George Chandler
Known For
Acting
Born
1898-06-30 in Waukegan, Illinois, USA
Died
1985-06-10
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.
Most Known For
Bonanza
as Gus Schultz
The Twilight Zone
as Old Man
Batman
as Grampa
The Waltons
Adam-12
as George Atchison
Adam-12
as Ed Mooney
Ironside
as George Bentley
Mannix
Wagon Train
as Cleveland 'Clee' McMasters
Lassie
Lassie
as Uncle Petrie Martin
Love, American Style
as Harry
Dragnet
as Forrest Simple
The Donna Reed Show
Green Acres
as Doc Stuart
Rawhide
as Reverend Jess Lincoln
The Philco Television Playhouse
Robert Montgomery Presents
Robert Montgomery Presents
as Ichabod Lewis
Gunsmoke
as Silas Hubbard