Spencer Charters
Acting
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.
Known for
1975Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Self (archive footage)
1944Arsenic and Old Lace
Marriage License Clerk
1943Slightly Dangerous
Claudius Swade- motel owner (uncredited)
1942Scattergood Survives a Murder
Sheriff
1942The Pride of the Yankees
Mr. Larsen (uncredited)
1942The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine
Cheevers Snow
1942Dr. Broadway
Oscar Titus
1942The Postman Didn't Ring
Judge Ben Holt
1942The Night Before the Divorce
Second Judge
1942Silver Queen
Doc Stonebraker
1942The Remarkable Andrew
Dr. Clarence Upjohn
1942Right to the Heart
Jonah
1941Petticoat Politics
Grandpa
1941High Sierra
Ed
1941Moon Over Miami
Joe, the Postman
1941The Lady from Cheyenne
Dr. McGuinness
1941Pacific Blackout
Cornelius
1941Tobacco Road
County Clerk
1941Mr. District Attorney in the Carter Case
Judge White
1941Bedtime Story
Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
1941Man at Large
Mr. Gallon
1941The Singing Hill
Judge Henry Starrbottle
1941Bad Men of Missouri
Clem
1941They Died with Their Boots On
Station Master (uncredited)