Christine Chrest is the beautiful wife of Joe Chrest whom he married in 1997.
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Joe and Christine have two children – Samantha and Nicholas.
Who Is Joe Chrest?
Joe Chrest is an American academic and actor whose work spans across film, television, and academics.
Chrest’s journey in academia and acting began to take shape when he pursued his undergraduate degree at Marshall University.
It was in the late 1980s that he truly delved into the world of acting by earning an MFA in acting from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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Chrest has showcased his talent in a wide array of films and television shows, gaining recognition for his versatile skills.
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Some of his notable film appearances include roles in “21 Jump Street,” “22 Jump Street,” “Oldboy,” “Lee Daniels’ The Butler,” “The Perfect Date,” and his portrayal of Ted Wheeler in the highly popular series, “Stranger Things.”
Beyond the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, Chrest serves as an adjunct professor at the School of Theatre in Louisiana State University’s College of Music & Dramatic Arts.
Notably, he is a founding member of LSU’s Swine Palace since 1992.
Chrest has additionally appeared in films like “The Front Runner,” “The Perfect Date,” “Average Guys,” “Where the Crawdads Sing,” “The Lovebirds,” and the highly anticipated “Killers of the Flower Moon.”
On television, Chrest starred in series such as “Law & Order,” “Fallen Angels,” “Star Trek: Enterprise,” “True Detective,” and, of course, his recurring role as Ted Wheeler in the hit Netflix series “Stranger Things.”


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