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Joe Chrest

Biography

Joe Chrest is an actor from West Virginia who has built a career across more than 100 screen credits and more than 60 stage productions. He studied directing at Marshall University, earned an MFA from Louisiana State University, and was a founding member of Swine Palace, a regional theater, alongside Barry Kyle. He also led Ignition Film Repertory Company, which develops original screen work. His first screen role was Ben the bellhop in King of the Hill (1993), directed by Steven Soderbergh, followed by a widely acclaimed performance as Mr. Rodman in The Underneath. Known for a chameleon-like range, he played David Schmidt in 21 Jump Street (2012), Amos Deason in Free State of Jones (2016), and Mitchell in Mockingjay Part 2. His stage work includes the Kennedy Center and the Ahmanson Theatre, and he worked with directors Gordon Davidson, Jerry Zaks, and Kyle.

63years old

Turns 64 on May 26in 225 days

  • Born St. Albans
  • Star sign: GeminiThe sign runs May 21 to June 20
  • Also credited as Joseph Chrest

Movie Career

Films
39
Career span
31 years1993 to 2024

Genres

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Joe Chrest movies on Netflix

Best known for

The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.

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  1. The Lucky One2012 Drama, Romanceas Deputy Moore

    IMDb rating 6.4119K votes

  2. Gifted2017 Dramaas Kevin Larsen

    IMDb rating 7.6162K votes

  3. The Perfect Date2019as Jerry Lieberman

    IMDb rating 5.847K votes

  4. Welcome to the Rileys2010as Jerry

    IMDb rating 6.926K votes

  5. Lisa Frankenstein2024as Dale Swallows

    IMDb rating 6.133K votes

  6. 22 Jump Street2014as David Schmidt

    IMDb rating 7.0446K votes

  7. Barefoot2014as Trooper

    IMDb rating 6.529K votes

  8. Seeking Justice2011as Detective Rudeski

    IMDb rating 6.150K votes

Most often with

Christopher Miller directed two of these films, Phil Lord two and Steven Soderbergh two. David Jensen appears in nine of them, more than any other actor. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

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Films together

Box office

What Joe Chrest's films earned in cinemas worldwide.

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Combined worldwide box office

$2.6 billion

29 of the 39 films have a worldwide figure.

Of the 39 films: 29 worldwide figure; 6 never in cinemas; 4 figure not found.

  • 29Worldwide figure
  • 6Never in cinemas
  • 4Figure not found

Highest grossing

The eight biggest films earned 84% of the total. The bars are drawn to scale.

  1. 1
    Ant-Man2015as Frank
    $519M19.8% of the total
  2. 2
    G.I. Joe: Retaliation2013as Chief of Staff
    $372M14.2% of the total
  3. 3
    22 Jump Street2014as David Schmidt
    $331M12.6% of the total
  4. 4
    The Ring2002as Doctor
    $249M9.5% of the total
  5. 5
    21 Jump Street2012as David Schmidt
    $202M7.7% of the total
  6. 6
    RED2010as Retirement Home Detective
    $199M7.6% of the total
  7. 7
    The Butler2013as White Usher
    $177M6.8% of the total
  8. 8
    $144M5.5% of the total
Deepwater Horizon (2016), $122 millionThe Lucky One (2012), $99.4 millionFly Me to the Moon (2024), $42.3 millionGifted (2017), $40.3 millionFree State of Jones (2016), $25.0 millionBlack or White (2014), $21.6 millionI Love You Phillip Morris (2009), $20.8 millionThe Last Exorcism Part II (2013), $15.2 millionSeeking Justice (2011), $14.1 millionLisa Frankenstein (2024), $9.9 millionOn the Road (2012), $8.8 millionJeff, Who Lives at Home (2011), $4.4 millionAmerican Heist (2014), $2.2 millionI Saw the Light (2015), $1.6 millionKing of the Hill (1993), $1.2 millionClockwatchers (1997), $537,948

$430 millionfrom the other 21 films with a worldwide figure, 16% of the total