George Chandler

George Chandler

6/30/1898 – 6/10/1985Waukegan, 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.

Filmography (313 titles)

The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again6.5Movie

The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again

Elderly Man · 1979

Every Which Way but Loose6.1Movie

Every Which Way but Loose

Clerk at D.M.V. · 1978

The Bastard7.0Show

The Bastard

Seadog · 1978

CHiPs6.8Show

CHiPs

1977

Griffin and Phoenix5.3Movie

Griffin and Phoenix

Old Man · 1976

Switch6.6Show

Switch

Capt. Roberts · 1975

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?6.3Movie

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

Self (archive footage) · 1975

Capone5.9Movie

Capone

Robert E. Crowe · 1975

Escape to Witch Mountain6.4Movie

Escape to Witch Mountain

Grocer · 1975

It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!4.4Movie

It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!

Jonathan Kent · 1975

The Waltons7.2Show

The Waltons

1972

Pickup on 1014.4Movie

Pickup on 101

Pawnshop owner · 1972

One More Train to Rob5.4Movie

One More Train to Rob

Conductor · 1971

Alias Smith and Jones7.0Show

Alias Smith and Jones

1971

Love, American Style6.2Show

Love, American Style

Harry · 1969

Here's Lucy6.7Show

Here's Lucy

Winston Shelby · 1968

Adam-127.1Show

Adam-12

George Atchison · 1968

Mannix6.8Show

Mannix

1967

Ironside6.9Show

Ironside

George Bentley · 1967

Run, Buddy, Run7.5Show

Run, Buddy, Run

1966

The Ghost and Mr. Chicken6.8Movie

The Ghost and Mr. Chicken

Judge Harley Nast · 1966

Batman7.3Show

Batman

Grampa · 1966

Apache Uprising6.4Movie

Apache Uprising

Jace Asher · 1965

Laredo6.4Show

Laredo

1965

Green Acres7.2Show

Green Acres

Doc Stuart · 1965

Run for Your Life7.1Show

Run for Your Life

Fred Mackey · 1965

Law of the Lawless6.5Movie

Law of the Lawless

Martin · 1964

Dead Ringer6.9Movie

Dead Ringer

George, Chauffeur · 1964

Kraft Suspense Theatre6.5Show

Kraft Suspense Theatre

Doc Baines · 1963

5.9Show

Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

1963