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
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Mike Douglas Show
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Robert Montgomery Presents
Naked City
Ben Casey
Rawhide
Dr. Kildare
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Studio One
Route 66
The Red Skelton Show
Lights Out
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Suspense
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Tales of Tomorrow
Checkmate