Spencer Charters

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Spencer Charters (March 25, 1875 – January 25, 1943) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 220 films between 1920 and 1943, mostly in small supporting roles. Spencer Charters first stage work soon after leaving school was a walk on part, but it wasn't long before he was being given fair-sized roles. He played on Broadway between 1910 and 1929 and was a busy character actor in films during the 1930s and early 1940s. He often portrayed somewhat befuddeled judges, doctors, clerks, managers, and jailers. He died by suicide from a mix of sleeping pills and carbon monoxide poisoning.

Known For

Arsenic and Old Lace

as Marriage License Clerk

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

as Mal (uncredited)

High Sierra

as Ed

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

as Court Clerk

Young Mr. Lincoln

as Judge Herbert A. Bell

The Raven

as Col. Bertram Grant

The Pride of the Yankees

as Mr. Larsen (uncredited)

Libeled Lady

as McCall the Magistrate

Remember the Night

as Judge at Rummage Sale

Drums Along the Mohawk

as Innkeeper