Movies with Wes Chesser

Wes Chesser is a gifted character actor who brings depth and nuance to even the most supporting of roles. With a knack for disappearing into his parts, Chesser has a rare ability to imbue the most ordinary of individuals with a captivating humanity. Perhaps best known for his scene-stealing turn in the 2019 children's film Peanuts in Space: Secrets of Apollo 10, Chesser shines as the weary, world-weary NASA engineer tasked with babysitting the young protagonists. In the actor's skilled hands, what could have been a mere stock character instead becomes a richly drawn portrait of a man quietly grappling with the weight of his professional responsibilities. Chesser's subtle, naturalistic performance grounds the film's more fantastical elements, lending an unexpected poignancy to the proceedings. This ability to find the extraordinary in the everyday is a hallmark of Chesser's work, whether he's playing a supporting role in a big-budget blockbuster or the lead in a low-key indie drama. With an everyman appeal and a knack for disappearing into his roles, Wes Chesser is the kind of actor whose work you may not always notice, but whose absence would be keenly felt.