Chester Morris

John Chester Brooks Morris (February 16, 1901 - September 11, 1970) was an American actor, perhaps most famous for his role in the Boston Blackie detective series of the 1940s. He was a dark, handsome, firm-jawed actor who appealed to both men and women with his confidence and good-natured humor. He was born in New York City, the son of actor William Morris. He made his Broadway debut at 15 in Lionel Barrymore's The Copperhead. At 17, he billed h... more

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  • Feb 16, 1901

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  • Sep 11, 1970 (age 69 years)

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