
Chester Morris
Actor
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.
Born1901-02-16
Place of BirthNew York City, New York, USA
Known For

7.5
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Talk

5.8
The Mike Douglas Show
ComedyTalk
5.9
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
DramaComedy

7.4
The Red Skelton Show
ComedyTalk

6.0
Robert Montgomery Presents
Drama

5.7
Dr. Kildare
Drama

7.2
Rawhide
WesternDrama

6.2
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
WesternDrama

5.7
Naked City
DramaCrime

5.4
Studio One
Drama

5.9
Ben Casey
Drama

6.7
Route 66
DramaCrime
7.5
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Talk

5.1
Suspense
Drama

6.5
Kraft Suspense Theatre
MysteryDrama

6.0
Lights Out
Sci-Fi & FantasyCrime

6.4
Tales of Tomorrow
Sci-Fi & Fantasy

4.8
Checkmate
CrimeDrama

5.7
Cimarron Strip
Western

10.0
Espionage
Action & AdventureDrama
6.7
Lux Video Theatre
DramaComedy
7.0
Gang Busters
CrimeDrama

8.0
Play of the Week
ComedyDrama
8.0
Cameo Theatre
Drama