Spencer Charters

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

Arsenic and Old Lace 1944 ★ 7.6
The Pride of the Yankees 1942 ★ 7.4
High Sierra 1941 ★ 7.1
They Died with Their Boots On 1941 ★ 6.7
Tobacco Road 1941 ★ 6.8
Hold That Ghost 1941 ★ 6.8
Petticoat Politics 1941 ★ 9.0
Santa Fe Trail 1940 ★ 5.8
Remember the Night 1940 ★ 7.3
Virginia City 1940 ★ 6.3
The Hunchback of Notre Dame 1939 ★ 7.3
Jesse James 1939 ★ 6.5
Dodge City 1939 ★ 6.9
Young Mr. Lincoln 1939 ★ 7.2
In Name Only 1939 ★ 7.0
Drums Along the Mohawk 1939 ★ 6.5
Vivacious Lady 1938 ★ 7.0
In Old Chicago 1938 ★ 6.7
Wells Fargo 1937 ★ 5.5
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town 1936 ★ 7.5
Libeled Lady 1936 ★ 7.3
The Raven 1935 ★ 6.6
Jewel Robbery 1932 ★ 6.5
The Front Page 1931 ★ 6.5