George Chandler
Known for ActingBorn 1898-06-30 — died 1985-06-10Waukegan, Illinois, USA
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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.
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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
Every Which Way but Loose
1978 · as Clerk at D.M.V.
Nightmare Alley
1947 · as Hobo at Stan's Left Hand (uncredited)
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
1939 · as Reporter (uncredited)
The Pirate
1948 · as Carriage Driver (uncredited)
Footlight Parade
1933 · as Pharmacist (uncredited)
Hi, Nellie!
1934 · as Sullivan
Libeled Lady
1936 · as Bellhop
Swing Fever
1943 · as Hamburger Vendor
Roxie Hart
1942 · as Amos Hart
Escape to Witch Mountain
1975 · as Grocer
Picture Snatcher
1933 · as Reporter (uncredited)
Fury
1936 · as Milton Jackson
A Star Is Born
1937 · as Deliveryman (uncredited)
Magic Town
1947 · as Bus Driver
The Ox-Bow Incident
1943 · as Jimmy Carnes (uncredited)
In Old Chicago
1938 · as Onlooker (uncredited)
Young Mr. Lincoln
1939 · as Loafer (uncredited)
Westward the Women
1951 · as Mackeral Face (uncredited)