Rodney Chester (born 1965) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Alex Kirby on the

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sitcom '' Noah's Arc''.

Biography

Originally from Cocoa, Florida, Chester graduated from

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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

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, and

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. He later met '' Noah's Arc'' creator

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, which led to his acting debut in the

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film ''

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'', also directed by Polk. While Polk was working on '' Noah's Arc'', he called Chester, specifying that he had a role available for him. In his personal life, Chester continues to dance and runs a talent agency in Beverly Hills.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* Living people People from Cocoa Beach, Florida American male television actors Bethune–Cookman University alumni Male actors from Florida 1965 births 21st-century African-American male actors 21st-century American male actors 20th-century African-American male actors 20th-century American male actors {{US-tv-actor-1960s-stub