ACTOR
George Chandler
Known for The Twilight Zone · Batman · Bonanza
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…
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- Born
- Jun 30, 1898
- Died
- Jun 10, 1985
- Birthplace
- Waukegan, Illinois, USA
- Known For
- Acting
Biography
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.
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Known For
Filmography
Movies
The Cloud DodgerPost Commander
1928
Devil-May-CareTimid Royalist (uncredited)
1929
In Gay MadridEnrique
1930
Love in the Rough
1930
Only Saps WorkElevator Operator (uncredited)
1930
The Florodora GirlGeorgie Smith
1930
The Light of Western StarsSlig Whalen
1930
A Holy TerrorJoe, Western Union Clerk (uncredited)
1931CH
Crashing Hollywood
1931
Doctors' WivesDr. Roberts
1931
Everything’s RosieJail Guard
1931
Man of the WorldFred
1931
Sob SisterReporter (uncredited)
1931TB
The Back PageThe Aspiring Reporter
1931
The Great Junction HotelThe Elevator Operator
1931
The Lure of HollywoodGeorge
1931
The Wide Open SpacesTownsman in Saloon
1931
The Woman BetweenSweet a Waiter (uncredited)
1931
Too Many CooksNed
1931UP
Up Pops the Duke
1931
Afraid to TalkPete (bellhop)
1932
Blessed EventHanson
1932
Me and My GalEddie Collins
1932
The Famous Ferguson CaseDepot Loafer (uncredited)
1932
The Sport ParadePullman Ticket Agent (uncredited)
1932
The Strange Love of Molly LouvainReporter (uncredited)
1932
The TenderfootBeggar (uncredited)
1932
Union DepotPanhandler Wanting One Dollar (uncredited)
1932
Bureau of Missing PersonsHomer Howard
1933
Elmer, the GreatCubs Player (uncredited)
1933
Footlight ParadePharmacist (uncredited)
1933
Lady KillerGeorge Thompson (uncredited)
1933
Parachute JumperChauffeur (uncredited)
1933
Picture SnatcherReporter (uncredited)
1933
Son of a SailorSailor
1933
The Fatal Glass of BeerChester Snavely
1933
The Kennel Murder CaseReporter at Police Station (uncredited)
1933
The KeyholeJoe - Desk Clerk (uncredited)
1933
The Mind ReaderReporter (uncredited)
1933
The World ChangesPiano Player (uncredited)
1933
6 Day Bike RiderAbner (uncredited)
1934
Big Hearted HerbertMurphy (uncredited)
1934
Dark HazardSoapy Sam Lambert
1934
Fog Over FriscoTaxi Driver
1934
Happiness AheadWindow Washer
1934
He Was Her ManHighway Service Station Counterman
1934
Hi, Nellie!Sullivan
1934
Music in the AirAssistant Stage Manager
1934
Rough NeckingJoe Cuttlehammer Jr.
1934
Broadway GondolierPhotographer
1935
Don't Bet on BlondesHenry Purdy (Uncredited)
1935FF
Flicker FeverBob Adams
1935
Front Page WomanReporter (uncredited)
1935
It's in the AirReporter (uncredited)
1935
Mary Burns, FugitiveStadium Cashier
1935
Star of MidnightWitness (uncredited)
1935
Stars Over BroadwayCharlie
1935
The Murder ManSol Hertzberger
1935
The PayoffReporter (uncredited)
1935
The Woman in RedFirst Reporter (uncredited)
1935
While the Patient SleptEvening Bulletin Reporter (uncredited)
1935
FuryMilton Jackson
1936
Here Comes TroublePurser Brooks
1936
High TensionMan at Honolulu Dock
1936
Libeled LadyBell Hop
1936
Old HutchCigar Store Clerk
1936
Sing, Baby, SingHospital Interne
1936
Speed'Shorty', Bystander at Barn Dance
1936
Sworn EnemyLunch Stand Man (uncredited)
1936
The Accusing FingerReporter
1936
The Country DoctorGreasy
1936
The Princess Comes AcrossFilm Man (uncredited)
1936
Women Are TroubleReporter
1936
A Star Is BornDeliveryman (uncredited)
1937
Big Town GirlRed Evans
1937
Charlie Chan at the OlympicsShip's Radio Operator
1937
