Chester Morris, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Chester Morris

actor

Date of Birth: 16-Feb-1901

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 11-Sep-1970

Profession: stage actor, television actor, film actor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

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.