Joe Chrest
Biography
Joe Chrest is an American academic and actor. He was born on May 26, 1963, in St. Albans, West Virginia, USA. His acting career includes roles in numerous films and television shows. Among his credits are appearances in 21 Jump Street, 22 Jump Street, Oldboy, Lee Daniels' The Butler, and The Perfect Date. He is also known for his role as Ted Wheeler in the television series Stranger Things. He has a total of 119 known credits as an actor on the Movie Database platform.
Career overview
Joe Chrest is an American actor and academic born on May 26, 1963, in St. Albans, West Virginia. He has established a prolific screen career with one hundred nineteen known credits in film and television.
Throughout his career, Chrest has appeared in numerous well known productions. His film credits include roles in 21 Jump Street, 22 Jump Street, Oldboy, Lee Daniels The Butler, and The Perfect Date. In television, he is also recognized for his role as Ted Wheeler in the series Stranger Things.
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118 titles- One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5 (2026) as Self (uncredited)
- Senior Prank (2025) as Officer Wyatt
- High Potential (2024) as Ramsey Pike
- Fly Me to the Moon (2024) as Senator Vanning
- Lisa Frankenstein (2024) as Dale Swallows
- Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) as Lawyer Freeling
- Quiz Lady (2023) as Mr. Walters
- Ganymede (2023) as Big Lee
- Where the Crawdads Sing (2022) as Dr. Cone
- A Friend of the Family (2022) as Bishop Matthew Paulsen
- The Cran (2022) as Isaac
- The Lovebirds (2020) as Red Robe Man
- Turducken (2020) as Bob Miller
- Looking for Alaska (2019) as Walter Halter
- The Perfect Date (2019) as Jerry Lieberman
- The Dirt (2019) as David
- The Purge (2018) as Ross Bailes
- Assassination Nation (2018) as Lawrence
- The Front Runner (2018) as Ira Wyman
- Gifted (2017) as Kevin Larsen
- LBJ (2017) as McGeorge Bundy
- Stranger Things (2016) as Ted Wheeler
- Deepwater Horizon (2016) as David Sims
- Free State of Jones (2016) as Amos Deason
- I Saw the Light (2016) as Oscar Davis
- Cold Moon (2016) as Charlres Darrish
- Killing Reagan (2016) as Jerry Parr
- Showing Roots (2016) as Fuzzy Canaday
- Like Son (2016) as Jeff Rugger
- Ant-Man (2015) as Frank
- The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015) as Mitchell
- Focus (2015) as Jeweler (uncredited)
- Black or White (2015) as Dave
- True Detective (2014) as Detective Demma
- 22 Jump Street (2014) as David Schmidt
- Barefoot (2014) as Trooper
- American Heist (2014) as Captain Sullivan
- King of Herrings (2014) as The Professor
- Now You See Me (2013) as Elkhorn Janitor Agent
- G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013) as Chief of Staff
- Homefront (2013) as DEA Agent #1
- Oldboy (2013) as Johnny / Schizophrenic Man
- The Butler (2013) as White Usher
- The Last Exorcism Part II (2013) as Pastor
- The Hot Flashes (2013) as Millie's Dad
- 21 Jump Street (2012) as David Schmidt
- Battleship (2012) as JPL Controller
- The Lucky One (2012) as Deputy Moore
- Killing Them Softly (2012) as Business Suit Agent
- The Campaign (2012) as Rainbowland Audience Member
- Playing for Keeps (2012) as Referee
- On the Road (2012) as Virginia Cop
- The Baytown Outlaws (2012) as ATF Agent
- Jeff, Who Lives at Home (2012) as Paul
- Butter (2012) as Butter Fan
- Battle: Los Angeles (2011) as 1st Sgt. John Roy
- Drive Angry (2011) as Passenger
- Texas Killing Fields (2011) as Salter
- Seeking Justice (2011) as Detective Rudeski
- Love, Wedding, Marriage (2011)
- That's What I Am (2011) as Mr. Clear
- Mask Maker (2011) as Electrician
- Hound Dogs (2011) as Trainer
- RED (2010) as Retirement Home Detective
- Secretariat (2010) as Sports Broadcaster
- I Love You Phillip Morris (2010) as Steven's Dad
- Welcome to the Rileys (2010) as Jerry
- Knucklehead (2010) as Child Services Inspector
- House of Bones (2010) as Benjamin
- Louis (2010) as Tom Anderson
- The Blind Side (2009) as Clemson Coach
- The Informant! (2009) as Visiting Client
- Kink (2009) as Ed
- The Secret Life of Bees (2008) as Mr. Forrest
- Front of the Class (2008) as Jim Ovbey
- Miracle at St. Anna (2008) as MP Doyle Ellis
- Who Do You Love (2008) as Malcolm Chisholm
- Ocean's Thirteen (2007) as Fender Roads' Manager
- Thief (2006) as Art Luster
- Medium (2005) as Henry Yellen
- Surface (2005) as Rich's Friend
- The Skeleton Key (2005) as Paramedic
- Faith of My Fathers (2005) as Craner
- The Aviator (2004) as HELL'S ANGELS Director of Photography
- 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story (2004) as Jake Elder
- Nikki and Nora (2004) as Charlie
- One Tree Hill (2003) as Investor
- Runaway Jury (2003) as Owens
- The Ring (2002) as Doctor
- Full Frontal (2002) as Sex Shop Man #1
- Star Trek: Enterprise (2001) as Bar Patron
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Al Maguire
- Erin Brockovich (2000) as Tom Robinson
- Auggie Rose (2000) as Rhineback (uncredited)
- Snoops (1999) as Joel Hilburn
- Hefner: Unauthorized (1999) as Ed Gunn
- Lush (1999) as Greg
- Out of Sight (1998) as Andy
- Dangerous Proposition (1998) as Mark
- Solitude Point (1998) as Michael
- Clockwatchers (1997) as Detective
- Schizopolis (1997) as Man in Parking Lot
- Millennium (1996) as Raymond Dees
- The Lottery (1996) as Deputy Jeff Simmons
- Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long (1995) as Carl Weiss
- The Underneath (1995) as Mr. Rodman
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Judas
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Joe
- Cries from the Heart (1994) as Brandon Richards
- Fallen Angels (1993) as Dino
- The Pelican Brief (1993) as Song and Dance Man from Bar
- King of the Hill (1993) as Ben
- House of Secrets (1993) as Batist
- Law & Order (1990) as Lieutenant Charles Bates
- Family Matters (1989) as Officer Carmichael
- Columbo (1971) as Mercer
- 99.9 FEAR FM as Phillip Montgomery
- Beware the Box Folk as Congressman Holt
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Joe Chrest best known for?
Joe Chrest is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including High Potential (2024), Fly Me to the Moon (2024), Lisa Frankenstein (2024), Killers of the Flower Moon (2023).
When and where was Joe Chrest born?
Joe Chrest was born on May 26, 1963 in St. Albans, West Virginia, USA.
How many credits does Joe Chrest have?
Joe Chrest has accumulated over 118 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2026.
What is Joe Chrest's background in cinema and television?
Joe Chrest is an American academic and actor. He was born on May 26, 1963, in St. Albans, West Virginia, USA. His acting career includes roles in numerous films and television shows. Among his credits are appearances in 21 Jump Street, 22 Jump Street, Oldboy, Lee Daniels' The Butler, and The Perfect Date. He is also kn...