Danger – Love at WorkGarage attendant
1937
Fair WarningHotel Clerk
1937
Hot WaterPhotographer (uncredited)
1937
Nothing SacredPhotographer (uncredited)
1937
One Mile from HeavenHerman
1937
Small Town BoyBill Clipper
1937
Soak the PoorBriggs (uncredited)
1937
The Go-GetterBusiness Card Printer (uncredited)
1937
They Gave Him a GunTaxi Driver (uncredited)
1937
Thoroughbreds Don't CryJim - Racetrack Usher (uncredited)
1937
Time Out for RomanceSimpson
1937
Wake Up and LiveJanitor
1937
Woman Chases ManTaxi Driver (uncredited)
1937
GatewayReporter
1938
In Old ChicagoOnlooker (uncredited)
1938
Joy of LivingTaxi Driver (Uncredited)
1938
Mannequin'Swing' Magoo (Uncredited)
1938
Men with WingsCody
1938
Mr. Moto's GambleBoxing Spectator (Uncredited)
1938
One Wild NightRutherford (uncredited)
1938
RascalsWaiting Room Patient
1938
Straight, Place and ShowCabbie
1938
The Cowboy and the LadyReporter (uncredited)
1938
The Mad Miss MantonNewspaper Staff (uncredited)
1938
The Shining HourPress Agent (uncredited)
1938
There Goes My HeartTailor (uncredited)
1938
Three ComradesFirst comic with singer (uncredited)
1938
Three Loves Has NancyJim, the Baggage Master (uncredited)
1938
While New York SleepsGus - Piano Player
1938
20,000 Men a YearSoda Jerker
1939
Beau GesteLegionnaire Cordier (uncredited)
1939
Blondie Meets the BossLaundryman (uncredited)
1939
Calling Dr. KildareElevator Operator (uncredited)
1939
Everybody's BabyG. Randolph (uncredited)
1939
Everything's on Ice
1939
Exile ExpressMarvln McGee
1939
I Stole a MillionHerbert (uncredited)
1939
It's a Wonderful WorldPhotographer at Ferry Landing (uncredited)
1939
Jesse JamesRoy
1939
King of the Turf2nd Tout
1939
Mr. Moto Takes a VacationCameraman (uncredited)
1939
Mr. Smith Goes to WashingtonReporter (uncredited)
1939
Second FiddleTaxi Driver
1939
The Flying IrishmanAirport Gas Attendant
1939
The Jones Family in HollywoodHotel Clerk (uncredited)
1939
The Light That FailedFirst Man (Voice)
1939
The Secret of Dr. KildarePay Orderly (uncredited)
1939
Thou Shalt Not KillJohnny
1939
Young Mr. LincolnLoafer (uncredited)
1939
Abe Lincoln in IllinoisMinor Role (uncredited)
1940
ArizonaHaley
1940
Broadway Melody of 1940Mr. Jones (uncredited)
1940
Charter PilotBob, the soundman
1940
Dr. Kildare Goes HomeParkersville Counterman (uncredited)
1940
Edison, the ManGold Exchange Clerk
1940
Melody RanchTaxi Driver
1940
Shooting HighCharley
1940
The Mad DoctorElevator Operator (Uncredited)
1940
The Man Who Wouldn't TalkFirst Clerk
1940
The Return of Frank JamesRoy
1940
Trail of the VigilantesRailroad Station Attendant
1940
Design for ScandalFirst Cabbie (uncredited)
1941
Hellzapoppin'Movie Cameraman (uncredited)
1941
Miss PollyTownsman (uncredited)
1941
Model WifeMr. Williams
1941
Reaching for the SunJerry
1941
Remember the DayTelegraph clerk
1941
Repent at LeisureBus Conductor
1941
Sleepers West
1941
The Great Man's LadyForbes
1941
Three Sons o' GunsTailor
1941
Tobacco RoadHotel Desk Clark
1941
Western UnionHerb
1941
A Night to RememberTaxi Driver (uncredited)
1942
Castle in the DesertThe Bus Driver
1942
Isle of Missing MenShip's bartender
1942
Night in New OrleansTaxi Driver (uncredited)
1942
Obliging Young LadySkip - the Bellboy
1942
Pardon My SarongGeorge Peabody (uncredited)
1942
Roxie HartAmos Hart
1942
Scattergood Survives a MurderSam Caldwell
1942
That Other WomanMan Carrying Rifle in Woods
1942
The Forest RangersKeystone Cop (uncredited)
1942
The Great GildersleeveMessenger
1942
Don't Be a Sucker!
