1939Nominee
Best Performance
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Spencer Charters
Actor
Duncannon, Pennsylvania, USA
March 23, 1875
Biography
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.
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Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1944Winner
Best Performance
Arsenic and Old Lace
1941Nominee
Best Performance
They Died with Their Boots On
Career Highlights
1941Highlight
Best Performance
High Sierra
1938Highlight
Best Performance
Vivacious Lady
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Arsenic and Old Lace
They Died with Their Boots On