7.6
Movie
Acting
Spencer Charters
- Born
- Died
- (aged 67)
- Birthplace
- Duncannon, Pennsylvania, USA
- Credits
- 195 titles
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 sleeping pills and carbon monoxide poisoning.
Signature work
Known For
7.6
Movie
7.1
Movie
High Sierra
7.3
Movie
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
7.2
Movie
Young Mr. Lincoln
6.6
Movie
The Raven
7.3
Movie
Libeled Lady
6.5
Movie
Drums Along the Mohawk
7.3
Movie
Remember the Night
6.6
Movie
Jesse James
6.3
Movie
It's a Gift
6.4
Movie
The Front Page
5.8
Movie
Santa Fe Trail
7.0
Movie
In Name Only
6.8
Movie
Tobacco Road
6.7
Movie
In Old Chicago
6.5
Movie
Jewel Robbery
7.2
Movie
Three Comrades
5.9
Movie
Our Town
Acting credits 195
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1944 | Arsenic and Old Lace Film | Marriage License Clerk |
| 1943 | Slightly Dangerous Film | Claudius Swade- motel owner (uncredited) |
| 1942 | Silver Queen Film | Doc Stonebraker |
| 1942 | Scattergood Survives a Murder Film | Sheriff |
| 1942 | The Pride of the Yankees Film | Mr. Larsen (uncredited) |
| 1942 | The Postman Didn't Ring Film | Judge Ben Holt |
| 1942 | Dr. Broadway Film | Oscar Titus |
| 1942 | The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine Film | Cheevers Snow |
| 1942 | The Night Before the Divorce Film | Second Judge |
| 1942 | The Remarkable Andrew Film | Dr. Clarence Upjohn |
| 1942 | Right to the Heart Film | Jonah |
| 1941 | Pacific Blackout Film | Cornelius |
| 1941 | Bedtime Story Film | Gas Station Attendant (uncredited) |
| 1941 | Mr. District Attorney in the Carter Case Film | Judge White |
| 1941 | Look Who's Laughing Film | Motel Manager |
| 1941 | They Died with Their Boots On Film | Station Master (uncredited) |
| 1941 | Man at Large Film | Mr. Gallon |
| 1941 | Hold That Ghost Film | Storekeeper (uncredited) |
| 1941 | Bad Men of Missouri Film | Clem |
| 1941 | Moon Over Miami Film | Joe, the Postman |
| 1941 | The Singing Hill Film | Judge Henry Starrbottle |
| 1941 | The Lady from Cheyenne Film | Dr. McGuinness |
| 1941 | So Ends Our Night Film | Swiss Policeman |
| 1941 | Tobacco Road Film | County Clerk |
| 1941 | Petticoat Politics Film | Grandpa |
| 1941 | High Sierra Film | Ed |
| 1940 | Santa Fe Trail Film | Conductor |
| 1940 | She Couldn't Say No Film | Hank Woodcock |
| 1940 | Meet the Missus Film | Grandpa |
| 1940 | Friendly Neighbors Film | Bumblebee Hibbs |
| 1940 | Blondie Plays Cupid Film | Onkel Abner Henderson |
| 1940 | The Golden Fleecing Film | Justice of Peace |
| 1940 | The Boys from Syracuse Film | Turnkey |
| 1940 | Girl from God's Country Film | Dealer |
| 1940 | Maryland Film | Judge |
| 1940 | Three Faces West Film | Dr. 'Nunk' Atterbury |
| 1940 | Lucky Cisco Kid Film | Hotel Guest |
| 1940 | Our Town Film | Constable |
| 1940 | Alias the Deacon Film | Sheriff Yates |
| 1940 | The Doctor Takes a Wife Film | Henry Quinn (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Virginia City Film | Sazerac Saloon Bartender (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Remember the Night Film | Judge at Rummage Sale |
| 1940 | He Married His Wife Film | Mayer |
| 1939 | Two Thoroughbreds Film | Doc Purdy |
| 1939 | The Covered Trailer Film | Sheriff |
| 1939 | Drums Along the Mohawk Film | Innkeeper |
| 1939 | Dust Be My Destiny Film | F.W. Jennson (uncredited) |
| 1939 | The Hunchback of Notre Dame Film | Court Clerk |
| 1939 | The Under-Pup Film | Druggist |
| 1939 | In Name Only Film | Gardener |
| 1939 | Second Fiddle Film | Joe Clayton |
| 1939 | Unexpected Father Film | Magistrate |
| 1939 | Young Mr. Lincoln Film | Judge Herbert A. Bell |
| 1939 | Exile Express Film | Justice Henry P. Smith |
| 1939 | They Asked For It Film | Chief Lawson |
| 1939 | Hotel Imperial Film | Visoff (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Women in the Wind Film | Farmer |
| 1939 | They Made Her a Spy Film | Lucius Wilkins |
| 1939 | The Kid From Texas Film | Deputy Sheriff Serving Attachment Papers |