

Cast & creator
Best known for Bonanza, Wagon Train, Adam-12
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.
Also known as: Geo. Chandler
263
film credits
64
television credits
327
1928–1979 · acting roles
6.6
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Across film & television
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Gus Schultz
1959
Cleveland 'Clee' McMasters
1957
George Atchison
1968
Ed Mooney
1968

Harry
1969
George Bentley
1967

Grampa
1966

Uncle Petrie Martin
1954

Ichabod Lewis
1950
Old Man
1959
Forrest Simple
1951

Dr. Barton Stuart
1963


Reverend Jess Lincoln
1959
Winston Shelby
1968
Silas Hubbard
1955
Doc Stuart
1965
Fred Mackey
1965
Hiram
1952
Doc Baines
1963
Partygoer
1955
Capt. Roberts
1975
Mr. Ederly
1954

Captain Billy
1957


(uncredited)
1951

George Lake
1959
First Panhandler
1952
Henry Davis
1952
Airport Gas Attendant
1939
Newspaper Man
1950Fred
1950Mr. Hollis
1950Edgar
1950Joe
1950Eustace Peabody
1950
Proprietor
1952

Welsh
1956
Grocer
1954
Hoggard
1956
Ames
1955
Clerk at D.M.V.
1978

Keeley
1953
Ichabod Adams
1953
Grocer
1975
Reporter (uncredited)
1939
Bartender
1951
Hobo at Stan's Left Hand (uncredited)
1947
Ed
1950
Judge Harley Nast
1966
Deliveryman (uncredited)
1937
Carriage Driver (uncredited)
1948
Jimmy Carnes (uncredited)
1943
Bus Driver
1947
Ben Sneed
1954
Saddle Maker (uncredited)
1944
Pharmacist (uncredited)
1933
Haley
1940
Cashier (uncredited)
1949
Roy
1939
Elderly Man
1979
Robert E. Crowe
1975
Minor Role (uncredited)
1940
Bell Hop
1936
Mackeral Face (uncredited)
1951
Roy
1940
Louis Ord
1946
Newspaper Staff (uncredited)
1938
Gowie
1951
George, Chauffeur
1964
Martin
1964

Hamburger Vendor
1943
Hamburger Vendor (uncredited)
1943
Conductor
1971
Boxing Spectator (Uncredited)
1938
Mr. Jones (uncredited)
1940
Reporter (uncredited)
1938
Herb
1941
Amos Hart
1942
Reporter
1956
Loafer (uncredited)
1939
Gold Exchange Clerk
1940
Photographer at Ferry Landing (uncredited)
1939
Onlooker (uncredited)
1938
Aubrey - Assistant
1948
Milton Jackson
1936
Zimmie (uncredited)
1957
Rene
1953
Bob
1944
Telegraph clerk
1941
Sullivan
1934
Legionnaire Cordier (uncredited)
1939
Accomplice Running Newsstand (uncredited)
1952
Max
1948
Self (archive footage)
1975
Train Station Agent (uncredited)
1947
Tailor (uncredited)
1938
Bartender Frankie
1952
Film Man (uncredited)
1936
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
1942
Pickpocket Dippy
1947
Simpson
1960
Grimes
1954
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
1937
Depot Loafer (uncredited)
1932
Gus Withers
1957
'Shorty', Bystander at Barn Dance
1936
Patient #1
1948
Janitor
1937
Telegraph Operator
1949
Dr. Bill Ryan (Uncredited)
1952
Reporter (uncredited)
1933
Monty
1948
Reporter (uncredited)
1935
Bus Passenger with Newspaper (uncredited)
1947

Reporter (uncredited)
1946
Business Card Printer (uncredited)
1937
Pay Orderly (uncredited)
1939
Henry Purdy (Uncredited)
1935
Railroad Station Attendant
1940
Motorcycle Officer (uncredited)
1950
Taxi Driver
1939
Herbert (uncredited)
1939
Farmer
1952
Eddie Collins
1932
Cabbie
1938
First Clerk
1940
1st Elevator Operator (uncredited)
1945
Deputy Leach
1953
Reporter (uncredited)
1935
Movie Cameraman (uncredited)
1941
Jace Asher
1965
Hotel Desk Clark
1941
Reporter at Police Station (uncredited)
1933
George Peabody (uncredited)
1942
Photographer (uncredited)
1937
Cody
1938
Cameraman (uncredited)
1939
Man (uncredited)
1946
Simpson
1937Assistant Director Sammy (uncredited)
1947
J W Rinse, plaintiffs' atty.
1946
Mr. Williams
1941
First Man (Voice)
1939
Jim, the Baggage Master (uncredited)
1938
Attendant (uncredited)
1944
Ship's Radio Operator
1937
Willie
1950
Homer Howard
1933
Highway Service Station Counterman
1934
Jake, stage hand (uncredited)
1943
Jake
1943
Garage attendant
1937
Chandler
1955
Assistant Stage Manager
1934
Tailor
1941
Skip - the Bellboy
1942

