George Chandler
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.
Known For
Acting

1944
asBob

1946
asLouis Ord

1946
asJ W Rinse, plaintiffs' atty.

1978
asSeadog

1964
asGeorge, Chauffeur

1936
asFilm Man (uncredited)

1938
asJim, the Baggage Master (uncredited)

1942
asSam Caldwell

1931
as
1948
asAubrey - Assistant

1951
asGowie

1950
as'Squirrely' Davis, convict

1933
as
1935
asSol Hertzberger

1946
asO'Brien (salesman)

1952
asDeputy Sheriff

1943
as
1936
asMilton Jackson

1943
asMailman (uncredited)

1932
asHanson

1941
asHerb

1933
asCubs Player (uncredited)

1952
asFarmer

1954
asBen Sneed

1951
asMackeral Face (uncredited)

1943
as
1933
asChester Snavely

1947
asShip's Steward

1933
asReporter at Police Station (uncredited)

1941
asTownsman (uncredited)

1942
asAmos Hart

1931
asGeorge

1965
asJace Asher

1942
asMessenger

1943
asJake, stage hand (uncredited)

1949
asCashier (uncredited)

1937
asGarage attendant

1930
asSlig Whalen

1950
asSmitty, Piano Player

1946
asShrevvie

1946
asShrevvie

1932
asBeggar (uncredited)

1945
asAl Marx

1942
asShip's bartender

1950
asHenderson

1947
asAssistant Director Sammy (uncredited)

1931
asThe Aspiring Reporter

1957
asGus Withers

1931
as
1945
asBellboy

1934
asHighway Service Station Counterman

1957
asZimmie (uncredited)

1945
as
1943
asHamburger Vendor

1952
asStagehand

1954
asGrimes

1935
asFirst Reporter (uncredited)

1946
asBit Role

1931
asNed

1955
asChandler

1937
asBill Clipper

1933
asReporter (uncredited)

1931
asFred

1939
asAirport Gas Attendant

1932
asPanhandler Wanting One Dollar (uncredited)

1947
asBus Driver

1940
asCharley

1931
asThe Elevator Operator

1939
asHotel Clerk (uncredited)

1936
asReporter

1952
asBartender Frankie

1938
asNewspaper Staff (uncredited)

1938
asGus - Piano Player

1930
asGeorgie Smith

1930
asEnrique

1936
as'Shorty', Bystander at Barn Dance

1934
asSoapy Sam Lambert

1975
asRobert E. Crowe

1931
asJoe, Western Union Clerk (uncredited)

1972
asPawnshop owner

1931
asTownsman in Saloon

1937
asShip's Radio Operator

1936
asGreasy

1935
asBob Adams

1943
asHarry, Nancy's Boyfriend (uncredited)

1952
asJud Canova

1956
asReporter

1975
asGrocer

1938
asRutherford (uncredited)

1949
asTelegraph Operator

1940
asHaley

1937
asTaxi Driver (uncredited)

1937
asTaxi Driver (uncredited)

1935
asPhotographer

1939
asMarvln McGee

1979
asElderly Man

1934
asSullivan

1946
asRoomer (uncredited)

1932
asPullman Ticket Agent (uncredited)

1936
asLunch Stand Man (uncredited)

1940
asBob, the soundman

1935
asCharlie

1938
asCody

1940
asMr. Jones (uncredited)

1938
asFirst comic with singer (uncredited)

1930
asElevator Operator (uncredited)

1939
asRoy

1932
asDepot Loafer (uncredited)

1931
asJail Guard

1939
asLaundryman (uncredited)

1941
asTailor

1939
asElevator Operator (uncredited)

1939
asLoafer (uncredited)

1939
asPhotographer at Ferry Landing (uncredited)

1939
asTaxi Driver

1939
asCameraman (uncredited)

1939
asLegionnaire Cordier (uncredited)

1939
asReporter (uncredited)

1966
asJudge Harley Nast

1939
asFirst Man (Voice)

1939
asPay Orderly (uncredited)

1939
as
1938
asTailor (uncredited)

1935
asEvening Bulletin Reporter (uncredited)

1942
asThe Bus Driver

1940
asFirst Clerk

1945
asJoe

1948
asHerman (Waiter) (uncredited)

1947
asTrain Station Agent (uncredited)

1960
asSimpson

1943
asKelly - Reporter (uncredited)

1937
asBriggs (uncredited)

1944
asAttendant (uncredited)

1943
asJimmy Carnes (uncredited)

1933
asSailor

1945
as1st Elevator Operator (uncredited)

1946
asJoe's Pal at Sandwich Counter (uncredited)

1953
asRene

1933
asChauffeur (uncredited)

1940
asMinor Role (uncredited)

1936
asBellhop

1936
asPurser Brooks

1936
asMan at Honolulu Dock

1937
asSimpson

1940
asGold Exchange Clerk

1938
asBoxing Spectator (Uncredited)

1937
asRed Evans

1948
asBert Kestner (as Geo. Chandler)

1932
asEddie Collins

1939
asJohnny

1939
asG. Randolph (uncredited)

1934
asWindow Washer

1934
asJoe Cuttlehammer Jr.

