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Joe Chrest is an American actor and academic . He first debuted on screen in the 1993 film King of the Hill, directed by Steven Soderbergh. He portrays Ted Wheeler in Stranger Things.
His other roles include David Schmidt in 21 Jump Street and as Amos Deason in Free State of Jones. He has also appeared on stage. He also had a Minor role in Ant-Man.
Filmography
Film:
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | King of the Hill | Ben (as Joseph Chrest) |
| 1993 | House of Secrets | Batist |
| 1993 | The Pelican Brief | Song and Dance Man from Bar (as Joseph Chrest) |
| 1994 | Cries from the Heart | Brandon Richards |
| 1995 | The Underneath | Mr. Rodman |
| 1995 | Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long | Carl Weiss |
| 1996 | The Lottery | Deputy Jeff Simmons |
| 1996 | Desert Breeze | Jack |
| 1997 | Clockwatchers | Detective |
| 1998 | Yukie | Michael |
| 1998 | Dangerous Proposition | Mark |
| 1998 | Out of Sight | Andy |
| 1999 | Hefner: Unauthorized | Ed Gunn |
| 2000 | Erin Brockovich | Tom Robinson |
| 2000 | Lush | Greg |
| 2000 | Auggie Rose | Rhineback (uncredited) |
| 2002 | Full Frontal | Sex Shop Man #1 |
| 2002 | The Ring | Doctor |
| 2003 | Runaway Jury | Owens |
| 2004 | 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story | Jake Elder |
| 2004 | The Aviator | Hell's Angels Director of Photography |
| 2004 | Nikki and Nora | Charlie |
| 2005 | Faith of My Fathers | Craner |
| 2005 | The Skeleton Key | Paramedic |
| 2007 | Ocean's Thirteen | Fender Roads' Manager |
| 2008 | The Secret Life of Bees | Mr. Forrest |
| 2008 | Miracle at St. Anna | MP Doyle Ellis |
| 2008 | Who Do You Love | Malcolm Chisholm |
| 2008 | Front of the Class | Jim Ovbey |
| 2009 | I Love You Phillip Morris | Steven's Dad |
| 2009 | Kink | Ed |
| 2009 | The Informant! | Visiting Client |
| 2009 | The Blind Side | Clemson Coach |
| 2010 | House of Bones | Benjamin |
| 2010 | Welcome to the Rileys | Jerry |
| 2010 | Louis | Tom Anderson |
| 2010 | RED | Retirement Home Detective |
| 2010 | Secretariat | Sports Broadcaster |
| 2010 | Knucklehead | Child Services Inspector |
| 2011 | Drive Angry | F***ing Passenger |
| 2011 | Battle Los Angeles | 1st Sgt. John Roy |
| 2011 | Mask Maker | Electrician |
| 2011 | That's What I Am | Mr. Clear |
| 2011 | Love, Wedding, Marriage | John |
| 2011 | Seeking Justice | Detective Rudeski |
| 2011 | Butter | Butter Fan |
| 2011 | Texas Killing Fields | Salter |
| 2011 | Jeff, Who Lives at Home | Paul |
| 2011 | Hound Dogs | Trainer |
| 2012 | 21 Jump Street | David Schmidt |
| 2012 | Battleship | JPL Controller |
| 2012 | The Lucky One | Deputy Moore |
| 2012 | Killing Them Softly | Business Suit Agent |
| 2012 | On the Road | Virginia Cop |
| 2012 | The Campaign | Rainbowland Audience |
| 2012 | The Baytown Outlaws | ATF Agent |
| 2012 | Playing for Keeps | Referee |
| 2013 | The Last Exorcism Part II | Pastor |
| 2013 | G.I. Joe: Retaliation | Chief of Staff |
| 2013 | The Hot Flashes | Millie's Dad |
| 2013 | Now You See Me | Elkhorn Janitor Agent |
| 2013 | Lee Daniels' The Butler | White Usher |
| 2013 | Occult | Agent Colquitt |
| 2013 | Oldboy | Johnny / Schizophrenic Man |
| 2013 | Homefront | DEA Agent #1 |
| 2013 | King of Herrings | The Professor |
| 2014 | Barefoot | Trooper |
| 2014 | 22 Jump Street | David Schmidt |
| 2014 | Black or White | Dave |
| 2014 | American Heist | Captain Sullivan (Police) |
| 2015 | Focus | Jeweler (uncredited) |
| 2015 | Ant-Man | Frank |
| 2015 | I Saw the Light | Oscar Davis |
| 2015 | The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 | Mitchell |
| 2016 | Showing Roots | Fuzzy Canaday |
| 2016 | Cold Moon | Chalres Darrish |
| 2016 | Free State of Jones | James Eakins |
| 2016 | LBJ | McGeorge Bundy (uncredited) |
| 2016 | Deepwater Horizon | Sims |
| 2016 | Killing Reagan | Jerry Parr |
| 2016 | Like Son | Jeff Rugger |
| 2017 | Gifted | Kevin Larsen |
| 2018 | Assassination Nation | Lawrence |
| 2018 | The Front Runner | Ira Wyman |
| 2019 | The Dirt | David |
| 2019 | The Perfect Date | Harvey Lieberman |
| 2019 | Average Guys | Tommy |
| 2019 | Turducken | Bob Miller |
| 2020 | The Lovebirds | Red Robe Man |
Television:
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Law & Order | Lt. Charles Bates |
| 1994 | Family Matters | Officer Carmichael |
| 1994 | Columbo | Mercer |
| 1995 | Sweet Justice | Dylan |
| 1995 | Fallen Angels | Dino |
| 1996 | Nash Bridges | Kevin McMillan |
| 1996 | Millennium | Raymond Dees |
| 1997 | Promised Land | Gary McNeely |
| 1998 | Chicago Hope | Judas |
| 1999 | Snoops | Joel Hilburn |
| 2000 | Touched by an Angel | Joe |
| 2001 | Level 9 | Derek Santos |
| 2004 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Al Maguire |
| 2004 | Deadwood | Persimmon Phil |
| 2004 | Star Trek: Enterprise | Bar Patron |
| 2005 | Medium | Henry Yellen |
| 2005 | Surface | Rich's Friend |
| 2006 | Thief | Art Luster |
| 2007 | K-Ville | Det. Ray McPherson |
| 2010 | One Tree Hill | Investor |
| 2012 | Breakout Kings | Detective Estes |
| 2012 | Treme | James Townsend |
| 2014 | Nashville | Ed Marshall |
| 2014 | True Detective | Detective Demma |
| 2016 - present | Stranger Things | Ted Wheeler |
| 2017 | Sun Records | Vernon Presley |
| 2018 | Mr. Mercedes | Detective |
| 2018 | The Purge | Ross Bailes |
| 2019 | Looking for Alaska | Walter Halter / Walt Halter |
| 2020 | When the Street Lights Go On | Mr. Chambers |
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Stranger Things | Won |
Trivia
- He was born and raised in St. Alban's, West Virginia.
- He attended St. Alban's High School.
- He is married to Christine Chrest and have two childern Nicolas and Samantha.
- He is a veteran of the United States Air Force earning expert marksman and Cold War commendations.
- He resides in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
