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
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Court Clerk
Young Mr. Lincoln
Judge Herbert A. Bell
Arsenic and Old Lace
Marriage License Clerk
Strange Faces
Mason City Sheriff
Hold That Ghost
Storekeeper (uncredited)
Santa Fe Trail
Conductor
Jesse James
Minister
High Sierra
Ed
Libeled Lady
Magistrate
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Mal (uncredited)