
Joe Chrest was 42 in Faith of My Fathers as 'Craner'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 30 2005
Poster of The Aviator
The Aviator
Joe Chrest was 41 in The Aviator as 'HELL'S ANGELS Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 2004
Poster of 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story
3: The Dale Earnhardt Story
Joe Chrest was 41 in 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story as 'Jake Elder'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 11 2004
Poster of Runaway Jury
Runaway Jury
Joe Chrest was 39 in Runaway Jury as 'Owens'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 16 2003
Poster of The Ring
The Ring
Joe Chrest was 39 in The Ring as 'Doctor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 2002
Poster of Full Frontal
Full Frontal
Joe Chrest was 39 in Full Frontal as 'Sex Shop Man #1'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 2002
Poster of Auggie Rose
Auggie Rose
Joe Chrest was 36 in Auggie Rose as 'Rhineback (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 14 2000
Poster of Erin Brockovich
Erin Brockovich
Joe Chrest was 36 in Erin Brockovich as 'Tom Robinson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 2000
Poster of Hefner: Unauthorized
Hefner: Unauthorized
Joe Chrest was 36 in Hefner: Unauthorized as 'Ed Gunn'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 08 1999
Poster of Lush
Lush
Joe Chrest was 35 in Lush as 'Greg'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Out of Sight
Out of Sight
Joe Chrest was 35 in Out of Sight as 'Andy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1998
Poster of Dangerous Proposition
Dangerous Proposition
Joe Chrest was 34 in Dangerous Proposition as 'Mark'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1998
Poster of Solitude Point
Solitude Point
Joe Chrest was 34 in Solitude Point as 'Michael'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 14 1998
Poster of Clockwatchers
Clockwatchers
Joe Chrest was 34 in Clockwatchers as 'Detective'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 12 1997
Poster of Schizopolis
Schizopolis
Joe Chrest was 33 in Schizopolis as 'Man in Parking Lot'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 02 1997
Poster of The Lottery
The Lottery
Joe Chrest was 33 in The Lottery as 'Deputy Jeff Simmons'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 29 1996
Poster of The Underneath
The Underneath
Joe Chrest was 31 in The Underneath as 'Mr. Rodman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 28 1995
Poster of Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long
Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long
Joe Chrest was 31 in Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long as 'Carl Weiss'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 18 1995
Poster of Cries from the Heart
Cries from the Heart
Joe Chrest was 31 in Cries from the Heart as 'Brandon Richards'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 16 1994
Poster of House of Secrets
House of Secrets
Joe Chrest was 30 in House of Secrets as 'Batist'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 31 1993
Poster of The Pelican Brief
The Pelican Brief
Joe Chrest was 30 in The Pelican Brief as 'Song and Dance Man from Bar'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1993
Poster of King of the Hill
King of the Hill
Joe Chrest was 30 in King of the Hill as 'Ben'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 20 1993
Poster of The Cran
The Cran
Joe Chrest will be 61+ in The Cran as 'Isaac'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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 A Friend of the Family
A Friend of the Family
Joe Chrest was 59+ in A Friend of the Family as 'Bishop Matthew Paulsen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 06 2022
Poster of Looking for Alaska
Looking for Alaska
Joe Chrest was 56+ in Looking for Alaska as 'Walter Halter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 19 2019
Poster of The Purge
The Purge
Joe Chrest was 55+ in The Purge as 'Ross Bailes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 04 2018
Poster of Stranger Things
Stranger Things
Joe Chrest was 53+ in Stranger Things as 'Ted Wheeler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 15 2016
Poster of True Detective
True Detective
Joe Chrest was 50+ in True Detective as 'Detective Demma'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 2014
Poster of Surface
Surface
Joe Chrest was 42+ in Surface as 'Rich's Friend'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 2005
Poster of Medium
Medium
Joe Chrest was 41+ in Medium as 'Henry Yellen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 03 2005
Poster of One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill
Joe Chrest was 40+ in One Tree Hill as 'Investor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2003
Poster of Star Trek: Enterprise
Star Trek: Enterprise
Joe Chrest was 38+ in Star Trek: Enterprise as 'Bar Patron'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 2001
Poster of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Joe Chrest was 37+ in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as 'Al Maguire'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of Millennium
Millennium
Joe Chrest was 33+ in Millennium as 'Raymond Dees'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 25 1996
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Joe Chrest was 31+ in Touched by an Angel as 'Joe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of Chicago Hope
Chicago Hope
Joe Chrest was 31+ in Chicago Hope
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1994
Poster of Fallen Angels
Fallen Angels
Joe Chrest was 30+ in Fallen Angels as 'Dino'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 01 1993
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Joe Chrest was 27+ in Law & Order as 'Lieutenant Charles Bates'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of Columbo
Columbo
Joe Chrest was 8+ in Columbo as 'Mercer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971