Chester Morris

(1901-1970)

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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.

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Born	John Chester Brooks Morris 16 February 1901 New York City, New York
Died	11 September 1970 (aged 69) New Hope, Pennsylvania
Zodiac	Aquarius
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Suzanne Kilborn 1907-2002 American, Actress · m. 1926; div. 1940 info edit

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Lillian Kenton Barker - · m. 1940 info edit

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Brooks info 1st child with Suzanne Kilborn Male b. 1928 Age: 97 1928- Celebrity Baby

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Cynthia info 2nd child with Suzanne Kilborn Female b. 1930 Age: 95 1930- Celebrity Baby

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Kenton info 3rd child with Lillian Kenton Barker Male b. 1947 Age: 78 1947- Celebrity Baby

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William Morris · Father · 1861-1936 · American actor edit info

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Etta Hawkins · Mother · 1865-1945 · American actress edit info

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Adrian Morris · Brother · 1907-1941 · American, Actor edit info

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Roland West · Friend · 1885-1952 · American film director edit info

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Gloria Swanson · Friend · 1899-1983 · American actress edit info

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Dorothy Dare 1913-1981 actress, singer info edit view couple »

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b. 1947

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