George Chandler
Acting
Born June 30, 1898 · Waukegan, Illinois, USA
Died June 10, 1985
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia George Chandler (June 30, 1898 – June 10, 1985), born in Waukegan, Illinois, was an American actor. He made his screen debut in 1928, ultimately appearing, throughout his career, in over 140 films, usually in smaller supporting roles. Chandler is perhaps best known for playing the character of Uncle Petrie Martin on the television series Lassie. Early in his performing career he had a vaudeville act, billed as "George Chandler, the Musical Nut", which featured comedy and his violin. He served in the United States Army during World War I. In addition to many film roles throughout the years 1928-1979, Chandler appeared, from 1951 onward, in numerous television series. He was elected president of the Screen Actors Guild in 1960. George Chandler died in Panorama City, California, the result of cancer, on June 10, 1985. He was 86.
Known for
Filmography
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
1979 · Elderly Man
Every Which Way but Loose
1978 · Clerk at D.M.V.
Capone
1975 · Robert E. Crowe
Escape to Witch Mountain
1975 · Grocer
It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!
1975 · Jonathan Kent
One More Train to Rob
1971 · Conductor
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken
1966 · Judge Harley Nast
Apache Uprising
1965 · Jace Asher
Dead Ringer
1964 · George, Chauffeur
Law of the Lawless
1964 · Martin
Gunsight Ridge
1957 · Gus Withers
Apache Ambush
1955 · Chandler
The High and the Mighty
1954 · Ben Sneed
Rails Into Laramie
1954 · Grimes
Island in the Sky
1953 · Rene
Hans Christian Andersen
1952 · Farmer
The Narrow Margin
1952 · Accomplice Running Newsstand (uncredited)
This Woman Is Dangerous
1952 · Dr. Bill Ryan (Uncredited)
Across the Wide Missouri
1951 · Gowie
Westward the Women
1951 · Mackeral Face (uncredited)
The Whip Hand
1951 · Jed (uncredited)
Singing Guns
1950 · Smitty, Piano Player
Kansas Raiders
1950 · Willie
Knock on Any Door
1949 · Cashier (uncredited)
Canadian Pacific
1949 · Telegraph Operator
Homicide
1949 · Police Photographer
Hollow Triumph
1948 · Aubrey - Assistant
Race Street
1948 · Herman (Waiter) (uncredited)
The Pirate
1948 · Carriage Driver (uncredited)
The Paleface
1948 · Patient #1
The Hunted
1948 · Joe, the Bartender
The Miracle of the Bells
1948 · Max
Silver River
1948 · Mr. Rice (uncredited)
Road to Rio
1947 · Ship's Steward (uncredited)
Magic Town
1947 · Bus Driver
Nightmare Alley
1947 · Hobo at Stan's Left Hand (uncredited)
Dead Reckoning
1946 · Louis Ord
Strange Impersonation
1946 · J W Rinse, plaintiffs' atty.
Little Giant
1946 · O'Brien (salesman)
The Missing Lady
1946 · Shrevvie
Suspense
1946 · Joe's Pal at Sandwich Counter (uncredited)
The Last Crooked Mile
1946 · Roller Coaster Operator (uncredited)
The Glass Alibi
1946 · Bartender
The Mask of Diijon
1946 · Diner Counterman (Uncredited)
The Kid from Brooklyn
1946 · Reporter (uncredited)
Gallant Journey
1946 · Man (uncredited)
Lady on a Train
1945
The Shanghai Cobra
1945 · Joe
Without Love
1945 · Elevator Operator
Strange Confession
1945 · Harper
It Happened Tomorrow
1944 · Bob
3 Men in White
1944 · Attendant (uncredited)
Tall in the Saddle
1944 · Saddle Maker (uncredited)
Don't Be a Sucker!
1943
The Amazing Mrs. Holliday
1943
Lady of Burlesque
1943 · Jake, stage hand (uncredited)
The Ox-Bow Incident
1943 · Jimmy Carnes (uncredited)
Roxie Hart
1942 · Amos Hart
Castle in the Desert
1942 · The Bus Driver
A Night to Remember
1942 · Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Pardon My Sarong
1942 · George Peabody (uncredited)
Western Union
1941 · Herb
The Great Man's Lady
1941 · Forbes
Tobacco Road
1941 · Hotel Desk Clark
Hellzapoppin'
1941 · Movie Cameraman (uncredited)
Sleepers West
1941
Arizona
1940 · Haley
Broadway Melody of 1940
1940 · Mr. Jones (uncredited)
Abe Lincoln in Illinois
1940 · Minor Role (uncredited)
Edison, the Man
1940 · Gold Exchange Clerk
The Return of Frank James
1940 · Roy
The Mad Doctor
1940 · Elevator Operator (Uncredited)
Jesse James
1939 · Roy
Blondie Meets the Boss
1939 · Laundryman (uncredited)
Young Mr. Lincoln
1939 · Loafer (uncredited)
It's a Wonderful World
1939 · Photographer at Ferry Landing (uncredited)
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation
1939 · Cameraman (uncredited)
Beau Geste
1939 · Legionnaire Cordier (uncredited)
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
1939 · Reporter (uncredited)
The Secret of Dr. Kildare
1939 · Pay Orderly (uncredited)
The Mad Miss Manton
1938 · Newspaper Staff (uncredited)
Three Comrades
1938 · First comic with singer (uncredited)
There Goes My Heart
1938 · Tailor (uncredited)
Mr. Moto's Gamble
1938 · Boxing Spectator (Uncredited)
Mannequin
1938 · 'Swing' Magoo (Uncredited)
In Old Chicago
1938 · Onlooker (uncredited)
The Shining Hour
1938 · Press Agent (uncredited)
The Cowboy and the Lady
1938 · Reporter (uncredited)
Charlie Chan at the Olympics
1937 · Ship's Radio Operator
Nothing Sacred
1937 · Photographer (uncredited)
A Star Is Born
1937 · Deliveryman (uncredited)
The Princess Comes Across
1936 · Film Man (uncredited)
Fury
1936 · Milton Jackson
Speed
1936 · 'Shorty', Bystander at Barn Dance
Libeled Lady
1936 · Bellhop
The Murder Man
1935 · Sol Hertzberger
The Woman in Red
1935 · First Reporter (uncredited)
Front Page Woman
1935 · Reporter (uncredited)
Star of Midnight
1935 · Witness (uncredited)
He Was Her Man
1934 · Highway Service Station Counterman
Hi, Nellie!
1934 · Sullivan
Fog Over Frisco
1934 · Taxi Driver
Lady Killer
1933 · George Thompson (uncredited)
The Fatal Glass of Beer
1933 · Chester Snavely
The Kennel Murder Case
1933 · Reporter at Police Station (uncredited)
The Mind Reader
1933 · Reporter (uncredited)
Parachute Jumper
1933 · Chauffeur (uncredited)
Bureau of Missing Persons
1933 · Homer Howard
The Keyhole
1933 · Joe - Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Footlight Parade
1933 · Pharmacist (uncredited)
Picture Snatcher
1933 · Reporter (uncredited)
Union Depot
1932 · Panhandler Wanting One Dollar (uncredited)
Me and My Gal
1932 · Eddie Collins
The Strange Love of Molly Louvain
1932 · Reporter (uncredited)
Man of the World
1931 · Fred
The Woman Between
1931 · Sweet a Waiter (uncredited)