George Chandler
Born
June 30, 1898
Died
June 10, 1985 (86 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Waukegan, Illinois, USA
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

The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
Elderly Man
1979

Every Which Way but Loose
Clerk at D.M.V.
1978

The Bastard
Seadog
1978

CHiPs
(1 episode)
1977

Griffin and Phoenix
Old Man
1976

Switch
Capt. Roberts · (1 episode)
1975

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Self (archive footage)
1975

Capone
Robert E. Crowe
1975

Escape to Witch Mountain
Grocer
1975

It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!
Jonathan Kent
1975

The Waltons
(1 episode)
1972

Pickup on 101
Pawnshop owner
1972

One More Train to Rob
Conductor
1971

Alias Smith and Jones
(2 episodes)
1971

Love, American Style
Harry · (1 episode)
1969

Here's Lucy
Winston Shelby · (1 episode)
1968

Adam-12
George Atchison · (1 episode)
1968

Adam-12
Ed Mooney · (1 episode)
1968

Mannix
(1 episode)
1967

Ironside
George Bentley · (1 episode)
1967

Run, Buddy, Run
(1 episode)
1966

The Ghost & Mr. Chicken
Judge Harley Nast
1966

Batman
Grampa · (2 episodes)
1966

Apache Uprising
Jace Asher
1965

Laredo
(1 episode)
1965

Green Acres
Doc Stuart · (1 episode)
1965

Run for Your Life
Fred Mackey · (1 episode)
1965

Law of the Lawless
Martin
1964

Dead Ringer
George, Chauffeur
1964

Kraft Suspense Theatre
Doc Baines · (1 episode)
1963
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
(1 episode)
1963

Petticoat Junction
Dr. Barton Stuart · (1 episode)
1963

Ichabod and Me
(36 episodes)
1961

The Slowest Gun in the West
Simpson
1960

The Twilight Zone
Old Man · (1 episode)
1959

Bonanza
Gus Schultz · (1 episode)
1959

Rawhide
Reverend Jess Lincoln · (1 episode)
1959

The Donna Reed Show
(1 episode)
1958

Wagon Train
Cleveland 'Clee' McMasters · (1 episode)
1957

Gunsight Ridge
Gus Withers
1957

Tales of Wells Fargo
Captain Billy · (1 episode)
1957

Spring Reunion
Zimmie (uncredited)
1957

Wire Service
Hoggard · (1 episode)
1956
Broken Arrow
Welsh · (1 episode)
1956

Good-bye, My Lady
Reporter
1956

Telephone Time
(1 episode)
1956
Playwrights '56
(1 episode)
1955

Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Partygoer · (1 episode)
1955

Frontier
Ames · (1 episode)
1955
Kings Row
(1 episode)
1955

Gunsmoke
Silas Hubbard · (2 episodes)
1955

The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
(1 episode)
1955

Apache Ambush
Chandler
1955

Studio 57
Mr. Ederly · (1 episode)
1954

Lassie
(3 episodes)
1954

Lassie
Uncle Petrie Martin · (4 episodes)
1954
Summer Playhouse
(1 episode)
1954

The High and the Mighty
Ben Sneed
1954

Rails Into Laramie
Grimes
1954
The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse
(1 episode)
1953

Island in the Sky
Rene
1953

General Electric Theater
Keeley · (1 episode)
1953

General Electric Theater
Ichabod Adams · (1 episode)
1953

Meet Me at the Fair
Deputy Leach
1953

Hans Christian Andersen
Farmer
1952

The Abbott and Costello Show
First Panhandler · (1 episode)
1952

The Abbott and Costello Show
Henry Davis · (1 episode)
1952

The WAC from Walla Walla
Jud Canova
1952

The Ford Television Theatre
Hiram · (1 episode)
1952

Cavalcade of America
Proprietor · (1 episode)
1952

Somebody Loves Me
Stagehand
1952

Adventures of Superman
(3 episodes)
1952

My Man and I
Bartender Frankie
1952

The Narrow Margin
Accomplice Running Newsstand (uncredited)
1952

This Woman Is Dangerous
Dr. Bill Ryan (Uncredited)
1952

Rose of Cimarron
Deputy Sheriff
1952

Westward the Women
Mackeral Face (uncredited)
1951

Dragnet
Forrest Simple · (1 episode)
1951

Across the Wide Missouri
Gowie
1951

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Bartender · (1 episode)
1951

