Joseph Chrest is an American actor whose career spans film, television, and theater. Known for his consistent work as a character actor, he has appeared in numerous acclaimed productions including 21 Jump Street, 22 Jump Street, Oldboy, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2, and the Netflix series Stranger Things, where he portrayed Ted Wheeler. Throughout his career, Chrest has built a reputation as a dependable supporting performer, appearing in a wide variety of dramatic, comedic, and action projects.