Spencer Charters
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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.
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
191 titles
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Pride of the Yankees
Arsenic and Old Lace
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
The Raven
Santa Fe Trail
Jesse James
Virginia City
Hold That Ghost
They Died with Their Boots On
Drums Along the Mohawk
Our Town
Libeled Lady
Three Comrades
High Sierra
Lady Killer
Vivacious Lady
Wells Fargo
Colleen
Young Mr. Lincoln
Fifty Roads to Town
In Name Only
Exile Express
Dodge City
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