Chester Morris
Known for
Chester Morris is, in plain terms, an American actor, though the information on record about his career is limited. Known work: 93 credits. He earned a the Academy Award nomination for 'Alibi'.
Chester Morris
81 Movies
12 Series
Chester Morris is, in plain terms, an American actor, though the information on record about his career is limited. Known work: 93 credits. He earned a the Academy Award nomination for 'Alibi'.
Movies
Plays Performer in $20 Bet Sketch and 'Bicycle Built for Two' Numbers
The Show of Shows
1929
Plays R. Burton "Danny" Jones
Blondie Johnson
1933
Plays Jimmie 'Office Boy' Burnham
The Gay Bride
1934
Plays Dr. Morgan
Society Doctor
1935
Plays Jim "Socker" Conway
Smashing the Rackets
1938
Plays William 'Bill' / 'Willie' Legendre Jr.
Red-Headed Woman
1932
Plays Robert Mason
Devil's Playground
1937
Plays 'Hardtack' Hamilton
Canal Zone
1942
Plays Chester Morris
Sunday Night at the Trocadero
1937
Plays Robert 'Bob' Sangster
Three Godfathers
1936
Plays Ted
The Divorcee
1930
Plays John Morgan
The Big House
1930
Plays Bud Williams
King for a Night
1933
Plays Bill Brooks
Five Came Back
1939
Plays Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black
The Chance of a Lifetime
1943
Plays Dr. Carlo Lombardi
The She-Creature
1956
Plays Pop Weaver
The Great White Hope
1970
Plays Boston Blackie
Boston Blackie Goes Hollywood
1942
Plays Jimmy Donlin
They Met in a Taxi
1936
Plays Detective Anderson
The Bat Whispers
1930
Plays Jeff Gallagher
Secret Command
1944
Plays Mitch Mitchell
Pursuit
1935
Plays Gene Fillmore
Law of the Underworld
1938
Plays Hal Wilson
Blind Alley
1939
Plays Eddie Lang
I Promise to Pay
1937
Plays Steve Farrell
Moonlight Murder
1936
Plays Boston Blackie
Confessions of Boston Blackie
1941
Plays Boston Blackie
After Midnight with Boston Blackie
1943
Plays Doctor Craig
Pacific Liner
1939
Plays Mike McGann
Let's Talk It Over
1934
Plays Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black / Cyrus Peyton
A Close Call for Boston Blackie
1946
Plays Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black
Boston Blackie's Rendezvous
1945
Plays Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black
Boston Blackie's Chinese Venture
1949
Plays Kenneth 'Ken' Stockton
Sky Giant
1938
Plays 'Rocky' Blake
Thunder Afloat
1939
Plays Lt. Roger Craig
Cock of the Air
1932
Plays Jeff Crane
Public Hero Number 1
1935
Plays Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black
Trapped by Boston Blackie
1948
Plays Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black
One Mysterious Night
1944
Plays Jeff Morrell
I Live on Danger
1942
Plays Ross Hadley
Gambler's Choice
1944
Plays Lt. Jim Malone
The Marines Fly High
1940
Plays Nickey Solomon
Playing Around
1930
Plays John 'Doc' Madison
The Miracle Man
1932
Plays Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black
The Phantom Thief
1946
Plays Detective Humphrey Campbell
No Hands on the Clock
1941
Plays John Joseph Madden
Counterfeit
1936
Plays Doyle
Gift of Gab
1934
Plays Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black
Boston Blackie Booked on Suspicion
1945
Plays Foxy Pattis
Aerial Gunner
1943
TV Shows
Plays Blaine Davis
Kraft Suspense Theatre
1963
Plays Mr. Hull
Route 66
1960
Plays Frank Manfred
Naked City
1958
Plays Jack Feeney
Studio One
1948
Plays The Dansker
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
Plays Edwards
Suspense
1949
Plays Frank Simmons
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
1956
Plays Tom Monahan
Dr. Kildare
1961
Plays Col. Bobo Nolan
Robert Montgomery Presents
1950
Plays Albert DeWitt
Checkmate
1960
Plays Swanson
Play of the Week
1959
Plays Harry Kemp
Espionage
1963
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The Great White Hope
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The Great White Hope
Pop Weaver
1970
Film
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Blaine Davis · 1 episode
1963–1964
TV
Route 66
Mr. Hull · 1 episode
1963–1964
TV
Dr. Kildare
Tom Monahan · 1 episode
1963–1964
TV
Espionage
Harry Kemp · 1 episode
1964
TV
Naked City
Frank Manfred · 1 episode
1960–1961
TV
Checkmate
Albert DeWitt · 1 episode
1961
TV
Play of the Week
Swanson · 1 episode
1959–1960
TV
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Frank Simmons · 1 episode
1956–1957
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chester Morris still alive?
Chester Morris passed away on September 11, 1970 at age 69.
What are the most famous roles of Chester Morris?
Chester Morris is best known for roles in The Divorcee, The Big House, Red-Headed Woman.
How many movies has Chester Morris been in?
Over a 41-year career (since 1929), Chester Morris has appeared in 81 movies and 12 TV shows.
What was Chester Morris's first movie?
The career of Chester Morris began with Alibi (1929).
What is Chester Morris's most recent movie or series?
Chester Morris's most recent release is The Great White Hope, which premiered on October 11, 1970.
What TV shows has Chester Morris appeared in?
On television, Chester Morris has appeared in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Rawhide, Route 66, Dr. Kildare.
Chester Morris
1901-02-16 · New York City, New York, USA
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.