Joe Chrest

Acting

Joe Chrest

Born 26 May 1963 · St. Albans, West Virginia, USA · 63

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.

Known for

Highlights

Stranger Things2016 · Series · Ted Wheeler
Now You See Me2013 · Film · Elkhorn Janitor Agent
Ant-Man2015 · Film · Frank
Gifted2017 · Film · Kevin Larsen
True Detective2014 · Series · Detective Demma
The Blind Side2009 · Film · Clemson Coach

Filmography

Movies

95 films

Beware the Box Folk2026 · Film · Congressman Thomas Holt
Senior Prank2025 · Film · Officer Wyatt
Fly Me to the Moon2024 · Film · Senator Vanning
Lisa Frankenstein2024 · Film · Dale Swallows
Killers of the Flower Moon2023 · Film · Lawyer Freeling
Ganymede2023 · Film · Big Lee
Quiz Lady2023 · Film · Mr. Walters
The Cran2022 · Film · Isaac
Where the Crawdads Sing2022 · Film · Dr. Cone
Turducken2020 · Film · Bob Miller
The Lovebirds2020 · Film · Red Robe Man
The Perfect Date2019 · Film · Jerry Lieberman
The Dirt2019 · Film · David
The Front Runner2018 · Film · Ira Wyman
Assassination Nation2018 · Film · Lawrence
LBJ2017 · Film · McGeorge Bundy
Gifted2017 · Film · Kevin Larsen
Cold Moon2016 · Film · Charlres Darrish
Killing Reagan2016 · Film · Jerry Parr
Deepwater Horizon2016 · Film · David Sims
Like Son2016 · Film · Jeff Rugger
Free State of Jones2016 · Film · Amos Deason
Showing Roots2016 · Film · Fuzzy Canaday
I Saw the Light2016 · Film · Oscar Davis
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 22015 · Film · Mitchell
Ant-Man2015 · Film · Frank
Focus2015 · Film · Jeweler (uncredited)
Black or White2015 · Film · Dave
American Heist2014 · Film · Captain Sullivan
22 Jump Street2014 · Film · David Schmidt
King of Herrings2014 · Film · The Professor
Barefoot2014 · Film · Trooper
Oldboy2013 · Film · Johnny / Schizophrenic Man
Homefront2013 · Film · DEA Agent #1
The Butler2013 · Film · White Usher
The Hot Flashes2013 · Film · Millie's Dad
Now You See Me2013 · Film · Elkhorn Janitor Agent
G.I. Joe: Retaliation2013 · Film · Chief of Staff
The Last Exorcism Part II2013 · Film · Pastor
Playing for Keeps2012 · Film · Referee
Butter2012 · Film · Butter Fan
The Baytown Outlaws2012 · Film · ATF Agent
The Campaign2012 · Film · Rainbowland Audience Member
Killing Them Softly2012 · Film · Business Suit Agent
On the Road2012 · Film · Virginia Cop
The Lucky One2012 · Film · Deputy Moore
Battleship2012 · Film · JPL Controller
Jeff, Who Lives at Home2012 · Film · Paul
21 Jump Street2012 · Film · David Schmidt
Texas Killing Fields2011 · Film · Salter
Seeking Justice2011 · Film · Detective Rudeski
Love, Wedding, Marriage2011 · Film
That's What I Am2011 · Film · Mr. Clear
Mask Maker2011 · Film · Electrician
Battle: Los Angeles2011 · Film · 1st Sgt. John Roy
Drive Angry2011 · Film · Passenger
Hound Dogs2011 · Film · Trainer
Welcome to the Rileys2010 · Film · Jerry
Knucklehead2010 · Film · Child Services Inspector
RED2010 · Film · Retirement Home Detective
Secretariat2010 · Film · Sports Broadcaster
I Love You Phillip Morris2010 · Film · Steven's Dad
House of Bones2010 · Film · Benjamin
Louis2010 · Film · Tom Anderson
The Blind Side2009 · Film · Clemson Coach
The Informant!2009 · Film · Visiting Client
Kink2009 · Film · Ed
Front of the Class2008 · Film · Jim Ovbey
The Secret Life of Bees2008 · Film · Mr. Forrest
Miracle at St. Anna2008 · Film · MP Doyle Ellis
Who Do You Love2008 · Film · Malcolm Chisholm
Ocean's Thirteen2007 · Film · Fender Roads' Manager
The Skeleton Key2005 · Film · Paramedic
Faith of My Fathers2005 · Film · Craner
The Aviator2004 · Film · HELL'S ANGELS Director of Photography
3: The Dale Earnhardt Story2004 · Film · Jake Elder
Nikki and Nora2004 · Film · Charlie
Runaway Jury2003 · Film · Owens
The Ring2002 · Film · Doctor
Full Frontal2002 · Film · Sex Shop Man #1
Auggie Rose2000 · Film · Rhineback (uncredited)
Erin Brockovich2000 · Film · Tom Robinson
Hefner: Unauthorized1999 · Film · Ed Gunn
Lush1999 · Film · Greg
Out of Sight1998 · Film · Andy
Dangerous Proposition1998 · Film · Mark
Clockwatchers1997 · Film · Detective
Schizopolis1997 · Film · Man in Parking Lot
The Lottery1996 · Film · Deputy Jeff Simmons
The Underneath1995 · Film · Mr. Rodman
Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long1995 · Film · Carl Weiss
Cries from the Heart1994 · Film · Brandon Richards
House of Secrets1993 · Film · Batist
The Pelican Brief1993 · Film · Song and Dance Man from Bar
King of the Hill1993 · Film · Ben

Filmography

Series

21 shows

High Potential2024 · Series · Ramsey Pike
A Friend of the Family2022 · Series · Bishop Matthew Paulsen
Looking for Alaska2019 · Series · Walter Halter
The Purge2018 · Series · Ross Bailes
Stranger Things2016 · Series · Ted Wheeler
True Detective2014 · Series · Detective Demma
Thief2006 · Series · Art Luster
Surface2005 · Series · Rich's Friend
Medium2005 · Series · Henry Yellen
Deadwood2004 · Series · Persimmon Phil
One Tree Hill2003 · Series · Investor
Star Trek: Enterprise2001 · Series · Bar Patron
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation2000 · Series · Al Maguire
Snoops1999 · Series · Joel Hilburn
Millennium1996 · Series · Raymond Dees
Touched by an Angel1994 · Series · Joe
Chicago Hope1994 · Series · Judas
Fallen Angels1993 · Series · Dino
Law & Order1990 · Series · Lieutenant Charles Bates
Family Matters1989 · Series · Officer Carmichael
Columbo1971 · Series · Mercer