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Chester Morris

Acting

Chester Morris

Born
1901-02-16 · New York City, New York, USA
Died
1970-09-11
Filmography
118 titles on TMDB
About Chester Morris

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.

Backdrop from The Great White Hope

Films & television

91 titles

Jimmie Burnham in 'The Gay Bride' (archive footage)

'Hardtack' Hamilton

Performer in $20 Bet Sketch and 'Bicycle Built for Two' Numbers

Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black

R. Burton "Danny" Jones

William 'Bill' / 'Willie' Legendre Jr.

Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black / Cyrus Peyton

Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black

Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black

Detective Humphrey Campbell

Jimmie 'Office Boy' Burnham

Dr. Carlo Lombardi

Self (archive footage)

Jim Holden / Dr. Gary Currier

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