Spencer Charters

Spencer Charters

1875-03-23 – 1943-01-25 (age 67) Duncannon, Pennsylvania, USA
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Biography

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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.

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Known For

The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Hunchback of Notre Dame

1939

as Court Clerk

Arsenic and Old Lace
Arsenic and Old Lace

1944

as Marriage License Clerk

The Raven
The Raven

1935

as Col. Bertram Grant

Vivacious Lady
Vivacious Lady

1938

as Husband Shaving on Train (uncredited)

Remember the Night
Remember the Night

1940

as Judge at Rummage Sale

Dodge City
Dodge City

1939

as Reverend (uncredited)

Jesse James
Jesse James

1939

as Minister

High Sierra
High Sierra

1941

as Ed

Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe Trail

1940

as Conductor

They Died with Their Boots On
They Died with Their Boots On

1941

as Station Master (uncredited)

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

1936

as Mal (uncredited)

The Pride of the Yankees
The Pride of the Yankees

1942

as Mr. Larsen (uncredited)

Three Comrades
Three Comrades

1938

as Herr Schultz

Young Mr. Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln

1939

as Judge Herbert A. Bell

In Old Chicago
In Old Chicago

1938

as Commissioner W.J. Beavers

Libeled Lady
Libeled Lady

1936

as Magistrate

20,000 Years in Sing Sing
20,000 Years in Sing Sing

1932

as Officer Daniels (uncredited)

The Ex-Mrs. Bradford
The Ex-Mrs. Bradford

1936

as Dr. Bunting (uncredited)

Danger – Love at Work
Danger – Love at Work

1937

as Taxi driver

Topper Takes a Trip
Topper Takes a Trip

1938

as Judge