George Chandler
Actor
Biography
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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
Every Which Way but Loose
as Clerk at D.M.V. 1978
The Ox-Bow Incident
as Jimmy Carnes (uncredited) 1943
Fury
as Milton Jackson 1936
A Star Is Born
as Deliveryman (uncredited) 1937
Nightmare Alley
as Hobo at Stan's Left Hand (uncredited) 1947
Escape to Witch Mountain
as Grocer 1975
Young Mr. Lincoln
as Loafer (uncredited) 1939
The Narrow Margin
as Accomplice Running Newsstand (uncredited) 1952
Dead Reckoning
as Louis Ord 1946
The Return of Frank James
as Roy 1940
Libeled Lady
as Bellhop 1936
Dead Ringer
as George, Chauffeur 1964
Beau Geste
as Legionnaire Cordier (uncredited) 1939
Nothing Sacred
as Photographer (uncredited) 1937
Hellzapoppin'
as Movie Cameraman (uncredited) 1941
The Pirate
as Carriage Driver (uncredited) 1948