Spencer Charters

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
- Acting
- Born
- 1875-03-23 · Duncannon, Pennsylvania, USA
- Died
- 1943-01-25
Known for
- Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) — Marriage License Clerk
- Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) — Mal (uncredited)
- High Sierra (1941) — Ed
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939) — Court Clerk
- Young Mr. Lincoln (1939) — Judge Herbert A. Bell
- The Raven (1935) — Col. Bertram Grant
- The Pride of the Yankees (1942) — Mr. Larsen (uncredited)
- Libeled Lady (1936) — Magistrate
- Remember the Night (1940) — Judge at Rummage Sale
- Drums Along the Mohawk (1939) — Innkeeper
- They Died with Their Boots On (1941) — Station Master (uncredited)
- Dodge City (1939) — Reverend (uncredited)
- Jesse James (1939) — Minister
- It's a Gift (1934) — Gate Guard
- The Front Page (1931) — Woodenshoes
- Hold That Ghost (1941) — Storekeeper (uncredited)