1929
asTimid Royalist (uncredited)

1948
asCarriage Driver (uncredited)

1940
asRailroad Station Attendant

1940
asRoy

1950
asJohnny

1942
asKeystone Cop (uncredited)

1948
asReporter (uncredited)

1935
asReporter (uncredited)

1935
asStadium Cashier

1937
asHerman

1938
asReporter

1939
asSoda Jerker

1947
asBus Passenger with Newspaper (uncredited)

1935
asReporter (uncredited)

1940
asParkersville Counterman (uncredited)

1940
asElevator Operator (Uncredited)

1940
asTaxi Driver

1937
asPhotographer (uncredited)

1936
asHospital Interne

1946
asRoller Coaster Operator (uncredited)

1946
asGus, Photographer

1932
asPete (bellhop)

1950
asWillie

1949
asMotel Proprietor

1946
asBartender

1931
asSweet - a Waiter

1947
asPickpocket Dippy

1937
asHotel Clerk

1948
asBilly Wilkes

1941
asForbes

1941
asTelegraph clerk

1964
asMartin

1952
asAccomplice Running Newsstand (uncredited)

1945
asBert Bland

1938
asWaiting Room Patient

1945
asElevator Operator

1938
asCabbie

1939
asHerbert (uncredited)

1941
asBus Conductor

1952
asDr. Bill Ryan (Uncredited)

1935
asReporter (uncredited)

1975
asSelf (archive footage)

1942
asSkip - the Bellboy

1934
asMurphy (uncredited)

1933
asHomer Howard

1937
asBusiness Card Printer (uncredited)

1945
asRoger the Valet (uncredited)

1941
asFirst Cabbie (uncredited)

1939
as2nd Tout

1945
asHarper

1938
as'Swing' Magoo (Uncredited)

1948
asPatient #1

1932
asReporter (uncredited)

1938
asOnlooker (uncredited)

1941
asHotel Desk Clark

1949
asCarl's Boss (uncredited)

1942
asMan Carrying Rifle in Woods

1948
asJoe, the Bartender

1976
asOld Man

1933
asJoe - Desk Clerk (uncredited)

1941
asMr. Williams

1934
asTaxi Driver

1937
asPhotographer (uncredited)

1936
asReporter

1946
asSergeant Harrington (uncredited)

1941
asJerry

1934
asAssistant Stage Manager

1948
asMax

1944
asArmed Guard

1942
asTaxi Driver (uncredited)

1938
asPress Agent (uncredited)

1938
asTaxi Driver (Uncredited)

1949
asPolice Photographer

1941
asMovie Cameraman (uncredited)

1951
asJed (uncredited)

1978
asClerk at D.M.V.

1944
asJameson

1950
asMotorcycle Officer (uncredited)

1942
asGeorge Peabody (uncredited)

1942
asTaxi Driver (Uncredited)

1933
asPharmacist (uncredited)

1941
as
1935
asWitness (uncredited)

1946
asDiner Counterman (Uncredited)

1937
asDeliveryman (uncredited)

1948
asMonty

1943
asHamburger Vendor (uncredited)

1937
asJanitor

1953
asDeputy Leach

1935
asHenry Purdy (Uncredited)

1943
asFred (Uncredited)

1938
asReporter (uncredited)

1975
asJonathan Kent

1948
asMr. Rice (uncredited)

1950
asLester Hubley

1931
asDr. Roberts

1928
asPost Commander

1947
asHobo at Stan's Left Hand (uncredited)

1946
asReporter (uncredited)

1931
asReporter (uncredited)

1971
asConductor

1946
asWalter

1936
asCigar Store Clerk

1943
asJake

1946
asMan (uncredited)
as
asWinston Shelby
asDoc Baines
asGrampa
as
asDr. Barton Stuart
as
asCaptain Billy
asSilas Hubbard
asKeeley
as
asGeorge Bentley
as
as
asPartygoer
as
as
asReverend Jess Lincoln
asFred Mackey
asCapt. Roberts
asNewspaper Man
asBartender
as
as
as
as
as
as
asHoggard
as
asProprietor
as
as
as
as
as
asOld Man
asUncle Petrie Martin
asGus Schultz
asGeorge Atchison
asEd Mooney
asHiram
asIchabod Adams
asFred
asMr. Hollis
as
asEdgar
asJoe
asEustace Peabody
asIchabod Lewis
asMr. Ederly
asForrest Simple
asCleveland 'Clee' McMasters
asDoc Stuart
asHarry
as
asFirst Panhandler
asHenry Davis
as(uncredited)
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