George Chandler
Acting
Born: 1898-06-30 in Waukegan, Illinois, USA
Biography
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
Lassie
Lassie
Uncle Petrie Martin
Ironside
George Bentley
Dragnet
Forrest Simple
The Donna Reed Show
Bonanza
Gus Schultz
Wagon Train
Cleveland 'Clee' McMasters
Mannix
Batman
Grampa
The Waltons
Adam-12
George Atchison
Adam-12
Ed Mooney
The Twilight Zone
Old Man
Tales of Wells Fargo
Captain Billy
Rawhide
Reverend Jess Lincoln
Robert Montgomery Presents
Robert Montgomery Presents
Ichabod Lewis
Love, American Style
Harry
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Green Acres
Doc Stuart
The Philco Television Playhouse
The Ford Television Theatre
Hiram
Run for Your Life
Fred Mackey
Petticoat Junction
Dr. Barton Stuart
Gunsmoke
Silas Hubbard
Telephone Time
Adventures of Superman
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
Here's Lucy
Winston Shelby
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Partygoer
The Deputy
George Lake
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Doc Baines
Switch
Capt. Roberts
Laredo
Alias Smith and Jones
Studio 57
Mr. Ederly
The Abbott and Costello Show
First Panhandler
The Abbott and Costello Show
Henry Davis
CHiPs
The Wonderful World of Disney
Grocer