The Whip Hand
Jed (uncredited)
1951

The Adventures of Kit Carson
(6 episodes)
1951

Racket Squad
(1 episode)
1951

The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
(uncredited) · (1 episode)
1951

Kansas Raiders
Willie
1950
Lux Video Theatre
Newspaper Man · (1 episode)
1950
Lux Video Theatre
Fred · (1 episode)
1950
Lux Video Theatre
Mr. Hollis · (1 episode)
1950
Lux Video Theatre
(1 episode)
1950
Lux Video Theatre
Joe · (1 episode)
1950
Lux Video Theatre
Edgar · (1 episode)
1950
Lux Video Theatre
Eustace Peabody · (1 episode)
1950

Pretty Baby
Henderson
1950

Triple Trouble
'Squirrely' Davis, convict
1950

The Happy Years
Johnny
1950

The Next Voice You Hear...
Motorcycle Officer (uncredited)
1950

Perfect Strangers
Lester Hubley
1950

Singing Guns
Smitty, Piano Player
1950

Robert Montgomery Presents
(1 episode)
1950

Robert Montgomery Presents
Ichabod Lewis · (1 episode)
1950

Once More, My Darling
Motel Proprietor
1949

The House Across the Street
Carl's Boss (uncredited)
1949

Canadian Pacific
Telegraph Operator
1949

Homicide
Police Photographer
1949

Knock on Any Door
Cashier (uncredited)
1949

The Paleface
Patient #1
1948

The Philco Television Playhouse
(1 episode)
1948

The Girl from Manhattan
Monty
1948

Race Street
Herman (Waiter) (uncredited)
1948

Sons of Adventure
Billy Wilkes
1948

Hollow Triumph
Aubrey - Assistant
1948

The Pirate
Carriage Driver (uncredited)
1948

Silver River
Mr. Rice (uncredited)
1948

The Hunted
Joe, the Bartender
1948

The Miracle of the Bells
Max
1948

If You Knew Susie
Reporter (uncredited)
1948

Reaching from Heaven
Bert Kestner (as Geo. Chandler)
1948

Road to Rio
Ship's Steward
1947

The Judge Steps Out
Train Station Agent (uncredited)
1947

It Had to Be You
Bus Passenger with Newspaper (uncredited)
1947

Nightmare Alley
Hobo at Stan's Left Hand (uncredited)
1947

Magic Town
Bus Driver
1947
So You Want to Be in Pictures
Assistant Director Sammy (uncredited)
1947

