Rodney Chester

Rodney Chester 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 Beach, Florida, Chester graduated from Bethune-Cookman College with honors before moving to Los Angeles to pursue dancing, choreography and theater. He was worked with notable performers, including Whitney Houston, Diana Ross, and Prince. [ [http://www.logoonline.com/shows/dyn/noahs_arc_2/bio.jhtml?personalityId=8125 Noah's Arc: Season 2 | Cast Bios | Logo Online ] ]

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. [ [http://www.afterelton.com/archive/elton/people/2006/8/chester4.html AfterElton.com - Interview with Rodney Chester of Noah's Arc (page 4) ] ]

In his personal life, Chester continues to dance and runs a talent agency in Beverly Hills. [ [http://www.keithboykin.com/arch/2006/08/31/the_many_faces The Many Faces of Rodney Chester | keithboykin.com ] ] He is also a reader of Oprah's O Magazine, which is also a hobby for his character in "Noah's Arc". Jurnee Crapps, who played Kenya in season one of "Noah's Arc", is Chester's god-daughter.

Filmography

Trivia

*He had a role in Toni Braxton's He Wasn't Man Enough video as one of Toni's friends.

References