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Spencer Charters
Born 1875-03-23Duncannon, Pennsylvania, USA
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?Self (archive footage)Arsenic and Old LaceMarriage License ClerkSlightly DangerousClaudius Swade- motel owner (uncredited)Silver QueenDoc StonebrakerScattergood Survives a MurderSheriffThe Pride of the YankeesMr. Larsen (uncredited)The Postman Didn't RingJudge Ben HoltDr. BroadwayOscar TitusThe Affairs of Jimmy ValentineCheevers SnowThe Night Before the DivorceSecond JudgeThe Remarkable AndrewDr. Clarence UpjohnRight to the HeartJonahPacific BlackoutCorneliusBedtime StoryGas Station Attendant (uncredited)Mr. District Attorney in the Carter CaseJudge WhiteLook Who's LaughingMotel ManagerThey Died with Their Boots OnStation Master (uncredited)Man at LargeMr. GallonHold That GhostStorekeeper (uncredited)Bad Men of MissouriClemMoon Over MiamiJoe, the PostmanThe Singing HillJudge Henry StarrbottleThe Lady from CheyenneDr. McGuinnessSo Ends Our NightSwiss Policeman