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Joe Chrest

Joe Chrest

Acting·1963·97 films

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.

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Filmography

Ant-Man
Ant-Man (2015)Frank
Now You See Me
Now You See Me (2013)Elkhorn Janitor Agent
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015)Mitchell
21 Jump Street
21 Jump Street (2012)David Schmidt
22 Jump Street
22 Jump Street (2014)David Schmidt
Focus
Focus (2015)Jeweler (uncredited)
RED
RED (2010)Retirement Home Detective
Ocean's Thirteen
Ocean's Thirteen (2007)Fender Roads' Manager
The Blind Side
The Blind Side (2009)Clemson Coach
The Ring
The Ring (2002)Doctor
Battleship
Battleship (2012)JPL Controller
Gifted
Gifted (2017)Kevin Larsen
The Aviator
The Aviator (2004)HELL'S ANGELS Director of Photography
G.I. Joe: Retaliation
G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013)Chief of Staff
Deepwater Horizon
Deepwater Horizon (2016)David Sims
Killers of the Flower Moon
Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)Lawyer Freeling
Homefront
Homefront (2013)DEA Agent #1
The Lucky One
The Lucky One (2012)Deputy Moore
Battle: Los Angeles
Battle: Los Angeles (2011)1st Sgt. John Roy
Erin Brockovich
Erin Brockovich (2000)Tom Robinson
The Perfect Date
The Perfect Date (2019)Jerry Lieberman
The Butler
The Butler (2013)White Usher
Killing Them Softly
Killing Them Softly (2012)Business Suit Agent
Where the Crawdads Sing
Where the Crawdads Sing (2022)Dr. Cone
The Skeleton Key
The Skeleton Key (2005)Paramedic
Oldboy
Oldboy (2013)Johnny / Schizophrenic Man
Drive Angry
Drive Angry (2011)Passenger
The Campaign
The Campaign (2012)Rainbowland Audience Member
I Love You Phillip Morris
I Love You Phillip Morris (2010)Steven's Dad
The Pelican Brief
The Pelican Brief (1993)Song and Dance Man from Bar
Free State of Jones
Free State of Jones (2016)Amos Deason
Runaway Jury
Runaway Jury (2003)Owens
Out of Sight
Out of Sight (1998)Andy
The Dirt
The Dirt (2019)David
Fly Me to the Moon
Fly Me to the Moon (2024)Senator Vanning
Seeking Justice
Seeking Justice (2011)Detective Rudeski
The Informant!
The Informant! (2009)Visiting Client
On the Road
On the Road (2012)Virginia Cop
Assassination Nation
Assassination Nation (2018)Lawrence
The Lovebirds
The Lovebirds (2020)Red Robe Man
Playing for Keeps
Playing for Keeps (2012)Referee
Barefoot
Barefoot (2014)Trooper
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
Jeff, Who Lives at Home (2012)Paul
Secretariat
Secretariat (2010)Sports Broadcaster
The Last Exorcism Part II
The Last Exorcism Part II (2013)Pastor
Lisa Frankenstein
Lisa Frankenstein (2024)Dale Swallows
The Secret Life of Bees
The Secret Life of Bees (2008)Mr. Forrest
Texas Killing Fields
Texas Killing Fields (2011)Salter
Welcome to the Rileys
Welcome to the Rileys (2010)Jerry
Butter
Butter (2012)Butter Fan
Miracle at St. Anna
Miracle at St. Anna (2008)MP Doyle Ellis
American Heist
American Heist (2014)Captain Sullivan
The Front Runner
The Front Runner (2018)Ira Wyman
Black or White
Black or White (2015)Dave
The Baytown Outlaws
The Baytown Outlaws (2012)ATF Agent
Quiz Lady
Quiz Lady (2023)Mr. Walters
Front of the Class
Front of the Class (2008)Jim Ovbey
I Saw the Light
I Saw the Light (2016)Oscar Davis
Love, Wedding, Marriage
Love, Wedding, Marriage (2011)
That's What I Am
That's What I Am (2011)Mr. Clear
LBJ
LBJ (2017)McGeorge Bundy
King of the Hill
King of the Hill (1993)Ben
Full Frontal
Full Frontal (2002)Sex Shop Man #1
Schizopolis
Schizopolis (1997)Man in Parking Lot
One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5
One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5 (2026)Self (uncredited)
The Underneath
The Underneath (1995)Mr. Rodman
Clockwatchers
Clockwatchers (1997)Detective
Knucklehead
Knucklehead (2010)Child Services Inspector
House of Bones
House of Bones (2010)Benjamin
The Hot Flashes
The Hot Flashes (2013)Millie's Dad
Cold Moon
Cold Moon (2016)Charlres Darrish
Mask Maker
Mask Maker (2011)Electrician
Auggie Rose
Auggie Rose (2000)Rhineback (uncredited)
Killing Reagan
Killing Reagan (2016)Jerry Parr
Ganymede
Ganymede (2023)Big Lee
Faith of My Fathers
Faith of My Fathers (2005)Craner
3: The Dale Earnhardt Story
3: The Dale Earnhardt Story (2004)Jake Elder
The Lottery
The Lottery (1996)Deputy Jeff Simmons
Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long
Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long (1995)Carl Weiss
Showing Roots
Showing Roots (2016)Fuzzy Canaday
Nikki and Nora
Nikki and Nora (2004)Charlie
Cries from the Heart
Cries from the Heart (1994)Brandon Richards
House of Secrets
House of Secrets (1993)Batist
Hefner: Unauthorized
Hefner: Unauthorized (1999)Ed Gunn
Dangerous Proposition
Dangerous Proposition (1998)Mark
Lush
Lush (1999)Greg
Who Do You Love
Who Do You Love (2008)Malcolm Chisholm
Louis
Louis (2010)Tom Anderson
The Cran
The Cran (2022)Isaac
King of Herrings
King of Herrings (2014)The Professor
Turducken
Turducken (2020)Bob Miller
Beware the Box Folk
Beware the Box Folk (2025)Congressman Holt
Hound Dogs
Hound Dogs (2011)Trainer
Senior Prank
Senior Prank (2025)Officer Wyatt
Like Son
Like Son (2016)Jeff Rugger
99.9 FEAR FM
99.9 FEAR FMPhillip Montgomery
Kink
Kink (2009)Ed