Rodney Chester
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
[edit | edit source]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.[1]
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.[2]
In his personal life, Chester continues to dance and runs a talent agency in Beverly Hills.[3]
Filmography
[edit | edit source]Film
[edit | edit source]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Punks | Alexis Carrington Colby Dexter |
| 2002 | Shteps | Transvestite |
| 2004 | Noah's Arc: The Short Film | Alex Kirby |
| 2008 | Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom[4] | |
| 2020 | Noah's Arc: The 'Rona Chronicles | |
| As I Am | Kevin | |
| 2025 | Noah's Arc: The Movie | Alex Kirby |
Television
[edit | edit source]| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-2006 | Noah's Arc | Alex Kirby | main cast, 17 episodes |
| 2021 | Trace | Stage Manager Charles |
References
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External links
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- 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
- Actors from Brevard County, Florida
- American television actor, 1960s birth stubs