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

The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Young Mr. Lincoln
Arsenic and Old Lace
Strange Faces
Hold That Ghost
Santa Fe Trail
Jesse James
High Sierra
Libeled Lady
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

Top Movie Credits

Young Mr. Lincoln Judge Herbert A. Bell
Arsenic and Old Lace Marriage License Clerk
Strange Faces Mason City Sheriff
Hold That Ghost Storekeeper (uncredited)
Jesse James Minister
Libeled Lady Magistrate
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town Mal (uncredited)