Joe Chrest

Joseph Chrest (born May 26, 1963) is an American academic and actor. He has had roles in numerous films and television shows including 21 Jump Street, 22 Jump Street, Oldboy, Lee Daniels' The Butler, The Perfect Date, and as Ted Wheeler in Stranger Things.

Early life and education
Chrest was born and raised in St. Albans, West Virginia, where he attended St. Albans High School. He earned his undergraduate degree from Marshall University. In the late 1980s, he earned an MFA in acting from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Career
Chrest is also an adjunct professor at the School of Theatre in Louisiana State University's College of Music & Dramatic Arts. He teaches a film acting class. Since 1992, he is a founding member of LSU's Swine Palace.