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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.
Uncle Petrie Martin
Ichabod Lewis
Cleveland 'Clee' McMasters
Gus Schultz
Forrest Simple
Harry
Old Man
Captain Billy
George Bentley
Grampa
Dr. Barton Stuart
George Atchison
Ed Mooney
Reverend Jess Lincoln
Winston Shelby
Fred Mackey
Capt. Roberts
First Panhandler
Henry Davis
Partygoer
Doc Stuart
Doc Baines
Proprietor
Silas Hubbard
(uncredited)
Mr. Ederly
Welsh
Newspaper Man
Fred
Mr. Hollis
Edgar
Joe
Eustace Peabody
Hiram
Bartender
Reporter (uncredited)
Hoggard
Keeley
Ichabod Adams
Ames
George, Chauffeur
Deliveryman (uncredited)
Self (archive footage)
Bob
Clerk at D.M.V.
Photographer (uncredited)
Roy
Telegraph Operator
Reporter (uncredited)
Mackeral Face (uncredited)
The Aspiring Reporter
Carriage Driver (uncredited)
Jimmy Carnes (uncredited)
Reporter (uncredited)
Accomplice Running Newsstand (uncredited)
Pay Orderly (uncredited)
Aubrey - Assistant
Reporter at Police Station (uncredited)
Bert Kestner (as Geo. Chandler)
Ben Sneed
Judge Harley Nast
Roy
Bellhop
Movie Cameraman (uncredited)
Jake, stage hand (uncredited)
Jake
Mr. Jones (uncredited)
Grocer
Louis Ord
Boxing Spectator (Uncredited)
Reporter (uncredited)
Pharmacist (uncredited)
Loafer (uncredited)
Elderly Man
Rene
Jace Asher
Mr. Rice (uncredited)
Milton Jackson
Forbes
Haley
Seadog
Herb
Photographer at Ferry Landing (uncredited)
Max
Diner Counterman (Uncredited)
Hotel Desk Clark
Gus Withers
Robert E. Crowe
Telegraph clerk
Martin
Railroad Station Attendant
Newspaper Staff (uncredited)
Mr. Williams
Gowie
Hobo at Stan's Left Hand (uncredited)
Henderson
Cashier (uncredited)
Grimes
Onlooker (uncredited)
Smitty, Piano Player
Hamburger Vendor
Hamburger Vendor (uncredited)
Film Man (uncredited)
Taxi Driver (Uncredited)
Tailor (uncredited)
Jonathan Kent
Simpson
First comic with singer (uncredited)
Bus Driver
Taxi Driver (Uncredited)
Fred (Uncredited)
Ship's Steward
Elevator Operator
Taxi Driver
Reporter
Joe
Chandler
Legionnaire Cordier (uncredited)
George Peabody (uncredited)
Chauffeur (uncredited)
Evening Bulletin Reporter (uncredited)
Joe's Pal at Sandwich Counter (uncredited)
Amos Hart
Patient #1
Jim, the Baggage Master (uncredited)
Gold Exchange Clerk
Townsman (uncredited)
Bob, the soundman
First Cabbie (uncredited)
Monty
Business Card Printer (uncredited)
Bus Passenger with Newspaper (uncredited)
Herman (Waiter) (uncredited)
Farmer
Sam Caldwell
Reporter
Taxi Driver
The Bus Driver
Motorcycle Officer (uncredited)
Roller Coaster Operator (uncredited)
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Willie
Airport Gas Attendant
Lester Hubley
First Man (Voice)
Man at Honolulu Dock
Jed (uncredited)
O'Brien (salesman)
Photographer
Witness (uncredited)
Window Washer
Kelly - Reporter (uncredited)
Garage attendant
Reporter (uncredited)
Police Photographer
Conductor
Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Soapy Sam Lambert
Train Station Agent (uncredited)
Dr. Bill Ryan (Uncredited)
Roomer (uncredited)
G. Randolph (uncredited)
Reporter (uncredited)
Assistant Stage Manager
Charley
Reporter (uncredited)
Soda Jerker
Eddie Collins
Cody
'Swing' Magoo (Uncredited)
Ship's Radio Operator
Simpson
Joe - Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Man Carrying Rifle in Woods
Sullivan
Greasy
Skip - the Bellboy
Man (uncredited)
Shrevvie
Armed Guard
Laundryman (uncredited)
1st Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Panhandler Wanting One Dollar (uncredited)
Chester Snavely
Shrevvie
First Clerk
Reporter (uncredited)
Sailor
Herman
Carl's Boss (uncredited)
Reporter
Cameraman (uncredited)
Assistant Director Sammy (uncredited)
Cubs Player (uncredited)
Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Joe, the Bartender
J W Rinse, plaintiffs' atty.
Zimmie (uncredited)
Harry, Nancy's Boyfriend (uncredited)
Taxi Driver
Gus, Photographer
Homer Howard
Attendant (uncredited)
Parkersville Counterman (uncredited)
Minor Role (uncredited)
Timid Royalist (uncredited)
Harper
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Sergeant Harrington (uncredited)
Rutherford (uncredited)
Elevator Operator (Uncredited)
Depot Loafer (uncredited)
Photographer (uncredited)
Sol Hertzberger
Charlie
Mailman (uncredited)
Hanson
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Pawnshop owner
First Reporter (uncredited)
Highway Service Station Counterman
'Shorty', Bystander at Barn Dance
Johnny
Reporter
Lunch Stand Man (uncredited)
Deputy Leach
Pickpocket Dippy
Press Agent (uncredited)
Jerry
Jail Guard
Reporter (uncredited)
Reporter (uncredited)
Marvln McGee
Al Marx
Bellboy
Joe, Western Union Clerk (uncredited)
2nd Tout
Bit Role
Walter
Gus - Piano Player
Stadium Cashier
Herbert (uncredited)
Roger the Valet (uncredited)
Keystone Cop (uncredited)
Hotel Clerk
Deputy Sheriff
Stagehand
Old Man
Waiting Room Patient
Pete (bellhop)
Bartender
Jameson
Townsman in Saloon
Jud Canova
Briggs (uncredited)
Ship's bartender
Ned
'Squirrely' Davis, convict
Beggar (uncredited)
Cigar Store Clerk
Murphy (uncredited)
Slig Whalen
Hospital Interne
Johnny
Pullman Ticket Agent (uncredited)
Dr. Roberts
Enrique
Red Evans
Janitor
Motel Proprietor
Bert Bland
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Henry Purdy (Uncredited)
Messenger
The Elevator Operator
Bus Conductor
Billy Wilkes
Purser Brooks
Fred
Sweet - a Waiter
Bill Clipper
Cabbie
Joe Cuttlehammer Jr.
Georgie Smith
George
Tailor
Bartender Frankie
Post Commander
Bob Adams