George Chandler
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.
Filmography
The Shining Hour
1938
as Press Agent (uncredited)
Every Which Way but Loose
1978
as Clerk at D.M.V.
Fury
1936
as Milton Jackson
It's a Wonderful World
1939
as Photographer at Ferry Landing (uncredited)
Swing Fever
1943
as Hamburger Vendor
Swing Fever
1943
as Hamburger Vendor (uncredited)
Jesse James
1939
as Roy
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
1939
as Reporter (uncredited)
Nightmare Alley
1947
as Hobo at Stan's Left Hand (uncredited)
Picture Snatcher
1933
as Reporter (uncredited)
Libeled Lady
1936
as Bellhop
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken
1966
as Judge Harley Nast
The High and the Mighty
1954
as Ben Sneed
Lady of Burlesque
1943
as Jake, stage hand (uncredited)
Lady of Burlesque
1943
as Jake
Tall in the Saddle
1944
as Saddle Maker (uncredited)
The Great Morgan
1945
as Roger the Valet (uncredited)
Three Loves Has Nancy
1938
as Jim, the Baggage Master (uncredited)
The Pirate
1948
as Carriage Driver (uncredited)
Young Mr. Lincoln
1939
as Loafer (uncredited)