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George Chandler
AKA: Geo. Chandler
Acting
Born: 1898
Waukegan, Illinois, USA
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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.
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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| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| CHiPs | 1977 | Contributor |
| Switch | 1975 | Capt. Roberts |
| The Waltons | 1972 | Contributor |
| Alias Smith and Jones | 1971 | Contributor |
| Love, American Style | 1969 | Harry |
| Here's Lucy | 1968 | Winston Shelby |
| Adam-12 | 1968 | Ed Mooney |
| Mannix | 1967 | Contributor |
| Batman | 1966 | Grampa |
| Laredo | 1965 | Contributor |
| Green Acres | 1965 | Doc Stuart |
| Run for Your Life | 1965 | Fred Mackey |
| Kraft Suspense Theatre | 1963 | Doc Baines |
| Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre | 1963 | Contributor |
| Petticoat Junction | 1963 | Dr. Barton Stuart |
| Bonanza | 1959 | Gus Schultz |
| The Deputy | 1959 | George Lake |
| Rawhide | 1959 | Reverend Jess Lincoln |
| The Donna Reed Show | 1958 | Contributor |
| Wagon Train | 1957 | Cleveland 'Clee' McMasters |
| Wire Service | 1956 | Hoggard |
| Telephone Time | 1956 | Contributor |
| Alfred Hitchcock Presents | 1955 | Partygoer |
| Gunsmoke | 1955 | Silas Hubbard |
| The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp | 1955 | Contributor |
| The Wonderful World of Disney | 1954 | Grocer |
| Studio 57 | 1954 | Mr. Ederly |
| Lassie | 1954 | Uncle Petrie Martin |
| The Abbott and Costello Show | 1952 | Henry Davis |
| The Ford Television Theatre | 1952 | Hiram |
| Adventures of Superman | 1952 | Contributor |
| Dragnet | 1951 | Forrest Simple |
| Robert Montgomery Presents | 1950 | Contributor |
| The Philco Television Playhouse | 1948 | Contributor |