George Chandler
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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.
Acting
Movie
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
as Reporter (uncredited)
1939
TV
The Twilight Zone
as Old Man
1959
TV
Batman
as Grampa
1966
Movie
Every Which Way but Loose
as Clerk at D.M.V.
1978
TV
Bonanza
as Gus Schultz
1959
Movie
The Ox-Bow Incident
as Jimmy Carnes (uncredited)
1943
Movie
Fury
as Milton Jackson
1936
TV
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as Partygoer
1955
Movie
A Star Is Born
as Deliveryman (uncredited)
1937
Movie
Nightmare Alley
as Hobo at Stan's Left Hand (uncredited)
1947
Movie
Escape to Witch Mountain
as Grocer
1975
Movie
Young Mr. Lincoln
as Loafer (uncredited)
1939
Movie
The Narrow Margin
as Accomplice Running Newsstand (uncredited)
1952
Movie
Dead Reckoning
as Louis Ord
1946
TV
CHiPs
1977
Movie
The Return of Frank James
as Roy
1940
Movie
Libeled Lady
as Bellhop
1936
Movie
Dead Ringer
as George, Chauffeur
1964
TV
Gunsmoke
as Silas Hubbard
1955
Movie
Jesse James
as Roy
1939
Movie
Nothing Sacred
as Photographer (uncredited)
1937
Movie
Beau Geste
as Legionnaire Cordier (uncredited)
1939
Movie
Hellzapoppin'
as Movie Cameraman (uncredited)
1941
Movie
The Pirate
as Carriage Driver (uncredited)
1948