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George Chandler

1898-06-30

The 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.

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Every Which Way but Loose

6.1 average rating
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A Star Is Born

7.2 average rating
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Beau Geste

6.958 average rating
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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

7.9 average rating
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Dead Reckoning

6.7 average rating
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Jesse James

6.4 average rating
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The Return of Frank James

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Dead Ringer

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Nightmare Alley

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The Narrow Margin

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The Pirate

6.4 average rating
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Nothing Sacred

6.2 average rating
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Canadian Pacific

5.3 average rating
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Silver River

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Capone

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Escape to Witch Mountain

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The Ox-Bow Incident

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Western Union

5.96 average rating
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Libeled Lady

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Hollow Triumph

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