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Spencer Charters
Acting
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 sleep…
Known For
Filmography
Movies
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as Self (archive footage)
Arsenic and Old Lace
as Marriage License Clerk
Slightly Dangerous
as Claudius Swade- motel owner (uncredited)
The Pride of the Yankees
as Mr. Larsen (uncredited)
Silver Queen
as Doc Stonebraker
Dr. Broadway
as Oscar Titus
The Remarkable Andrew
as Dr. Clarence Upjohn
The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine
as Cheevers Snow
Right to the Heart
as Jonah
The Postman Didn't Ring
as Judge Ben Holt