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Spencer Charters

Spencer Charters

Acting

Born March 23, 1875 · Duncannon, Pennsylvania, USA

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 sleep…

Known For · 40 titles

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

1939
Arsenic and Old Lace

Arsenic and Old Lace

1944
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

1936
They Died with Their Boots On

They Died with Their Boots On

1941
High Sierra

High Sierra

1941
Drums Along the Mohawk

Drums Along the Mohawk

1939
The Pride of the Yankees

The Pride of the Yankees

1942
Libeled Lady

Libeled Lady

1936
Dodge City

Dodge City

1939
Young Mr. Lincoln

Young Mr. Lincoln

1939
Vivacious Lady

Vivacious Lady

1938
Santa Fe Trail

Santa Fe Trail

1940
Jesse James

Jesse James

1939
The Emperor's Candlesticks

The Emperor's Candlesticks

1937
Hold That Ghost

Hold That Ghost

1941
Remember the Night

Remember the Night

1940
Checkers

Checkers

1937
Palmy Days

Palmy Days

1931
Half a Sinner

Half a Sinner

1934
Petticoat Politics

Petticoat Politics

1941
The Hurricane

The Hurricane

1937
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

1975
Forbidden Valley

Forbidden Valley

1938
Mr. Skitch

Mr. Skitch

1933
Gambling Ship

Gambling Ship

1933
In Name Only

In Name Only

1939
Virginia City

Virginia City

1940
Tobacco Road

Tobacco Road

1941
In Person

In Person

1935
The Loudspeaker

The Loudspeaker

1934
Four's a Crowd

Four's a Crowd

1938
The Raven

The Raven

1935
Five of a Kind

Five of a Kind

1938
So This Is Africa

So This Is Africa

1933
He Married His Wife

He Married His Wife

1940
Slightly Dangerous

Slightly Dangerous

1943
Strange Faces

Strange Faces

1938
The Gay Deception

The Gay Deception

1935
The Ex-Mrs. Bradford

The Ex-Mrs. Bradford

1936
Yes, My Darling Daughter

Yes, My Darling Daughter

1939