Rodney Chester
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Rodney Chester (born 1965) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Alex Kirby on the Logo sitcom Noah's Arc.
Biography
Originally from Cocoa, Florida, Chester graduated from Cocoa High School in 1983 and Bethune-Cookman College with honors before moving to Los Angeles to pursue dancing, choreography and theater. He has worked with notable performers, including Whitney Houston, Diana Ross, and Prince.{{cite web|url=http://www.logoonline.com/shows/dyn/noahs_arc_2/bio.jhtml?personalityId=8125|title=LOGO TV Original TV Shows, Reality TV Shows - LOGO TV|website=Logo TV|accessdate=18 February 2018}}
He later met Noah's Arc creator Patrik-Ian Polk, which led to his acting debut in the independent film Punks, also directed by Polk. While Polk was working on Noah's Arc, he called Chester, specifying that he had a role available for him.{{cite web|url=http://www.afterelton.com/archive/elton/people/2006/8/chester4.html|title=New Music Videos, Reality TV Shows, Celebrity News, Pop Culture - LOGOtv|website=Logo TV|accessdate=18 February 2018}}
In his personal life, Chester continues to dance and runs a talent agency in Beverly Hills.{{cite web|url=http://www.keithboykin.com/arch/2006/08/31/the_many_faces|title=The Many Faces of Rodney Chester - keithboykin.com|publisher=|accessdate=18 February 2018}}
Filmography
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| Year | Title | Role - |
|---|---|---|
| 2008{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0955306/|title=Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom|date=24 October 2008|publisher=|accessdate=18 February 2018|via=www.imdb.com}} | Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom | Alex |
| 2005-2006 {{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0156337/|title=Rodney Chester|website=IMDb|accessdate=18 February 2018}} | Noah's Arc | Alex |
| 2002 | Shteps | Transvestite |
| 2000 | Punks | Alexis |
| 2019 | As I Am | Kevin |
References
External links
- {{IMDb name|0156337}}
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Category:People from Cocoa Beach, Florida
Category:American male television actors
Category:Bethune–Cookman University alumni
Category:Male actors from Florida
Category:21st-century African-American male actors
Category:21st-century American male actors
Category:20th-century African-American male actors
Category:20th-century American male actors
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