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Known For

Acting

Known Credits

317

Gender

Male

Birthday

1898-06-30

Day of Death

1985-06-10 (87 years old)

Place of Birth

Waukegan, Illinois, USA

Also Known As

Geo. Chandler

George Chandler

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.

Known For

Acting

Dead Reckoning

1946

Dead Reckoning

as

Louis Ord

Strange Impersonation

1946

Strange Impersonation

as

J W Rinse, plaintiffs' atty.

The Bastard

1978

The Bastard

as

Seadog

Dead Ringer

1964

Dead Ringer

as

George, Chauffeur

The Princess Comes Across

1936

The Princess Comes Across

as

Film Man (uncredited)

Three Loves Has Nancy

1938

Three Loves Has Nancy

as

Jim, the Baggage Master (uncredited)

Hollow Triumph

1948

Hollow Triumph

as

Aubrey - Assistant

Triple Trouble

1950

Triple Trouble

as

'Squirrely' Davis, convict

The Murder Man

1935

The Murder Man

as

Sol Hertzberger

Little Giant

1946

Little Giant

as

O'Brien (salesman)

Rose of Cimarron

1952

Rose of Cimarron

as

Deputy Sheriff

Fury

1936

Fury

as

Milton Jackson

Gildersleeve's Bad Day

1943

Gildersleeve's Bad Day

as

Mailman (uncredited)

Blessed Event

1932

Blessed Event

as

Hanson

Western Union

1941

Western Union

as

Herb

Elmer, the Great

1933

Elmer, the Great

as

Cubs Player (uncredited)

Westward the Women

1951

Westward the Women

as

Mackeral Face (uncredited)

The Fatal Glass of Beer

1933

The Fatal Glass of Beer

as

Chester Snavely

Road to Rio

1947

Road to Rio

as

Ship's Steward

The Kennel Murder Case

1933

The Kennel Murder Case

as

Reporter at Police Station (uncredited)

Miss Polly

1941

Miss Polly

as

Townsman (uncredited)

Roxie Hart

1942

Roxie Hart

as

Amos Hart

Apache Uprising

1965

Apache Uprising

as

Jace Asher

The Great Gildersleeve

1942

The Great Gildersleeve

as

Messenger

Lady of Burlesque

1943

Lady of Burlesque

as

Jake, stage hand (uncredited)

Knock on Any Door

1949

Knock on Any Door

as

Cashier (uncredited)

Danger – Love at Work

1937

Danger – Love at Work

as

Garage attendant

Singing Guns

1950

Singing Guns

as

Smitty, Piano Player

Behind the Mask

1946

Behind the Mask

as

Shrevvie

The Missing Lady

1946

The Missing Lady

as

Shrevvie

The Tenderfoot

1932

The Tenderfoot

as

Beggar (uncredited)

Tell It to a Star

1945

Tell It to a Star

as

Al Marx

Isle of Missing Men

1942

Isle of Missing Men

as

Ship's bartender

Pretty Baby

1950

Pretty Baby

as

Henderson

So You Want to Be in Pictures

1947

So You Want to Be in Pictures

as

Assistant Director Sammy (uncredited)

The Back Page

1931

The Back Page

as

The Aspiring Reporter

Gunsight Ridge

1957

Gunsight Ridge

as

Gus Withers

Patrick the Great

1945

Patrick the Great

as

Bellboy

He Was Her Man

1934

He Was Her Man

as

Highway Service Station Counterman

Spring Reunion

1957

Spring Reunion

as

Zimmie (uncredited)

Swing Fever

1943

Swing Fever

as

Hamburger Vendor

Somebody Loves Me

1952

Somebody Loves Me

as

Stagehand

Rails Into Laramie

1954

Rails Into Laramie

as

Grimes

The Woman in Red

1935

The Woman in Red

as

First Reporter (uncredited)

Lover Come Back

1946

Lover Come Back

as

Bit Role

Apache Ambush

1955

Apache Ambush

as

Chandler

Small Town Boy

1937

Small Town Boy

as

Bill Clipper

The Mind Reader

1933

The Mind Reader

as

Reporter (uncredited)