Saddle Pals
Pickpocket Dippy
1947

Dead Reckoning
Louis Ord
1946

Gallant Journey
Man (uncredited)
1946

The Missing Lady
Shrevvie
1946

The Last Crooked Mile
Roller Coaster Operator (uncredited)
1946

Rendezvous with Annie
Sergeant Harrington (uncredited)
1946

Lover Come Back
Bit Role
1946

Lover Come Back
Walter
1946

Suspense
Joe's Pal at Sandwich Counter (uncredited)
1946

Behind the Mask
Shrevvie
1946

The French Key
Roomer (uncredited)
1946

The Glass Alibi
Bartender
1946

The Kid from Brooklyn
Reporter (uncredited)
1946

Strange Impersonation
J W Rinse, plaintiffs' atty.
1946

The Mask of Diijon
Diner Counterman (Uncredited)
1946

Little Giant
O'Brien (salesman)
1946

A Guy Could Change
Gus, Photographer
1946

Strange Confession
Harper
1945

The Shanghai Cobra
Joe
1945

Tell It to a Star
Al Marx
1945

Lady on a Train
1945

Patrick the Great
Bellboy
1945

It's in the Bag!
1st Elevator Operator (uncredited)
1945

Without Love
Elevator Operator
1945

This Man's Navy
Bert Bland
1945

The Great Morgan
Roger the Valet (uncredited)
1945

Goin' to Town
Jameson
1944

Bride by Mistake
Armed Guard
1944

3 Men in White
Attendant (uncredited)
1944

It Happened Tomorrow
Bob
1944

Swing Fever
Hamburger Vendor
1943

Swing Fever
Hamburger Vendor (uncredited)
1943

Sweet Rosie O'Grady
Kelly - Reporter (uncredited)
1943

Swing Shift Maisie
Fred (Uncredited)
1943

Don't Be a Sucker!
1943

Gildersleeve's Bad Day
Mailman (uncredited)
1943

Lady of Burlesque
Jake, stage hand (uncredited)
1943

Lady of Burlesque
Jake
1943

The Ox-Bow Incident
Jimmy Carnes (uncredited)
1943

The Amazing Mrs. Holliday
1943

The Powers Girl
Harry, Nancy's Boyfriend (uncredited)
1943

The Great Gildersleeve
Messenger
1942

A Night to Remember
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
1942

That Other Woman
Man Carrying Rifle in Woods
1942

The Forest Rangers
Keystone Cop (uncredited)
1942

Scattergood Survives a Murder
Sam Caldwell
1942

Isle of Missing Men
Ship's bartender
1942

Pardon My Sarong
George Peabody (uncredited)
1942

Night in New Orleans
Taxi Driver (Uncredited)
1942

Obliging Young Lady
Skip - the Bellboy
1942

Roxie Hart
Amos Hart
1942

Castle in the Desert
The Bus Driver
1942

Remember the Day
Telegraph clerk
1941

Hellzapoppin'
Movie Cameraman (uncredited)
1941

Design for Scandal
First Cabbie (uncredited)
1941

Miss Polly
Townsman (uncredited)
1941

The Great Man's Lady
Forbes
1941

Three Sons o' Guns
Tailor
1941

Reaching for the Sun
Jerry
1941

Model Wife
Mr. Williams
1941

Repent at Leisure
Bus Conductor
1941

Sleepers West
1941

Western Union
Herb
1941

Tobacco Road
Hotel Desk Clark
1941

Arizona
Haley
1940

The Mad Doctor
Elevator Operator (Uncredited)
1940

Trail of the Vigilantes
Railroad Station Attendant
1940

Charter Pilot
Bob, the soundman
1940

Melody Ranch
Taxi Driver
1940

Dr. Kildare Goes Home
Parkersville Counterman (uncredited)
1940

The Return of Frank James
Roy
1940

Edison, the Man
Gold Exchange Clerk
1940

Shooting High
Charley
1940

Abe Lincoln in Illinois
Minor Role (uncredited)
1940

Broadway Melody of 1940
Mr. Jones (uncredited)
1940

The Man Who Wouldn't Talk
First Clerk
1940
Thou Shalt Not Kill
Johnny
1939

The Light That Failed
First Man (Voice)
1939

The Secret of Dr. Kildare
Pay Orderly (uncredited)
1939

20,000 Men a Year
Soda Jerker
1939

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Reporter (uncredited)
1939

Everything's on Ice
1939

I Stole a Million
Herbert (uncredited)
1939

Beau Geste
Legionnaire Cordier (uncredited)
1939

Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation
Cameraman (uncredited)
1939

Second Fiddle
Taxi Driver
1939

Young Mr. Lincoln
Loafer (uncredited)
1939

The Jones Family in Hollywood
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
1939

