Chester Morris

Biography

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.

Known For

Cimarron Strip 1967 ★ 5.7
Kraft Suspense Theatre 1963 ★ 6.5
Espionage 1963 ★ 10.0
Dr. Kildare 1961 ★ 5.7
Ben Casey 1961 ★ 5.9
Route 66 1960 ★ 6.7
Checkmate 1960 ★ 4.8
Rawhide 1959 ★ 7.2
Play of the Week 1959 ★ 8.0
Naked City 1958 ★ 5.7
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre 1956 ★ 6.2
Tales of Tomorrow 1951 ★ 6.4
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars 1951 ★ 7.2
Robert Montgomery Presents 1950 ★ 6.0
Suspense 1949 ★ 5.1
Studio One 1948 ★ 5.4
Three Godfathers 1936 ★ 6.9
Society Doctor 1935 ★ 7.3
The Gay Bride 1934 ★ 6.0
Blondie Johnson 1933 ★ 5.9
Infernal Machine 1933 ★ 7.0
Red-Headed Woman 1932 ★ 6.6
Second Choice 1930 ★ 8.0
The Show of Shows 1929 ★ 6.6