George Chandler

George Chandler

Né le 30 juin 1898 à Waukegan, Illinois, USA, mort le 10 juin 1985.

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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.

Furie (7.5) Fury Film · 1936 dans le rôle de Milton Jackson
Le charlatan (7.2) Nightmare Alley Film · 1947 dans le rôle de Hobo at Stan's Left Hand (uncredited)
Le Tombeur (6.9) Lady Killer Film · 1933 dans le rôle de George Thompson (uncredited)
Prologues (6.8) Footlight Parade Film · 1933 dans le rôle de Pharmacist (uncredited)
Le Pirate (6.5) The Pirate Film · 1948 dans le rôle de Carriage Driver (uncredited)
Suspense (6.2) Film · 1946 dans le rôle de Joe's Pal at Sandwich Counter (uncredited)
Union Depot (6.1) Film · 1932 dans le rôle de Panhandler Wanting One Dollar (uncredited)
Speed (5.9) Film · 1936 dans le rôle de 'Shorty', Bystander at Barn Dance