George Chandler profile
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George Chandler

30th June 1898 Waukegan, Illinois, USA Acting

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.

257 Movies 50 TV Shows 327 Credits
Filmography

Movies & TV Shows

Capone poster
Capone 16th April 1975 as Robert E. Crowe
Homicide poster
Homicide 2nd April 1949 as Police Photographer
Race Street poster
Race Street 11th September 1948 as Herman (Waiter) (uncredited)
The Pirate poster
The Pirate 11th June 1948 as Carriage Driver (uncredited)
Road to Rio poster
Road to Rio 25th December 1947 as Ship's Steward (uncredited)
Suspense poster
Suspense 15th June 1946 as Joe's Pal at Sandwich Counter (uncredited)
Swing Fever poster
Swing Fever 1st November 1943 as Hamburger Vendor (uncredited)
Miss Polly poster
Miss Polly 14th November 1941 as Townsman (uncredited)
Beau Geste poster
Beau Geste 24th July 1939 as Legionnaire Cordier (uncredited)
Rascals poster
Rascals 20th May 1938 as Waiting Room Patient
Mannequin poster
Mannequin 21st January 1938 as 'Swing' Magoo (Uncredited)
Hot Water poster
Hot Water 24th September 1937 as Photographer (uncredited)
Old Hutch poster
Old Hutch 25th September 1936 as Cigar Store Clerk
Sworn Enemy poster
Sworn Enemy 11th September 1936 as Lunch Stand Man (uncredited)
Fury poster
Fury 5th June 1936 as Milton Jackson
Speed poster
Speed 8th May 1936 as 'Shorty', Bystander at Barn Dance
Lady Killer poster
Lady Killer 9th December 1933 as George Thompson (uncredited)
The Keyhole poster
The Keyhole 25th March 1933 as Joe - Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Union Depot poster
Union Depot 14th January 1932 as Panhandler Wanting One Dollar (uncredited)
Sob Sister poster
Sob Sister 25th October 1931 as Reporter (uncredited)
A Holy Terror poster
A Holy Terror 19th July 1931 as Joe, Western Union Clerk (uncredited)
Switch poster
Switch 9th September 1975 as Capt. Roberts
Adam-12 poster
Adam-12 21st September 1968 as George Atchison
Adam-12 poster
Adam-12 21st September 1968 as Ed Mooney
Batman poster
Batman 12th January 1966 as Grampa
Bonanza poster
Bonanza 12th September 1959 as Gus Schultz
Rawhide poster
Rawhide 9th January 1959 as Reverend Jess Lincoln
Wagon Train poster
Wagon Train 18th September 1957 as Cleveland 'Clee' McMasters
Gunsmoke poster
Gunsmoke 10th September 1955 as Silas Hubbard
Lassie poster
Lassie 12th September 1954 as Uncle Petrie Martin
Dragnet poster
Dragnet 16th December 1951 as Forrest Simple