George Chandler
Born June 30, 1898 (Age: 127)
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Waukegan, Illinois, USA
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.
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.
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Filmography
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
1979
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as Elderly Man
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Age: 80
Every Which Way but Loose
1978
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as Clerk at D.M.V.
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Age: 80
Capone
1975
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as Robert E. Crowe
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Age: 76
Escape to Witch Mountain
1975
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as Grocer
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Age: 76
Good-bye, My Lady
1956
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as Reporter
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Age: 57
The Great Gildersleeve
1942
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as Messenger
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Age: 44
A Night to Remember
1942
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as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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Age: 44
The Forest Rangers
1942
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as Keystone Cop (uncredited)
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Age: 44
Scattergood Survives a Murder
1942
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as Sam Caldwell
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Age: 44
Isle of Missing Men
1942
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as Ship's bartender
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Age: 44
Pardon My Sarong
1942
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as George Peabody (uncredited)
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Age: 44
Night in New Orleans
1942
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as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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Age: 44
Obliging Young Lady
1942
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as Skip - the Bellboy
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Age: 43
Roxie Hart
1942
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as Amos Hart
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Age: 43
Castle in the Desert
1942
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as The Bus Driver
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Age: 43
Remember the Day
1941
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as Telegraph clerk
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Age: 43
Hellzapoppin'
1941
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as Movie Cameraman (uncredited)
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Age: 43
Design for Scandal
1941
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as First Cabbie (uncredited)
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Age: 43
Miss Polly
1941
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as Townsman (uncredited)
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Age: 43
The Great Man's Lady
1941
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as Forbes
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Age: 43
Three Sons o' Guns
1941
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as Tailor
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Age: 43
Reaching for the Sun
1941
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as Jerry
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Age: 42
Model Wife
1941
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as Mr. Williams
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Age: 42
Repent at Leisure
1941
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as Bus Conductor
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Age: 42
Sleepers West
1941
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as
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Age: 42
Western Union
1941
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as Herb
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Age: 42
Tobacco Road
1941
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as Hotel Desk Clark
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Age: 42
Me and My Gal
1932
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as Eddie Collins
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Age: 34
Afraid to Talk
1932
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as Pete (bellhop)
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Age: 34
The Sport Parade
1932
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as Pullman Ticket Agent (uncredited)
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Age: 34
Blessed Event
1932
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as Hanson
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Age: 34
The Strange Love of Molly Louvain
1932
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as Reporter (uncredited)
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Age: 33
The Tenderfoot
1932
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as Beggar (uncredited)
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Age: 33
The Famous Ferguson Case
1932
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as Depot Loafer (uncredited)
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Age: 33
The Wide Open Spaces
1931
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as Townsman in Saloon
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Age: 33
The Great Junction Hotel
1931
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as The Elevator Operator
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Age: 33
Sob Sister
1931
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as Reporter (uncredited)
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Age: 33
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Up Pops the Duke
1931
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as
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Age: 33
The Lure of Hollywood
1931
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as George
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Age: 33
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The Back Page
1931
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as The Aspiring Reporter
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Age: 32
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Crashing Hollywood
1931
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as
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Age: 32