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

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

as Reporter (uncredited)

The Twilight Zone

as Old Man

Batman

as Grampa

Every Which Way but Loose

as Clerk at D.M.V.

Bonanza

as Gus Schultz

The Ox-Bow Incident

as Jimmy Carnes (uncredited)

Fury

as Milton Jackson

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

as Partygoer

A Star Is Born

as Deliveryman (uncredited)

Nightmare Alley

as Hobo at Stan's Left Hand (uncredited)