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Spencer Charters

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1875-03-23

Day of Death

1943-01-25

Place of Birth

Duncannon, Pennsylvania, USA

Spencer Charters

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Spencer Charters (March 25, 1875 – January 25, 1943) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 220 films between 1920 and 1943, mostly in small supporting roles. Spencer Charters first stage work soon after leaving school was a walk on part, but it wasn't long before he was being given fair-sized roles. He played on Broadway between 1910 and 1929 and was a busy character actor in films during the 1930s and early 1940s. He often portrayed somewhat befuddeled judges, doctors, clerks, managers, and jailers. He died by suicide from a mix of sleeping pills and carbon monoxide poisoning.

Filmography (195)

⭐ 6.3 Role: Self (archive footage)

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

1975
⭐ 7.6 Role: Marriage License Clerk

Arsenic and Old Lace

1944
⭐ 6.0 Role: Claudius Swade- motel owner (uncredited)

Slightly Dangerous

1943
⭐ 6.0 Role: Doc Stonebraker

Silver Queen

1942
⭐ 5.9 Role: Sheriff

Scattergood Survives a Murder

1942
⭐ 7.4 Role: Mr. Larsen (uncredited)

The Pride of the Yankees

1942
⭐ 7.0 Role: Judge Ben Holt

The Postman Didn't Ring

1942
⭐ 6.0 Role: Oscar Titus

Dr. Broadway

1942
⭐ 6.5 Role: Cheevers Snow

The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine

1942
⭐ 5.6 Role: Second Judge

The Night Before the Divorce

1942
⭐ 7.4 Role: Dr. Clarence Upjohn

The Remarkable Andrew

1942
⭐ 7.0 Role: Jonah

Right to the Heart

1942
⭐ 6.5 Role: Cornelius

Pacific Blackout

1941
⭐ 5.8 Role: Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)

Bedtime Story

1941
⭐ 7.5 Role: Judge White

Mr. District Attorney in the Carter Case

1941