Exile Express
Marvln McGee
1939

It's a Wonderful World
Photographer at Ferry Landing (uncredited)
1939

Calling Dr. Kildare
Elevator Operator (uncredited)
1939

The Flying Irishman
Airport Gas Attendant
1939

Everybody's Baby
G. Randolph (uncredited)
1939

Blondie Meets the Boss
Laundryman (uncredited)
1939

King of the Turf
2nd Tout
1939

Jesse James
Roy
1939

While New York Sleeps
Gus - Piano Player
1938

The Shining Hour
Press Agent (uncredited)
1938

The Cowboy and the Lady
Reporter (uncredited)
1938

The Mad Miss Manton
Newspaper Staff (uncredited)
1938

There Goes My Heart
Tailor (uncredited)
1938

Straight, Place and Show
Cabbie
1938

Three Loves Has Nancy
Jim, the Baggage Master (uncredited)
1938

Gateway
Reporter
1938

Men with Wings
Cody
1938

One Wild Night
Rutherford (uncredited)
1938

Three Comrades
First comic with singer (uncredited)
1938

Rascals
Waiting Room Patient
1938

Joy of Living
Taxi Driver (Uncredited)
1938

In Old Chicago
Onlooker (uncredited)
1938

Mr. Moto's Gamble
Boxing Spectator (Uncredited)
1938

Mannequin
'Swing' Magoo (Uncredited)
1938

Big Town Girl
Red Evans
1937

Nothing Sacred
Photographer (uncredited)
1937

Danger – Love at Work
Garage attendant
1937
Small Town Boy
Bill Clipper
1937

Hot Water
Photographer (uncredited)
1937

Wake Up and Live
Janitor
1937

Soak the Poor
Briggs (uncredited)
1937

One Mile from Heaven
Herman
1937

The Go-Getter
Business Card Printer (uncredited)
1937

Charlie Chan at the Olympics
Ship's Radio Operator
1937

Woman Chases Man
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
1937

They Gave Him a Gun
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
1937

A Star Is Born
Deliveryman (uncredited)
1937

Fair Warning
Hotel Clerk
1937

Time Out for Romance
Simpson
1937

The Accusing Finger
Reporter
1936

Libeled Lady
Bellhop
1936

Old Hutch
Cigar Store Clerk
1936

Sworn Enemy
Lunch Stand Man (uncredited)
1936

Sing, Baby, Sing
Hospital Interne
1936

Women Are Trouble
Reporter
1936

High Tension
Man at Honolulu Dock
1936

Fury
Milton Jackson
1936

The Princess Comes Across
Film Man (uncredited)
1936

Speed
'Shorty', Bystander at Barn Dance
1936

The Country Doctor
Greasy
1936

Here Comes Trouble
Purser Brooks
1936

Stars Over Broadway
Charlie
1935

Mary Burns, Fugitive
Stadium Cashier
1935

It's in the Air
Reporter (uncredited)
1935
Flicker Fever
Bob Adams
1935

Broadway Gondolier
Photographer
1935

Don't Bet on Blondes
Henry Purdy (Uncredited)
1935

The Murder Man
Sol Hertzberger
1935

Front Page Woman
Reporter (uncredited)
1935

Star of Midnight
Witness (uncredited)
1935

While the Patient Slept
Evening Bulletin Reporter (uncredited)
1935

The Woman in Red
First Reporter (uncredited)
1935

The Payoff
Reporter (uncredited)
1935

Music in the Air
Assistant Stage Manager
1934

Happiness Ahead
Window Washer
1934

Big Hearted Herbert
Murphy (uncredited)
1934

He Was Her Man
Highway Service Station Counterman
1934

Fog Over Frisco
Taxi Driver
1934

Rough Necking
Joe Cuttlehammer Jr.
1934

Dark Hazard
Soapy Sam Lambert
1934

Hi, Nellie!
Sullivan
1934

Lady Killer
1933

Son of a Sailor
Sailor
1933

The Kennel Murder Case
Reporter at Police Station (uncredited)
1933

Footlight Parade
Pharmacist (uncredited)
1933

Bureau of Missing Persons
Homer Howard
1933

Elmer, the Great
Cubs Player (uncredited)
1933

The Mind Reader
Reporter (uncredited)
1933

The Keyhole
Joe - Desk Clerk (uncredited)
1933

The Fatal Glass of Beer
Chester Snavely
1933

Parachute Jumper
Chauffeur (uncredited)
1933

Me and My Gal
Eddie Collins
1932

Afraid to Talk
Pete (bellhop)
1932

The Sport Parade
Pullman Ticket Agent (uncredited)
1932

Blessed Event
Hanson
1932

The Strange Love of Molly Louvain
Reporter (uncredited)
1932

The Tenderfoot
Beggar (uncredited)
1932

The Famous Ferguson Case
Depot Loafer (uncredited)
1932

Union Depot
Panhandler Wanting One Dollar (uncredited)
1932
The Wide Open Spaces
Townsman in Saloon
1931

The Great Junction Hotel
The Elevator Operator
1931

Sob Sister
Reporter (uncredited)
1931
Up Pops the Duke
1931

The Woman Between
Sweet - a Waiter
1931

A Holy Terror
Joe, Western Union Clerk (uncredited)
1931

Too Many Cooks
Ned
1931

The Lure of Hollywood
George
1931
The Back Page
The Aspiring Reporter
1931

Everything’s Rosie
Jail Guard
1931
Crashing Hollywood
1931

Man of the World
Fred
1931

Doctors' Wives
Dr. Roberts
1931

Only Saps Work
Elevator Operator (uncredited)
1930

The Florodora Girl
Georgie Smith
1930

In Gay Madrid
Enrique
1930

The Light of Western Stars
Slig Whalen
1930

Devil-May-Care
Timid Royalist (uncredited)
1929

The Cloud Dodger
Post Commander
1928