Person Details

Birthday: 1898-06-30 18:27:46

Death: 1985-06-10 18:27:46

Aliases: No known aliases

Gender: Male

Place of birth: Waukegan, Illinois, USA

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Movie Involvements: 135

TV Involvements: 18


Most Famous Work

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.

Most Famous Work

Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Average
8

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

(1955) Partygoer
Bonanza
Average
8

Bonanza

(1959) Gus Schultz
Lassie
Average
6

Lassie

(1954) Uncle Petrie Martin
Rawhide
Average
7

Rawhide

(1959) Reverend Jess Lincoln
Tales of Wells Fargo
Average
6

Tales of Wells Fargo

(1957) Captain Billy
Run for Your Life
Average
7

Run for Your Life

(1965) Fred Mackey
Robert Montgomery Presents
Average
4

Robert Montgomery Presents

(1950) Ichabod Lewis
The Twilight Zone
Average
8

The Twilight Zone

(1959) Old Man

Acting

Year Character Movie/Tv
1979 Elderly Man
1978 Clerk at D.M.V.
Seadog
1977 N/A
1976 Old Man
1975 Capt. Roberts
Self (archive footage)
Robert E. Crowe
Grocer
Jonathan Kent
1974 N/A
1972 N/A
Pawnshop owner
1971 N/A
1968 Winston Shelby
Ed Mooney
George Atchison
1967 N/A
George Bentley
1966 N/A
Judge Harley Nast
Grampa
1965 Jace Asher
N/A
N/A
Fred Mackey
1964 Martin
George, Chauffeur
1963 Doc Baines
N/A
Dr. Barton Stuart
1961 N/A
1960 Simpson
1959 Old Man
Gus Schultz
Reverend Jess Lincoln
1958 N/A
1957 Gus Withers
Captain Billy
Zimmie (uncredited)
1956 Hoggard
Reporter
N/A
1955 N/A
Partygoer
N/A
Silas Hubbard
N/A
Chandler
1954 Mr. Ederly
N/A
Uncle Petrie Martin
N/A
Ben Sneed
Grimes
1953 Rene
Keeley
Ichabod Adams
Deputy Leach
1952 Farmer
Jud Canova
Proprietor
Stagehand
N/A
Bartender Frankie
Accomplice Running Newsstand (uncredited)
Hiram
Dr. Bill Ryan (Uncredited)
Deputy Sheriff
1951 Mackeral Face (uncredited)
N/A
Gowie
Bartender
Jed (uncredited)
N/A
N/A
1950 Willie
Newspaper Man
Eustace Peabody
Edgar
Joe
Mr. Hollis
Fred
N/A
Henderson
'Squirrely' Davis, convict
Johnny
Motorcycle Officer (uncredited)
Lester Hubley
Smitty, Piano Player
Ichabod Lewis
N/A
1949 Motel Proprietor
Carl's Boss (uncredited)
Telegraph Operator
Police Photographer
Cashier (uncredited)
1948 Patient #1
N/A
Monty
Herman (Waiter) (uncredited)
Billy Wilkes
Aubrey - Assistant
Mr. Rice (uncredited)
Joe, the Bartender
Max
Reporter (uncredited)
Bert Kestner (as Geo. Chandler)
1947 Ship's Steward
Train Station Agent (uncredited)
Hobo at Stan's Left Hand (uncredited)
Bus Driver
Assistant Director Sammy (uncredited)
Pickpocket Dippy
Louis Ord
1946 Shrevvie
Roller Coaster Operator
Sergeant Harrington (uncredited)
Bit Role
Joe's Pal at Sandwich Counter (uncredited)
Shrevvie
Bartender
Reporter
J W Rinse, plaintiffs' atty.
Diner Counterman (Uncredited)
O'Brien (salesman)
Gus, Photographer
1945 Harper
Joe
Al Marx
N/A
Bellboy
1st Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Elevator Operator
Bert Bland
Roger the Valet (uncredited)
1944 Jameson
Armed Guard
Attendant (uncredited)
Bob
1943 Hamburger Vendor (uncredited)
Hamburger Vendor
Fred (Uncredited)
Kelly - Reporter (uncredited)
N/A
Mailman (uncredited)