1943
Gildersleeve's Bad DayMailman (uncredited)
1943
Lady of BurlesqueJake, stage hand (uncredited)
1943Lady of BurlesqueJake
1943
Sweet Rosie O'GradyKelly - Reporter (uncredited)
1943
Swing FeverHamburger Vendor
1943Swing FeverHamburger Vendor (uncredited)
1943
Swing Shift MaisieFred (Uncredited)
1943
The Amazing Mrs. Holliday
1943
The Ox-Bow IncidentJimmy Carnes (uncredited)
1943
The Powers GirlHarry, Nancy's Boyfriend (uncredited)
1943
3 Men in WhiteAttendant (uncredited)
1944
Bride by MistakeArmed Guard
1944
Goin' to TownJameson
1944
It Happened TomorrowBob
1944
Tall in the SaddleSaddle Maker (uncredited)
1944
It's in the Bag!1st Elevator Operator (uncredited)
1945
Lady on a Train
1945
Patrick the GreatBellboy
1945
Strange ConfessionHarper
1945
Tell It to a StarAl Marx
1945
The Great MorganRoger the Valet (uncredited)
1945
The Shanghai CobraJoe
1945
This Man's NavyBert Bland
1945
Without LoveElevator Boy
1945
A Guy Could ChangeGus, Photographer
1946
Behind the MaskShrevvie
1946
Dead ReckoningLouis Ord
1946
Gallant JourneyMan (uncredited)
1946
Little GiantO'Brien (salesman)
1946
Lover Come BackBit Role
1946Lover Come BackWalter
1946
Rendezvous with AnnieSergeant Harrington (uncredited)
1946
Strange ImpersonationJ W Rinse, plaintiffs' atty.
1946
SuspenseJoe's Pal at Sandwich Counter (uncredited)
1946
The French KeyRoomer (uncredited)
1946
The Glass AlibiBartender
1946
The Kid from BrooklynReporter (uncredited)
1946
The Last Crooked MileRoller Coaster Operator (uncredited)
1946
The Mask of DiijonDiner Counterman (Uncredited)
1946
The Missing LadyShrevvie
1946
It Had to Be YouBus Passenger with Newspaper (uncredited)
1947
Magic TownBus Driver
1947
Nightmare AlleyHobo at Stan's Left Hand (uncredited)
1947
Road to RioShip's Steward (uncredited)
1947
Saddle PalsPickpocket Dippy
1947SY
So You Want to Be in PicturesAssistant Director Sammy (uncredited)
1947
The Judge Steps OutTrain Station Agent (uncredited)
1947
Hollow TriumphAubrey - Assistant
1948
If You Knew SusieReporter (uncredited)
1948
Race StreetHerman (Waiter) (uncredited)
1948
Reaching from HeavenBert Kestner (as Geo. Chandler)
1948
Silver RiverMr. Rice (uncredited)
1948
Sons of AdventureBilly Wilkes
1948
The Girl from ManhattanMonty
1948
The HuntedJoe, the Bartender
1948
The Miracle of the BellsMax
1948
The PalefacePatient #1
1948
The PirateCarriage Driver (uncredited)
1948
Canadian PacificTelegraph Operator
1949
HomicidePolice Photographer
1949
Knock on Any DoorCashier (uncredited)
1949
Once More, My DarlingMotel Proprietor
1949
The House Across the StreetCarl's Boss (uncredited)
1949
Kansas RaidersWillie
1950
Perfect StrangersLester Hubley
1950
Pretty BabyHenderson
1950
Singing GunsSmitty, Piano Player
1950
The Happy YearsJohnny
1950
The Next Voice You Hear...Motorcycle Officer (uncredited)
1950
Triple Trouble'Squirrely' Davis, convict
1950
Across the Wide MissouriGowie
1951
The Whip HandJed (uncredited)
1951
Westward the WomenMackeral Face (uncredited)
1951
Hans Christian AndersenFarmer
1952
My Man and IBartender Frankie
1952
Rose of CimarronDeputy Sheriff
1952
Somebody Loves MeStagehand
1952
The Narrow MarginAccomplice Running Newsstand (uncredited)
1952
The WAC from Walla WallaJud Canova
1952
This Woman Is DangerousDr. Bill Ryan (Uncredited)
1952
Island in the SkyRene
1953
Meet Me at the FairDeputy Leach
1953
Rails Into LaramieGrimes
1954
The High and the MightyBen Sneed
1954
Apache AmbushChandler
1955
Good-bye, My LadyReporter
1956
Gunsight RidgeGus Withers
1957
Spring ReunionZimmie (uncredited)
1957
The Slowest Gun in the WestSimpson
1960
Dead RingerGeorge, Chauffeur
1964
Law of the LawlessMartin
1964
Apache UprisingJace Asher
1965
The Ghost and Mr. ChickenJudge Harley Nast
1966
One More Train to RobConductor
1971
Pickup on 101Pawnshop owner
1972
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?Self (archive footage)
1975
CaponeRobert E. Crowe
1975
Escape to Witch MountainGrocer
1975
It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!Jonathan Kent
1975
Griffin and PhoenixOld Man
1976
Every Which Way but LooseClerk at D.M.V.