The Flying Irishman

1939

The Flying Irishman

as

Airport Gas Attendant

Union Depot

1932

Union Depot

as

Panhandler Wanting One Dollar (uncredited)

Magic Town

1947

Magic Town

as

Bus Driver

Shooting High

1940

Shooting High

as

Charley

The Great Junction Hotel

1931

The Great Junction Hotel

as

The Elevator Operator

The Jones Family in Hollywood

1939

The Jones Family in Hollywood

as

Hotel Clerk (uncredited)

Women Are Trouble

1936

Women Are Trouble

as

Reporter

My Man and I

1952

My Man and I

as

Bartender Frankie

The Mad Miss Manton

1938

The Mad Miss Manton

as

Newspaper Staff (uncredited)

While New York Sleeps

1938

While New York Sleeps

as

Gus - Piano Player

The Florodora Girl

1930

The Florodora Girl

as

Georgie Smith

In Gay Madrid

1930

In Gay Madrid

as

Enrique

Speed

1936

Speed

as

'Shorty', Bystander at Barn Dance

Dark Hazard

1934

Dark Hazard

as

Soapy Sam Lambert

Capone

1975

Capone

as

Robert E. Crowe

A Holy Terror

1931

A Holy Terror

as

Joe, Western Union Clerk (uncredited)

Pickup on 101

1972

Pickup on 101

as

Pawnshop owner

The Wide Open Spaces

1931

The Wide Open Spaces

as

Townsman in Saloon

Charlie Chan at the Olympics

1937

Charlie Chan at the Olympics

as

Ship's Radio Operator

The Country Doctor

1936

The Country Doctor

as

Greasy

Flicker Fever

1935

Flicker Fever

as

Bob Adams

The Powers Girl

1943

The Powers Girl

as

Harry, Nancy's Boyfriend (uncredited)

The WAC from Walla Walla

1952

The WAC from Walla Walla

as

Jud Canova

Good-bye, My Lady

1956

Good-bye, My Lady

as

Reporter

One Wild Night

1938

One Wild Night

as

Rutherford (uncredited)

Canadian Pacific

1949

Canadian Pacific

as

Telegraph Operator

Arizona

1940

Arizona

as

Haley

Woman Chases Man

1937

Woman Chases Man

as

Taxi Driver (uncredited)

They Gave Him a Gun

1937

They Gave Him a Gun

as

Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Broadway Gondolier

1935

Broadway Gondolier

as

Photographer

Exile Express

1939

Exile Express

as

Marvln McGee

Hi, Nellie!

1934

Hi, Nellie!

as

Sullivan

The French Key

1946

The French Key

as

Roomer (uncredited)

The Sport Parade

1932

The Sport Parade

as

Pullman Ticket Agent (uncredited)

Sworn Enemy

1936

Sworn Enemy

as

Lunch Stand Man (uncredited)

Charter Pilot

1940

Charter Pilot

as

Bob, the soundman

Stars Over Broadway

1935

Stars Over Broadway

as

Charlie

Men with Wings

1938

Men with Wings

as

Cody

Broadway Melody of 1940

1940

Broadway Melody of 1940

as

Mr. Jones (uncredited)

Three Comrades

1938

Three Comrades

as

First comic with singer (uncredited)

Only Saps Work

1930

Only Saps Work

as

Elevator Operator (uncredited)

Jesse James

1939

Jesse James

as

Roy

The Famous Ferguson Case

1932

The Famous Ferguson Case

as

Depot Loafer (uncredited)

Everything’s Rosie

1931

Everything’s Rosie

as

Jail Guard

Blondie Meets the Boss

1939

Blondie Meets the Boss

as

Laundryman (uncredited)

Three Sons o' Guns

1941

Three Sons o' Guns

as

Tailor

Calling Dr. Kildare

1939

Calling Dr. Kildare

as

Elevator Operator (uncredited)

Young Mr. Lincoln

1939

Young Mr. Lincoln

as

Loafer (uncredited)

It's a Wonderful World

1939

It's a Wonderful World

as

Photographer at Ferry Landing (uncredited)