Jake, stage hand (uncredited)
Jimmy Cairnes (uncredited)
N/A
Harry, Nancy's Boyfriend (uncredited)
1942 Messenger
Taxi Driver
Man Carrying Rifle in Woods
Keystone Cop (uncredited)
Sam Caldwell
Ship's bartender
George Peabody (uncredited)
Taxi Driver (Uncredited)
Forbes
Skip - the Bellboy
Amos Hart
The Bus Driver
1941 Telegraph clerk
Movie Cameraman (uncredited)
First Cabbie
Townsman (uncredited)
Tailor
Jerry
Mr. Williams
Bus Conductor
N/A
Herb
Hotel Desk Clark
1940 Haley
Elevator Operator (Uncredited)
Railroad Station Attendant
Taxi Driver
Parkersville Counterman (uncredited)
Roy
Gold Exchange Clerk
Charley
Minor Role (uncredited)
Mr. Jones (uncredited)
First Clerk
1939 Johnny
First Man (Voice)
Pay Orderly (uncredited)
Soda Jerker
Reporter (uncredited)
N/A
Herbert (uncredited)
Legionnaire Cordier (uncredited)
Cameraman (uncredited)
Taxi Driver
Loafer (uncredited)
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Marvln McGee
Photographer at Ferry Landing (uncredited)
Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Airport Gas Attendant
G. Randolph (uncredited)
Laundryman (uncredited)
2nd Tout
Roy
1938 Gus - Piano Player
Press Agent (uncredited)
Reporter (uncredited)
Newspaper Staff (uncredited)
Tailor (uncredited)
Cabbie
Jim, the Baggage Master (uncredited)
Reporter
Cody
Rutherford (uncredited)
First comic with singer (uncredited)
Waiting Room Patient
Taxi Driver (Uncredited)
Onlooker (uncredited)
'Swing' Magoo (Uncredited)
1937 Red Evans
Photographer (uncredited)
Garage attendant
Photographer (uncredited)
Bill Clipper
Janitor
Briggs (uncredited)
Herman
Business card printer (uncredited)
Ship's Radio Operator
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Deliveryman (uncredited)
Hotel Clerk
Simpson
1936 Reporter
Bellhop
Lunch Stand Man (uncredited)
Hospital Interne
Reporter
Man at Honolulu Dock
Milton Jackson
Film Man (uncredited)
'Shorty', Bystander at Barn Dance
Greasy
Purser Brooks
1935 Charlie
Stadium Cashier
Reporter (uncredited)
Bob Adams
Photographer
Henry Purdy (Uncredited)
Sol Hertzberger
Reporter (uncredited)
Witness (uncredited)
Evening Bulletin Reporter (uncredited)
First Reporter (uncredited)
Reporter (uncredited)
1934 Assistant Stage Manager
Window Washer
Murphy (uncredited)
Highway Service Station Counterman
Taxi Driver
Joe Cuttlehammer Jr.
Soapy Sam Lambert
Sullivan
1933 N/A
Sailor
Reporter at Police Station (uncredited)
Pharmacist (uncredited)
Homer Howard
Cubs Player (uncredited)
Reporter (uncredited)
Joe - Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Chester Snavely
Chauffeur (uncredited)
1932 Eddie Collins
Pete (bellhop)
Pullman Ticket Agent (uncredited)
Hanson
Reporter (uncredited)
Beggar (Uncredited)
Depot Loafer (uncredited)
Panhandler Wanting One Dollar (uncredited)
1931 Townsman in Saloon
The Elevator Operator
Reporter (uncredited)
N/A
Sweet - a Waiter
Joe, Western Union Clerk (uncredited)
Ned
N/A
The Aspiring Reporter
Jail Guard
N/A
Fred
Dr. Roberts
1930 Elevator Operator
Georgie Smith
Enrique
Slig Whalen
1929 Timid Royalist (uncredited)
1928 Post Commander
Year Character Movie/Tv

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