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

Tobacco Road
Tobacco Road

1941

as County Clerk

Arsenic and Old Lace
Arsenic and Old Lace

1944

as Marriage License Clerk

Exile Express
Exile Express

1939

as Justice Henry P. Smith

Young Mr. Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln

1939

as Judge Herbert A. Bell

Boy Trouble
Boy Trouble

1939

as Bradley

In Person
In Person

1935

as Parson Calverton Lunk

The Hurricane
The Hurricane

1937

as Judge (uncredited)

Vivacious Lady
Vivacious Lady

1938

as Husband Shaving on Train (uncredited)

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

1936

as Mal (uncredited)

Dodge City
Dodge City

1939

as Reverend (uncredited)

Virginia City
Virginia City

1940

as Sazerac Saloon Bartender (uncredited)

Maryland
Maryland

1940

as Judge

The Secret Bride
The Secret Bride

1934

as Diner 2 (uncredited)

The Pride of the Yankees
The Pride of the Yankees

1942

as Mr. Larsen (uncredited)

The Firebird
The Firebird

1934

as Max Bauer, the Porter

Boulder Dam
Boulder Dam

1936

as First Sheriff (uncredited)

Jesse James
Jesse James

1939

as Minister

Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo

1937

as Jethro - Old Confederate

Stranded
Stranded

1935

as Boatman