Wheaton Chambers

Born: 1887-10-13

Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

James Wheaton Chambers was named after his maternal grandfather, James Wheaton Smith. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but grew up in Freehold, New Jersey. he eventually made his way to Hollywood in the late 1920s. Shortening his name to Wheaton Chambers, he would go on to appear in over 200 film and television productions during a career that spanned roughly three decades.

Known For

East of Eden
The Day the Earth Stood Still
His Girl Friday
The Three Musketeers
The Time of Their Lives
Mildred Pierce
Possessed
Monsieur Verdoux
Tall in the Saddle
The Fastest Gun Alive

Top Movie Credits

East of Eden Townsman at Carnival (uncredited)
The Day the Earth Stood Still Mr. Bleeker, jeweller
His Girl Friday Elevator Passenger (uncredited)
The Time of Their Lives Bill - Museum Guard (uncredited)
Mildred Pierce Personnel Man (uncredited)
Possessed Waiter (uncredited)
Monsieur Verdoux Pharmacist (uncredited)
Tall in the Saddle Ab Jenkins (uncredited)
The Fastest Gun Alive Jim Drews (uncredited)