Joe Chrest
Known for
In television, Joe Chrest is a familiar actor whose face carries further than his name. 'Ant-Man' sits alongside the series work. The filmography opens in 1993. The bulk of the credits belong to action. His record holds 103 film and television credits. 23 episodes in 'Stranger Things' built the recognition.
Joe Chrest
83 Movies
20 Series
In television, Joe Chrest is a familiar actor whose face carries further than his name. 'Ant-Man' sits alongside the series work. The filmography opens in 1993. The bulk of the credits belong to action. His record holds 103 film and television credits. 23 episodes in 'Stranger Things' built the recognition.
Movies
Plays Lawyer Freeling
Killers of the Flower Moon
2023
Plays Mitchell
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2
2015
Plays Chief of Staff
G.I. Joe: Retaliation
2013
Plays Elkhorn Janitor Agent
Now You See Me
2013
Plays Paramedic
The Skeleton Key
2005
Plays Song and Dance Man from Bar
The Pelican Brief
1993
Plays Frank
Ant-Man
2015
Plays Tom Robinson
Erin Brockovich
2000
Plays Fender Roads' Manager
Ocean's Thirteen
2007
Plays David Schmidt
21 Jump Street
2012
Plays David Schmidt
22 Jump Street
2014
Plays JPL Controller
Battleship
2012
Plays Doctor
The Ring
2002
Plays Clemson Coach
The Blind Side
2009
Plays HELL'S ANGELS Director of Photography
The Aviator
2004
Plays DEA Agent #1
Homefront
2013
Plays Kevin Larsen
Gifted
2017
Plays 1st Sgt. John Roy
Battle: Los Angeles
2011
Plays Retirement Home Detective
RED
2010
Plays David Sims
Deepwater Horizon
2016
Plays Senator Vanning
Fly Me to the Moon
2024
Plays Deputy Moore
The Lucky One
2012
Plays Johnny / Schizophrenic Man
Oldboy
2013
Plays Business Suit Agent
Killing Them Softly
2012
Plays White Usher
The Butler
2013
Plays Sports Broadcaster
Secretariat
2010
Plays Amos Deason
Free State of Jones
2016
Plays Sex Shop Man #1
Full Frontal
2002
Plays Passenger
Drive Angry
2011
Plays Mr. Walters
Quiz Lady
2023
Plays Owens
Runaway Jury
2003
Plays Dale Swallows
Lisa Frankenstein
2024
Plays Trooper
Barefoot
2014
Plays Andy
Out of Sight
1998
Plays Rainbowland Audience Member
The Campaign
2012
Plays Detective Rudeski
Seeking Justice
2011
Plays Pastor
The Last Exorcism Part II
2013
Plays McGeorge Bundy
LBJ
2017
Plays Mr. Forrest
The Secret Life of Bees
2008
Plays Jerry
Welcome to the Rileys
2010
Plays David
The Dirt
2019
Plays Lawrence
Assassination Nation
2018
Plays Child Services Inspector
Knucklehead
2010
Plays Visiting Client
The Informant!
2009
Plays Jerry Lieberman
The Perfect Date
2019
Plays Virginia Cop
On the Road
2012
Plays Steven's Dad
I Love You Phillip Morris
2010
Plays Jim Ovbey
Front of the Class
2008
Plays Paul
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
2012
Plays Ira Wyman
The Front Runner
2018
TV Shows
Plays Ted Wheeler
Stranger Things
2016
Plays Walter Halter
Looking for Alaska
2019
Plays Bishop Matthew Paulsen
A Friend of the Family
2022
Plays Detective Demma
True Detective
2014
Plays Ross Bailes
The Purge
2018
Plays Joel Hilburn
Snoops
1999
Plays Art Luster
Thief
2006
Plays Al Maguire
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Raymond Dees
Millennium
1996
Plays Henry Yellen
Medium
2005
Plays Mercer
Columbo
1971
Plays Lieutenant Charles Bates
Law & Order
1990
Plays Investor
One Tree Hill
2003
Plays Bar Patron
Star Trek: Enterprise
2001
Plays Dino
Fallen Angels
1993
Plays Rich's Friend
Surface
2005
Plays Joe
Touched by an Angel
1994
Plays Officer Carmichael
Family Matters
1989
Plays Ramsey Pike
High Potential
2024
Plays Persimmon Phil
Deadwood
2004
Latest Trailers
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One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5
Full Filmography
Beware the Box Folk
Congressman Thomas Holt
2026
Film
Senior Prank
Officer Wyatt
2025
Film
High Potential
Ramsey Pike · 1 episode
2024–
TV
Fly Me to the Moon
Senator Vanning
2024
Film
Lisa Frankenstein
Dale Swallows
2024
Film
Killers of the Flower Moon
Lawyer Freeling
2023
Film
Ganymede
Big Lee
2023
Film
Quiz Lady
Mr. Walters
2023
Film
The Cran
Isaac
2022
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Joe Chrest and where are they from?
Joe Chrest is 63 years old, born on May 26, 1963 in St. Albans, West Virginia, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Joe Chrest?
Joe Chrest is best known for roles in Ant-Man, Now You See Me, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2.
How many movies has Joe Chrest been in?
Over a 33-year career (since 1993), Joe Chrest has appeared in 83 movies and 20 TV shows.
What was Joe Chrest's first movie?
The career of Joe Chrest began with King of the Hill (1993).
What is Joe Chrest's most recent movie or series?
Joe Chrest's most recent release is Beware the Box Folk, which premiered on October 27, 2026.
What TV shows has Joe Chrest appeared in?
On television, Joe Chrest has appeared in Stranger Things, True Detective, The Purge, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
Joe Chrest
1963-05-26 · St. Albans, West Virginia, USA
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.