Joseph Chrest (born May 26, 1963 in St. Albans, West Virginia) is an American actor and academic, a member of Steven Soderbergh’s Production Posse. He is best known for Erin Brockovich, Jeff, Who Lives at Home, and Free State of Jones.
Chrest is an adjunct professor of theatre at Louisiana State University. He is married to Christine Chrest and the couple have two children.
Works with Joe Chrest:
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Film
- 1993 King of the Hill: Ben
- 1993 The Pelican Brief: Song and Dance Man from Bar
- 1993 House Of Secrets: Batist (Made-for-TV Movie)
- 1994 Cries from the Heart: Brandon Richards (TV Movie)
- 1995 The Underneath: Mr. Rodman
- 1995 Kingfish A Story Of Huey P Long: Carl Weiss (TV Movie)
- 1996 Schizopolis: Man in Parking Lot (Uncredited Role)
- 1996 The Lottery: Deputy Jeff Simmons (TV Movie)
- 1996 Desert Breeze: Jack (TV Movie)
- 1997 Clockwatchers: Detective
- 1998 Yukie: Michael
- 1998 Dangerous Proposition: Mark
- 1998 Out of Sight: Andy
- 1999 Hefner Unauthorized: Ed Gunn (TV Movie)
- 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
- 2003 Three The Dale Earnhardt Story: Jake Elder (TV Movie)
- 2004 The Aviator: Hell’s Angels Director of Photography
- 2004 Nikki And Nora: Charlie (TV Movie)
- 2005 Faith Of My Fathers: Craner (TV Movie)
- 2005 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 (TV Movie)
- 2009 I Love You Phillip Morris: Steven’s Dad
- 2009 The Informant!: Visiting Client
- 2009 The Blind Side: Clemson Coach
- 2010 House Of Bones: Benjamin (TV Movie)
- 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 Thats 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 (TV Movie)
- 2012 21 Jump Street: David Schmidt
- Reprised role in 22 Jump Street (2014).
- 2012 Battleship: JPL Commander
- 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 The Butler: White Usher
- 2013 Oldboy (2013): Johnny / Schizophrenic Man
- 2013 Homefront: DEA Agent #1
- 2013 Occult: Agent Colquitt (TV Movie)
- 2013 King Of Herrings: The Professor
- 2014 Barefoot: Trooper
- 2014 Black or White: Dave
- 2014 American Heist: Captain Sullivan
- 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: Charles Darrish
- 2016 Free State of Jones: James Eakins
- 2016 LBJ: McGeorge Bundy (Uncredited)
- 2016 Deepwater Horizon: Sims
- 2016 Killing Reagan: Jerry Parr (TV Movie)
- 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
- 2020 The Lovebirds: Red Robe Man
- 2022 Where the Crawdads Sing: Dr. Cone
- 2024 Lisa Frankenstein: Dale Swallows
Short Films
Television
- 1993 Law & Order: Lieutenant Charles Bates (1 episode)
- 1994 Family Matters: Officer Carmichael (1 episode)
- 1994 Columbo: Mercer (1 episode)
- 1995 Sweet Justice: Dylan Bramson (1 episode)
- 1995 Fallen Angels: Dino (1 episode)
- 1996 Nash Bridges: Kevin McMillan (1 episode)
- 1996 Millennium (1996): Raymond Dees (1 episode)
- 1997 Promised Land: Gary McNeely (1 episode)
- 1998 Chicago Hope: Judas (1 episode)
- 1999 Snoops: Joel Hilburn (1 episode)
- 2000 Touched by an Angel: Joe (1 episode)
- 2001 Level 9: Derek Santos (1 episode)
- 2004 CSI: Al Maguire (1 episode)
- 2004 Deadwood: Persimmon Phil (1 episode)
- 2004 Star Trek: Enterprise: Bar Patron (1 episode)
- 2005 Medium: Henry Yellen (1 episode)
- 2005 Surface: Rich’s Friend (1 episode)
- 2006 Thief: Art Luster (1 episode)
- 2007 K-Ville: Det. Ray McPherson (1 episode)
- 2010 One Tree Hill: Investor (1 episode)
- 2012 Breakout Kings: Detective Estes (2 episodes)
- 2012 Treme: James Townsend (2 episodes)
- 2014 Nashville: Ed Marshall (1 episode)
- 2014 True Detective: Detective Demma (5 episodes)
- 2016-Present Stranger Things: Ted Wheeler (recurring)
- 2017 Sun Records: Vernon Presley
- 2017 When The Streetlights Go On: Mr. Chambers
- 2018 Mr. Mercedes: Detective (2 episodes)
- 2018 The Purge: Ross Bailes (3 episodes)
- 2019 Looking for Alaska: Walter Halter (4 episodes)
- 2020 Paradise Lost: Jasper Cruikshank (1 episode)
- 2022 The First Lady: Dr. Pursh (2 episodes)
- 2022 A Friend Of The Family: Bishop Matthew Paulsen (4 episodes)
