Joe Chrest
Born: 1963-05-26 in St. Albans, West Virginia, USA
Known For: Acting
Biography
Joseph Chrest is an American academic and actor. He has had roles in numerous films and television shows including 21 Jump Street, 22 Jump Street, Oldboy, Lee Daniels' The Butler, The Perfect Date, and as Ted Wheeler in Stranger Things.
Filmography
2025
- Stranger Things 5: The Finale as Ted Wheeler
- Senior Prank as Officer Wyatt
2024
- Fly Me to the Moon as Senator Vanning
- Lisa Frankenstein as Dale Swallows
2023
- Killers of the Flower Moon as Lawyer Freeling
- Ganymede as Big Lee
- Quiz Lady as Mr. Walters
2022
- Where the Crawdads Sing as Dr. Cone
- A Friend of the Family as Bishop Matthew Paulsen
- The Cran as Isaac
2020
- Turducken as Bob Miller
- The Lovebirds as Red Robe Man
2019
- The Perfect Date as Jerry Lieberman
- The Dirt as David
- Looking for Alaska as Walter Halter
2018
- The Purge as Ross Bailes
- Assassination Nation as Lawrence
- The Front Runner as Ira Wyman
2016
- Stranger Things as Ted Wheeler
- Deepwater Horizon as David Sims
- Free State of Jones as Amos Deason
- Cold Moon as Charlres Darrish
- Like Son as Jeff Rugger
- Killing Reagan as Jerry Parr
- Showing Roots as Fuzzy Canaday
- I Saw the Light as Oscar Davis
2015
- The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 as Mitchell
- Ant-Man as Frank
- Focus as Jeweler (uncredited)
2014
- True Detective as Detective Demma
- 22 Jump Street as David Schmidt
- Barefoot as Trooper
- American Heist as Captain Sullivan
- Black or White as Dave
- King of Herrings as The Professor
2013
- Now You See Me as Elkhorn Janitor Agent
- Homefront as DEA Agent #1
- G.I. Joe: Retaliation as Chief of Staff
- The Butler as White Usher
- Oldboy as Johnny / Schizophrenic Man
- The Last Exorcism Part II as Pastor
- The Hot Flashes as Millie's Dad
2012
- 21 Jump Street as David Schmidt
- Battleship as JPL Controller
- The Lucky One as Deputy Moore
- Playing for Keeps as Referee
- Killing Them Softly as Business Suit Agent
- The Campaign as Rainbowland Audience Member
- Jeff, Who Lives at Home as Paul
- Butter as Butter Fan
- The Baytown Outlaws as ATF Agent
- On the Road as Virginia Cop
2011
- Battle: Los Angeles as 1st Sgt. John Roy
- Drive Angry as Passenger
- Mask Maker as Electrician
- Texas Killing Fields as Salter
- Seeking Justice as Detective Rudeski
- That's What I Am as Mr. Clear
- Hound Dogs as Trainer
- Love, Wedding, Marriage
2010
- RED as Retirement Home Detective
- Secretariat as Sports Broadcaster
- Louis as Tom Anderson
- I Love You Phillip Morris as Steven's Dad
- Knucklehead as Child Services Inspector
- Welcome to the Rileys as Jerry
- House of Bones as Benjamin
2009
- The Blind Side as Clemson Coach
- Kink as Ed
- The Informant! as Visiting Client
2008
- The Secret Life of Bees as Mr. Forrest
- Miracle at St. Anna as MP Doyle Ellis
- Front of the Class as Jim Ovbey
- Who Do You Love as Malcolm Chisholm
2007
- Ocean's Thirteen as Fender Roads' Manager
2005
- Medium as Henry Yellen
- The Skeleton Key as Paramedic
- Surface as Rich's Friend
- Faith of My Fathers as Craner
2004
- The Aviator as HELL'S ANGELS Director of Photography
- 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story as Jake Elder
- Nikki and Nora as Charlie
2003
- One Tree Hill as Investor
- Runaway Jury as Owens
2002
- The Ring as Doctor
- Full Frontal as Sex Shop Man #1
2001
- Star Trek: Enterprise as Bar Patron
2000
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as Al Maguire
- Erin Brockovich as Tom Robinson
- Auggie Rose as Rhineback (uncredited)
1999
- Snoops as Joel Hilburn
- Hefner: Unauthorized as Ed Gunn
- Lush as Greg
1998
- Out of Sight as Andy
- Solitude Point as Michael
- Dangerous Proposition as Mark
1997
- Schizopolis as Man in Parking Lot
- Clockwatchers as Detective
1996
- Millennium as Raymond Dees
- The Lottery as Deputy Jeff Simmons
1995
- Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long as Carl Weiss
- The Underneath as Mr. Rodman
1994
- Chicago Hope
- Touched by an Angel as Joe
- Cries from the Heart as Brandon Richards
1993
- The Pelican Brief as Song and Dance Man from Bar
- Fallen Angels as Dino
- King of the Hill as Ben
- House of Secrets as Batist
1990
- Law & Order as Lieutenant Charles Bates
1989
- Family Matters as Officer Carmichael
1971
- Columbo as Mercer