Second Fiddle

1939

Second Fiddle

as

Taxi Driver

Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation

1939

Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation

as

Cameraman (uncredited)

Beau Geste

1939

Beau Geste

as

Legionnaire Cordier (uncredited)

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

1939

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

as

Reporter (uncredited)

The Ghost & Mr. Chicken

1966

The Ghost & Mr. Chicken

as

Judge Harley Nast

The Light That Failed

1939

The Light That Failed

as

First Man (Voice)

The Secret of Dr. Kildare

1939

The Secret of Dr. Kildare

as

Pay Orderly (uncredited)

There Goes My Heart

1938

There Goes My Heart

as

Tailor (uncredited)

While the Patient Slept

1935

While the Patient Slept

as

Evening Bulletin Reporter (uncredited)

Castle in the Desert

1942

Castle in the Desert

as

The Bus Driver

The Man Who Wouldn't Talk

1940

The Man Who Wouldn't Talk

as

First Clerk

Race Street

1948

Race Street

as

Herman (Waiter) (uncredited)

The Judge Steps Out

1947

The Judge Steps Out

as

Train Station Agent (uncredited)

Sweet Rosie O'Grady

1943

Sweet Rosie O'Grady

as

Kelly - Reporter (uncredited)

Soak the Poor

1937

Soak the Poor

as

Briggs (uncredited)

3 Men in White

1944

3 Men in White

as

Attendant (uncredited)

The Ox-Bow Incident

1943

The Ox-Bow Incident

as

Jimmy Carnes (uncredited)

Son of a Sailor

1933

Son of a Sailor

as

Sailor

It's in the Bag!

1945

It's in the Bag!

as

1st Elevator Operator (uncredited)

Suspense

1946

Suspense

as

Joe's Pal at Sandwich Counter (uncredited)

Parachute Jumper

1933

Parachute Jumper

as

Chauffeur (uncredited)

Abe Lincoln in Illinois

1940

Abe Lincoln in Illinois

as

Minor Role (uncredited)

Libeled Lady

1936

Libeled Lady

as

Bellhop

Here Comes Trouble

1936

Here Comes Trouble

as

Purser Brooks

High Tension

1936

High Tension

as

Man at Honolulu Dock

Edison, the Man

1940

Edison, the Man

as

Gold Exchange Clerk

Mr. Moto's Gamble

1938

Mr. Moto's Gamble

as

Boxing Spectator (Uncredited)

Big Town Girl

1937

Big Town Girl

as

Red Evans

Reaching from Heaven

1948

Reaching from Heaven

as

Bert Kestner (as Geo. Chandler)

Me and My Gal

1932

Me and My Gal

as

Eddie Collins

Everybody's Baby

1939

Everybody's Baby

as

G. Randolph (uncredited)

Happiness Ahead

1934

Happiness Ahead

as

Window Washer

Rough Necking

1934

Rough Necking

as

Joe Cuttlehammer Jr.

Devil-May-Care

1929

Devil-May-Care

as

Timid Royalist (uncredited)

The Pirate

1948

The Pirate

as

Carriage Driver (uncredited)

Trail of the Vigilantes

1940

Trail of the Vigilantes

as

Railroad Station Attendant

The Happy Years

1950

The Happy Years

as

Johnny

The Forest Rangers

1942

The Forest Rangers

as

Keystone Cop (uncredited)

If You Knew Susie

1948

If You Knew Susie

as

Reporter (uncredited)

The Payoff

1935

The Payoff

as

Reporter (uncredited)

Mary Burns, Fugitive

1935

Mary Burns, Fugitive

as

Stadium Cashier

Gateway

1938

Gateway

as

Reporter

20,000 Men a Year

1939

20,000 Men a Year

as

Soda Jerker

It Had to Be You

1947

It Had to Be You

as

Bus Passenger with Newspaper (uncredited)

It's in the Air

1935

It's in the Air

as

Reporter (uncredited)

Dr. Kildare Goes Home

1940

Dr. Kildare Goes Home

as

Parkersville Counterman (uncredited)

