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George Chandler

George Chandler

Birthday: 1898-06-30 | Place of Birth: Waukegan, Illinois, USA

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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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

1978
Every Which Way but Loose

as    Clerk at D.M.V.

1976
Griffin and Phoenix

as    Old Man

1975
Capone

as    Robert E. Crowe

1964
Dead Ringer

as    George, Chauffeur

1957
Gunsight Ridge

as    Gus Withers

1953
Meet Me at the Fair

as    Deputy Leach

1951
Across the Wide Missouri

as    Gowie

1949
The House Across the Street

as    Carl's Boss (uncredited)

1948
Hollow Triumph

as    Aubrey - Assistant

1946
The Mask of Diijon

as    Diner Counterman (Uncredited)

1946
Strange Impersonation

as    J W Rinse, plaintiffs' atty.

1946
Dead Reckoning

as    Louis Ord

1946
Behind the Mask

as    Shrevvie

1945
Tell It to a Star

as    Al Marx

1945
This Man's Navy

as    Bert Bland

1945
Without Love

as    Elevator Operator

1945
Strange Confession

as    Harper

1944
It Happened Tomorrow

as    Bob

1942
Isle of Missing Men

as    Ship's bartender

1940
Arizona

as    Haley

1939
Thou Shalt Not Kill

as    Johnny

1936
Speed

as    'Shorty', Bystander at Barn Dance

1936
Women Are Trouble

as    Reporter

1933
The Mind Reader

as    Reporter (uncredited)

1932
Me and My Gal

as    Eddie Collins

1932
The Sport Parade

as    Pullman Ticket Agent (uncredited)

1931
Man of the World

as    Fred