Spencer Charters

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Spencer Charters (March 25, 1875 – January 25, 1943) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 220 films between 1920 and 1943, mostly in small supporting roles. Spencer Charters first stage work soon after leaving school was a walk on part, but it wasn't long before he was being given fair-sized roles. He played on Broadway between 1910 and 1929 and was a busy character actor in films during the 1930s and early 1940s. He often portrayed somewhat befuddeled judges, doctors, clerks, managers, and jailers. He died by suicide from a mix of sleeping pills and carbon monoxide poisoning.

Most Known For

Traveling Husbands

as Joe

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

as Court Clerk

In Person

as Parson Calverton Lunk

Palmy Days

as Mr. Clark

Mr. Skitch

as Mr. Umpchay

Forbidden Valley

as Dr. Scudd

Gambling Ship

as Detective

Vivacious Lady

as Husband Shaving on Train (uncredited)

Libeled Lady

as McCall the Magistrate

Girl Loves Boy

as Rufus Boggs

Checkers

as Zeb

Arsenic and Old Lace

as Marriage License Clerk

They Died with Their Boots On

as Station Master (uncredited)

The Pride of the Yankees

as Mr. Larsen (uncredited)

The Front Page

as Woodenshoes

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

as Mal (uncredited)

Drums Along the Mohawk

as Innkeeper

Santa Fe Trail

as Conductor

Dodge City

as Reverend (uncredited)

High Sierra

as Ed