

George Chandler
1898 — 1985 Age: 86 years oldinfo
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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.
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1933
Footlight ParadePharmacist
1936
FuryMilton Jackson
1936
Libeled LadyBellhop
1937
A Star Is BornDeliveryman (uncredited)
1939
Mr. Smith Goes to WashingtonReporter (uncredited)
1939
Jesse JamesRoy
1939
Young Mr. LincolnLoafer
1940
The Return of Frank JamesRoy
1941
Western UnionHerb
1943
The Ox-Bow IncidentJimmy Cairnes (uncredited)
1947
Dead ReckoningLouis Ord
1952
The Narrow MarginAccomplice Running Newsstand (uncredited)
1975
CaponeRobert E. Crowe
1975
Escape to Witch MountainGrocer
1978
Every Which Way but LooseClerk at D.M.V.
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