Reporter (uncredited)
1948
Gus - Piano Player
1938
Roller Coaster Operator (uncredited)
1946
Ship's Steward (uncredited)
1947

Elevator Boy
1945
Jonathan Kent
1975
2nd Tout
1939
Hospital Interne
1936
Soda Jerker
1939
'Squirrely' Davis, convict
1950
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
1939
First Reporter (uncredited)
1935
Herman
1937
Carl's Boss (uncredited)
1949
Mr. Rice (uncredited)
1948
Reporter (uncredited)
1931
Taxi Driver
1934
Chester Snavely
1933
Laundryman (uncredited)
1939
Press Agent (uncredited)
1938
Bert Bland
1945
Marvln McGee
1939
Reporter (uncredited)
1932
George Thompson (uncredited)
1933
Motel Proprietor
1949
Deputy Sheriff
1952
O'Brien (salesman)
1946
Bert Kestner (as Geo. Chandler)
1948
Ship's bartender
1942
Elevator Operator (uncredited)
1939
Reporter
1938

Jerry
1941
Sol Hertzberger
1935
Jim - Racetrack Usher (uncredited)
1937
Slig Whalen
1930
Al Marx
1945
Lester Hubley
1950
Parkersville Counterman (uncredited)
1940
Chauffeur (uncredited)
1933
Photographer
1935
Forbes
1941
Mailman (uncredited)
1943
Sam Caldwell
1942
Sailor
1933
Taxi Driver (Uncredited)
1938
Evening Bulletin Reporter (uncredited)
1935
Joe
1945
Keystone Cop (uncredited)
1942
Reporter
1936
Roger the Valet (uncredited)
1945
Gus, Photographer
1946
Red Evans
1937
First comic with singer (uncredited)
1938
Messenger
1942
Jud Canova
1952
Georgie Smith
1930
Cubs Player (uncredited)
1933

Lunch Stand Man (uncredited)
1936
Smitty, Piano Player
1950
Stadium Cashier
1935
Kelly - Reporter (uncredited)
1943
The Bus Driver
1942
Harry, Nancy's Boyfriend (uncredited)
1943
Rutherford (uncredited)
1938
Fred
1931
Piano Player (uncredited)
1933
Pete (bellhop)
1932
Stagehand
1952
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
1942
Johnny
1939
Bus Conductor
1941
Abner (uncredited)
1934
Sweet a Waiter (uncredited)
1931
Purser Brooks
1936
Old Man
1976
Townsman (uncredited)
1941
Henderson
1950
Joe, the Bartender
1948
Charlie
1935
Johnny
1950
Window Washer
1934
'Swing' Magoo (Uncredited)
1938
The Elevator Operator
1931
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
1937
Joe's Pal at Sandwich Counter (uncredited)
1946
Man Carrying Rifle in Woods
1942
Greasy
1936
Diner Counterman (Uncredited)
1946
Pawnshop owner
1972
Panhandler Wanting One Dollar (uncredited)
1932
Townsman in Saloon
1931
Herman (Waiter) (uncredited)
1948
Police Photographer
1949
Jed (uncredited)
1951
Photographer (uncredited)
1937
Taxi Driver
1940
Elevator Operator (uncredited)
1930
G. Randolph (uncredited)
1939
Witness (uncredited)
1935
Man at Honolulu Dock
1936
Sergeant Harrington (uncredited)
1946
Reporter (uncredited)
1935
Harper
1945
Bit Role
1946
Walter
1946
Joe - Desk Clerk (uncredited)
1933
Bellboy
1945
Soapy Sam Lambert
1934
Shrevvie
1946
George
1931
Hanson
1932
Waiting Room Patient
1938The Aspiring Reporter
1931
Ned
1931
First Cabbie (uncredited)
1941
Enrique
1930
Billy Wilkes
1948
Shrevvie
1946
Charley
1940
Armed Guard
1944
Joe, Western Union Clerk (uncredited)
1931
Bartender
1946
Elevator Operator (Uncredited)
1940
Reporter (uncredited)
1933
Hotel Clerk
1937
Jameson
1944
Dr. Roberts
1931
Fred (Uncredited)
1943
Cigar Store Clerk
1936
Jail Guard
1931
Bill Clipper
1937
Briggs (uncredited)
1937
Beggar (uncredited)
1932
Roomer (uncredited)
1946
Reporter
1936
Bob, the soundman
1940
Pullman Ticket Agent (uncredited)
1932
Post Commander
1928
Murphy (uncredited)
1934
Timid Royalist (uncredited)
1929
Joe Cuttlehammer Jr.
1934Bob Adams
1935