Summary
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 | |
|---|---|
 Charters in Santa Fe Trail (1940) | |
| Born | March 25, 1875 Duncannon, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | January 25, 1943 (aged 67) Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1910–1943 |
| Spouse |
Irene M. Charters
(m. 1913; died 1941) |
| Children | 1 |
Biography edit
Charters was born in Duncannon, Pennsylvania. Until around 1890 he worked as a machinist for the Chesapeake Nail Works in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and had little interest in acting.[1] He soon appeared on stage after leaving school with 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 befuddled judges, doctors, clerks, managers, and jailers.[2]
Charters was married to actress Irene Myers until her death December 22, 1941.[3]
He died by suicide from a mix of sleeping pills and carbon monoxide poisoning.[4] He is buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California.[5]
Filmography edit
References edit
- ^ Walker, Paul (May 6, 1938). "Reviews and Preiews". Harrisburg Telegraph. Pennsylvania, Harrisburg. p. 12. Retrieved September 6, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Walker, Paul (September 23, 1942). "Film Stars Selling Bonds! Mickey Rooney at Loew's! Spencer Charters Remembers!". Harrisburg Telegraph. Pennsylvania, Harrisburg. p. 14. Retrieved September 6, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Spencer Charters Found Dead in Garage on Coast". The Evening News. Pennsylvania, Harrisburg. January 26, 1949. p. 2. Retrieved September 6, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Ellenberger, Allen R. (May 1, 2001). Celebrities in Los Angeles Cemeteries: A Directory. McFarland. p. 41. ISBN 978-0-7864-0983-9. Archived from the original on April 19, 2017.
- ^ Wilson, Scott. Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons, 3d ed.: 2. McFarland & Company (2016) ISBN 0786479922
- ^ "Lonely Wives: Technical Details". theiapolis.com. Retrieved August 15, 2014.
External links edit
- Spencer Charters at IMDb
- Spencer Charters at the Internet Broadway Database
- Spencer Charters at Find a Grave
