Spencer Charters
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.
Movie Appearances
Arsenic and Old Lace
as Marriage License Clerk
1944
The Pursuit of Happiness
as Sam Evans
1934
Four's a Crowd
as Charlie (uncredited)
1938
Blondie Plays Cupid
as Onkel Abner Henderson
1940
Our Town
as Constable
1940
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
as Court Clerk
1939
Petticoat Politics
as Grandpa
1941
The Covered Trailer
as Sheriff
1939
Welcome Home
as Constable Mulhausen
1935
High Sierra
as Ed
1941
Lady Killer
as Los Angeles Cop (uncredited)
1933
It's a Gift
as Gate Guard
1934
Three Faces West
as Dr. 'Nunk' Atterbury
1940
Remember the Night
as Judge at Rummage Sale
1940
Moon Over Miami
as Joe, the Postman
1941
Second Fiddle
as Joe Clayton
1939
Young Mr. Lincoln
as Judge Herbert A. Bell
1939
Little Old New York
as Bunny
1923
Fashions of 1934
as Man Removing Telephone
1934
The Raven
as Col. Bertram Grant
1935