1978
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides AgainElderly Man
1979Television
The Philco Television Playhouse1 eps
1948CT
Cameo TheatreEd · 1 eps
1950
Lux Video TheatreNewspaper Man · 1 eps
1950Lux Video TheatreFred · 1 eps
1950Lux Video TheatreMr. Hollis · 1 eps
1950Lux Video Theatre1 eps
1950Lux Video TheatreEdgar · 1 eps
1950Lux Video TheatreJoe · 1 eps
1950Lux Video TheatreEustace Peabody · 1 eps
1950
Robert Montgomery Presents1 eps
1950Robert Montgomery PresentsIchabod Lewis · 1 eps
1950
DragnetForrest Simple · 1 eps
1951
Racket Squad1 eps
1951
Schlitz Playhouse of StarsBartender · 1 eps
1951
The Adventures of Kit Carson6 eps
1951
The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok(uncredited) · 1 eps
1951
Adventures of Superman3 eps
1952
Cavalcade of AmericaProprietor · 1 eps
1952
The Abbott and Costello ShowFirst Panhandler · 1 eps
1952The Abbott and Costello ShowHenry Davis · 1 eps
1952
The Ford Television TheatreHiram · 1 eps
1952
General Electric TheaterKeeley · 1 eps
1953General Electric TheaterIchabod Adams · 1 eps
1953TP
The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse1 eps
1953
Lassie3 eps
1954LassieUncle Petrie Martin · 4 eps
1954
Studio 57Mr. Ederly · 1 eps
1954SP
Summer Playhouse1 eps
1954
The Wonderful World of DisneyGrocer · 1 eps
1954
Alfred Hitchcock PresentsPartygoer · 1 eps
1955
FrontierAmes · 1 eps
1955
GunsmokeSilas Hubbard · 2 eps
1955KR
Kings Row1 eps
1955P'
Playwrights '561 eps
1955
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp1 eps
1955BA
Broken ArrowWelsh · 1 eps
1956
Telephone Time1 eps
1956
Wire ServiceHoggard · 1 eps
1956
Tales of Wells FargoCaptain Billy · 1 eps
1957
Wagon TrainCleveland 'Clee' McMasters · 1 eps
1957
The Donna Reed Show1 eps
1958
BonanzaGus Schultz · 1 eps
1959
RawhideReverend Jess Lincoln · 1 eps
1959
The DeputyGeorge Lake · 1 eps
1959
The Twilight ZoneOld Man · 1 eps
1959
Ichabod and Me36 eps
1961BH
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre1 eps
1963
Kraft Suspense TheatreDoc Baines · 1 eps
1963
Petticoat JunctionDr. Barton Stuart · 1 eps
1963
Green AcresDoc Stuart · 1 eps
1965
Laredo1 eps
1965
Run for Your LifeFred Mackey · 1 eps
1965
BatmanGrampa · 2 eps
1966
Run, Buddy, Run1 eps
1966
IronsideGeorge Bentley · 1 eps
1967
Mannix1 eps
1967
Adam-12George Atchison · 1 eps
1968Adam-12Ed Mooney · 1 eps
1968
Here's LucyWinston Shelby · 1 eps
1968
Love, American StyleHarry · 1 eps
1969
Alias Smith and Jones2 eps
1971
The Waltons1 eps
1972
SwitchCapt. Roberts · 1 eps
1975
CHiPs1 eps
1977Photos
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