Spencer Charters
Born: 1875-03-23
Birthplace: Duncannon, Pennsylvania, USA
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.
Known For
Arsenic and Old Lace
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
High Sierra
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Jesse James
They Died with Their Boots On
Vivacious Lady
Drums Along the Mohawk
Hold That Ghost
The Pride of the Yankees
Top Movie Credits
Arsenic and Old Lace
Marriage License Clerk
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Court Clerk
High Sierra
Ed
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Mal (uncredited)
Jesse James
Minister
They Died with Their Boots On
Station Master (uncredited)
Vivacious Lady
Husband Shaving on Train (uncredited)
Drums Along the Mohawk
Innkeeper
Hold That Ghost
Storekeeper (uncredited)
The Pride of the Yankees
Mr. Larsen (uncredited)