The Mad Doctor

1940

The Mad Doctor

as

Elevator Operator (Uncredited)

Melody Ranch

1940

Melody Ranch

as

Taxi Driver

Nothing Sacred

1937

Nothing Sacred

as

Photographer (uncredited)

Sing, Baby, Sing

1936

Sing, Baby, Sing

as

Hospital Interne

The Last Crooked Mile

1946

The Last Crooked Mile

as

Roller Coaster Operator (uncredited)

A Guy Could Change

1946

A Guy Could Change

as

Gus, Photographer

Afraid to Talk

1932

Afraid to Talk

as

Pete (bellhop)

Kansas Raiders

1950

Kansas Raiders

as

Willie

Once More, My Darling

1949

Once More, My Darling

as

Motel Proprietor

The Glass Alibi

1946

The Glass Alibi

as

Bartender

The Woman Between

1931

The Woman Between

as

Sweet - a Waiter

Saddle Pals

1947

Saddle Pals

as

Pickpocket Dippy

Fair Warning

1937

Fair Warning

as

Hotel Clerk

Sons of Adventure

1948

Sons of Adventure

as

Billy Wilkes

Remember the Day

1941

Remember the Day

as

Telegraph clerk

Law of the Lawless

1964

Law of the Lawless

as

Martin

The Narrow Margin

1952

The Narrow Margin

as

Accomplice Running Newsstand (uncredited)

This Man's Navy

1945

This Man's Navy

as

Bert Bland

Rascals

1938

Rascals

as

Waiting Room Patient

Without Love

1945

Without Love

as

Elevator Operator

I Stole a Million

1939

I Stole a Million

as

Herbert (uncredited)

Repent at Leisure

1941

Repent at Leisure

as

Bus Conductor

This Woman Is Dangerous

1952

This Woman Is Dangerous

as

Dr. Bill Ryan (Uncredited)

Front Page Woman

1935

Front Page Woman

as

Reporter (uncredited)

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

1975

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

as

Self (archive footage)

Obliging Young Lady

1942

Obliging Young Lady

as

Skip - the Bellboy

Big Hearted Herbert

1934

Big Hearted Herbert

as

Murphy (uncredited)

Bureau of Missing Persons

1933

Bureau of Missing Persons

as

Homer Howard

The Go-Getter

1937

The Go-Getter

as

Business Card Printer (uncredited)

The Great Morgan

1945

The Great Morgan

as

Roger the Valet (uncredited)

Design for Scandal

1941

Design for Scandal

as

First Cabbie (uncredited)

King of the Turf

1939

King of the Turf

as

2nd Tout

Strange Confession

1945

Strange Confession

as

Harper

Mannequin

1938

Mannequin

as

'Swing' Magoo (Uncredited)

The Paleface

1948

The Paleface

as

Patient #1

The Strange Love of Molly Louvain

1932

The Strange Love of Molly Louvain

as

Reporter (uncredited)

In Old Chicago

1938

In Old Chicago

as

Onlooker (uncredited)

Tobacco Road

1941

Tobacco Road

as

Hotel Desk Clark

The House Across the Street

1949

The House Across the Street

as

Carl's Boss (uncredited)

That Other Woman

1942

That Other Woman

as

Man Carrying Rifle in Woods

The Hunted

1948

The Hunted

as

Joe, the Bartender

Griffin and Phoenix

1976

Griffin and Phoenix

as

Old Man

The Keyhole

1933

The Keyhole

as

Joe - Desk Clerk (uncredited)

Model Wife

1941

Model Wife

as

Mr. Williams

Fog Over Frisco

1934

Fog Over Frisco

as

Taxi Driver

Hot Water

1937

Hot Water

as

Photographer (uncredited)

The Accusing Finger

1936

The Accusing Finger

as

Reporter

Rendezvous with Annie

1946

Rendezvous with Annie

as

Sergeant Harrington (uncredited)

Music in the Air

1934

Music in the Air

as

Assistant Stage Manager

Bride by Mistake

1944

Bride by Mistake

as

Armed Guard

A Night to Remember

1942

A Night to Remember

as

Taxi Driver (uncredited)

The Shining Hour

1938

The Shining Hour

as

Press Agent (uncredited)

Joy of Living

1938

Joy of Living

as

Taxi Driver (Uncredited)

Homicide

1949

Homicide

as

Police Photographer

Hellzapoppin'

1941

Hellzapoppin'

as

Movie Cameraman (uncredited)

The Whip Hand

1951

The Whip Hand

as

Jed (uncredited)

Every Which Way but Loose

1978

Every Which Way but Loose

as

Clerk at D.M.V.

