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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.
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| # | Name | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (1979) | Elderly Man | 6 |
| 2 | Every Which Way but Loose (1978) | Clerk at D.M.V. | 6.8 |
| 3 | Capone (1975) | Robert E. Crowe | - |
| 4 | Escape to Witch Mountain (1975) | Grocer | 7.1 |
| 5 | It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman! (1975) | Jonathan Kent | - |
| 6 | Dead Ringer (1964) | George, Chauffeur | 7 |
| 7 | The High and the Mighty (1954) | Ben Sneed | 3 |
| 8 | This Woman Is Dangerous (1952) | Dr. Bill Ryan (Uncredited) | 5 |
| 9 | Hans Christian Andersen (1952) | Farmer | 5.5 |
| 10 | The Narrow Margin (1952) | Accomplice Running Newsstand (uncredited) | 7 |
| 11 | Across the Wide Missouri (1951) | Gowie | 4 |
| 12 | The Whip Hand (1951) | Jed (uncredited) | 4 |
| 13 | Westward the Women (1951) | Mackeral Face (uncredited) | 9 |
| 14 | The Next Voice You Hear... (1950) | Motorcycle Officer (uncredited) | - |
| 15 | Knock on Any Door (1949) | Cashier (uncredited) | 4 |
| 16 | The Hunted (1948) | Joe, the Bartender | 7 |
| 17 | Hollow Triumph (1948) | Aubrey - Assistant | 4 |
| 18 | The Paleface (1948) | Patient #1 | 4 |
| 19 | The Pirate (1948) | Carriage Driver (uncredited) | 5 |
| 20 | Race Street (1948) | Herman (Waiter) (uncredited) | 6 |
| 21 | Nightmare Alley (1947) | Hobo at Stan's Left Hand (uncredited) | 6 |
| 22 | Strange Impersonation (1946) | J W Rinse, plaintiffs' atty. | 5 |
| 23 | The Glass Alibi (1946) | Bartender | 4 |
| 24 | The Mask of Diijon (1946) | Diner Counterman (Uncredited) | 7 |
| 25 | The Kid from Brooklyn (1946) | Reporter (uncredited) | 5 |
| 26 | Suspense (1946) | Joe's Pal at Sandwich Counter (uncredited) | 7 |
| 27 | Little Giant (1946) | O'Brien (salesman) | - |
| 28 | Dead Reckoning (1946) | Louis Ord | 6 |
| 29 | Lady on a Train (1945) | - | 3 |
| 30 | Without Love (1945) | Elevator Operator | 6 |
| 31 | Strange Confession (1945) | Harper | 6 |
| 32 | It Happened Tomorrow (1944) | Bob | 7 |
| 33 | Tall in the Saddle (1944) | Saddle Maker (uncredited) | 5 |
| 34 | Lady of Burlesque (1943) | Jake, stage hand (uncredited) | 6 |
| 35 | The Ox-Bow Incident (1943) | Jimmy Carnes (uncredited) | 7.8 |
| 36 | Sweet Rosie O'Grady (1943) | Kelly - Reporter (uncredited) | - |
| 37 | Roxie Hart (1942) | Amos Hart | 7 |
| 38 | Pardon My Sarong (1942) | George Peabody (uncredited) | - |
| 39 | Hellzapoppin' (1941) | Movie Cameraman (uncredited) | 6 |
| 40 | Tobacco Road (1941) | Hotel Desk Clark | 5.5 |
| 41 | Broadway Melody of 1940 (1940) | Mr. Jones (uncredited) | 6 |
| 42 | The Mad Doctor (1940) | Elevator Operator (Uncredited) | - |
| 43 | Melody Ranch (1940) | Taxi Driver | 5 |
| 44 | Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) | Reporter (uncredited) | 7.6 |
| 45 | Jesse James (1939) | Roy | - |
| 46 | Young Mr. Lincoln (1939) | Loafer (uncredited) | 5 |
| 47 | Mannequin (1938) | 'Swing' Magoo (Uncredited) | 6 |
| 48 | In Old Chicago (1938) | Onlooker (uncredited) | 6 |
| 49 | The Cowboy and the Lady (1938) | Reporter (uncredited) | - |
| 50 | Three Comrades (1938) | First comic with singer (uncredited) | 5 |
| 51 | Nothing Sacred (1937) | Photographer (uncredited) | 6 |
| 52 | Charlie Chan at the Olympics (1937) | Ship's Radio Operator | - |
| 53 | A Star Is Born (1937) | Deliveryman (uncredited) | 6.3 |
| 54 | Fury (1936) | Milton Jackson | 6 |
| 55 | Libeled Lady (1936) | Bellhop | 6 |
| 56 | The Fatal Glass of Beer (1933) | Chester Snavely | 7 |
| 57 | Lady Killer (1933) | George Thompson (uncredited) | 6.5 |
| 58 | Footlight Parade (1933) | Pharmacist (uncredited) | 6 |
| 59 | The Mind Reader (1933) | Reporter (uncredited) | - |
| 60 | Me and My Gal (1932) | Eddie Collins | 3 |
