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George Chandler

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1898-06-30

Day of Death

1985-06-10

Place of Birth

Waukegan, Illinois, USA

George Chandler

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 (262)

⭐ 6.5 Role: Elderly Man

The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again

1979
⭐ 6.1 Role: Clerk at D.M.V.

Every Which Way but Loose

1978
⭐ 5.3 Role: Old Man

Griffin and Phoenix

1976
⭐ 6.3 Role: Self (archive footage)

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

1975
⭐ 5.9 Role: Robert E. Crowe

Capone

1975
⭐ 6.4 Role: Grocer

Escape to Witch Mountain

1975
⭐ 4.4 Role: Jonathan Kent

It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!

1975
⭐ 4.4 Role: Pawnshop owner

Pickup on 101

1972
⭐ 5.4 Role: Conductor

One More Train to Rob

1971
⭐ 6.8 Role: Judge Harley Nast

The Ghost and Mr. Chicken

1966
⭐ 6.4 Role: Jace Asher

Apache Uprising

1965
⭐ 6.5 Role: Martin

Law of the Lawless

1964
⭐ 6.9 Role: George, Chauffeur

Dead Ringer

1964
⭐ 4.5 Role: Simpson

The Slowest Gun in the West

1960
⭐ 6.0 Role: Gus Withers

Gunsight Ridge

1957