Chester Morris
Birth date
February 16, 1901
Death date
September 11, 1970
Place of birth
New York City, New York, USA
Profession
Acting
Age
69 years
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.
Also known as
John Chester Brooks Morris