Goin' to Town

1944

Goin' to Town

as

Jameson

The Next Voice You Hear...

1950

The Next Voice You Hear...

as

Motorcycle Officer (uncredited)

Pardon My Sarong

1942

Pardon My Sarong

as

George Peabody (uncredited)

Night in New Orleans

1942

Night in New Orleans

as

Taxi Driver (Uncredited)

Footlight Parade

1933

Footlight Parade

as

Pharmacist (uncredited)

Star of Midnight

1935

Star of Midnight

as

Witness (uncredited)

The Mask of Diijon

1946

The Mask of Diijon

as

Diner Counterman (Uncredited)

A Star Is Born

1937

A Star Is Born

as

Deliveryman (uncredited)

Swing Fever

1943

Swing Fever

as

Hamburger Vendor (uncredited)

Wake Up and Live

1937

Wake Up and Live

as

Janitor

Meet Me at the Fair

1953

Meet Me at the Fair

as

Deputy Leach

Don't Bet on Blondes

1935

Don't Bet on Blondes

as

Henry Purdy (Uncredited)

Swing Shift Maisie

1943

Swing Shift Maisie

as

Fred (Uncredited)

The Cowboy and the Lady

1938

The Cowboy and the Lady

as

Reporter (uncredited)

Silver River

1948

Silver River

as

Mr. Rice (uncredited)

Perfect Strangers

1950

Perfect Strangers

as

Lester Hubley

Doctors' Wives

1931

Doctors' Wives

as

Dr. Roberts

The Cloud Dodger

1928

The Cloud Dodger

as

Post Commander

Nightmare Alley

1947

Nightmare Alley

as

Hobo at Stan's Left Hand (uncredited)

The Kid from Brooklyn

1946

The Kid from Brooklyn

as

Reporter (uncredited)

Sob Sister

1931

Sob Sister

as

Reporter (uncredited)

One More Train to Rob

1971

One More Train to Rob

as

Conductor

Lover Come Back

1946

Lover Come Back

as

Walter

Old Hutch

1936

Old Hutch

as

Cigar Store Clerk

Gallant Journey

1946

Gallant Journey

as

Man (uncredited)

Here's Lucy

Here's Lucy

as

Winston Shelby

Batman

Batman

as

Grampa

Petticoat Junction

Petticoat Junction

as

Dr. Barton Stuart

Tales of Wells Fargo

Tales of Wells Fargo

as

Captain Billy

Gunsmoke

Gunsmoke

as

Silas Hubbard

Ironside

Ironside

as

George Bentley

Rawhide

Rawhide

as

Reverend Jess Lincoln

Run for Your Life

Run for Your Life

as

Fred Mackey

Switch

Switch

as

Capt. Roberts

Lux Video Theatre

Lux Video Theatre

as

Newspaper Man

Wire Service

Wire Service

as

Hoggard

Lassie

Lassie

as

Uncle Petrie Martin

Bonanza

Bonanza

as

Gus Schultz

Adam-12

Adam-12

as

George Atchison

Adam-12

Adam-12

as

Ed Mooney

Lux Video Theatre

Lux Video Theatre

as

Mr. Hollis

Lux Video Theatre

Lux Video Theatre

as

Eustace Peabody

Studio 57

Studio 57

as

Mr. Ederly

Dragnet

Dragnet

as

Forrest Simple

Wagon Train

Wagon Train

as

Cleveland 'Clee' McMasters

Green Acres

Green Acres

as

Doc Stuart

Production

Crew

Directing