George Chandler
1898–1985 · 28 titles in the catalogue
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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.
Their work
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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington1939as Reporter (uncredited)
The Twilight Zone1959as Old Man
Batman1966as Grampa
Every Which Way but Loose1978as Clerk at D.M.V.
Bonanza1959as Gus Schultz
The Ox-Bow Incident1943as Jimmy Carnes (uncredited)
Alfred Hitchcock Presents1955as Partygoer
Fury1936as Milton Jackson
A Star Is Born1937as Deliveryman (uncredited)
Nightmare Alley1947as Hobo at Stan's Left Hand (uncredited)
Escape to Witch Mountain1975as Grocer
Young Mr. Lincoln1939as Loafer (uncredited)
The Narrow Margin1952as Accomplice Running Newsstand (uncredited)
Dead Reckoning1946as Louis Ord
CHiPs1977guest actor
The Return of Frank James1940as Roy
Libeled Lady1936as Bell Hop
Gunsmoke1955as Silas Hubbard
Dead Ringer1964as George, Chauffeur
Jesse James1939as Roy
Nothing Sacred1937as Photographer (uncredited)
Hellzapoppin'1941as Movie Cameraman (uncredited)
Beau Geste1939as Legionnaire Cordier (uncredited)
The Pirate1948as Carriage Driver (uncredited)
Capone1975as Robert E. Crowe
The Waltons1972guest actor
Footlight Parade1933as Pharmacist (uncredited)
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken1966as Judge Harley Nast
