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Chester Morris

(1901-1970)
American actor
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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 received an Academy Award nomination for Alibi (1929). Morris is remembered for portraying Boston Blackie, a criminal-turned-detective, in the 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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  • Brooks
    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
    William Morris · Father · 1861-1936 · American actor edit info
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  • Adrian Morris
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