Tom Chatterton

Tom Chatterton

Known for

Acting

Born

February 11, 1881

Birthplace

Geneva, New York, USA

Died

August 17, 1952 (aged 71)

Biography

From Wikipedia

Tom Chatterton (February 12, 1881 – August 17, 1952) was an American actor.

Born in Geneva, New York, Chatterton began his film career in 1913 at the New York Motion Picture Company under director Thomas H. Ince.

Although never a major star, Chatterton had several leading roles in early silent films. He appeared in a large number of westerns and was able to adapt to talkies, allowing him to have a successful career lasting five decades.

He died in Hollywood in 1952 and was interred in the Glenwood Cemetery in his hometown of Geneva.

Best known work

It's a Wonderful Life
It's a Wonderful Life
1946
Secret Beyond the Door
Secret Beyond the Door
1947
Dodge City
Dodge City
1939
The Locket
The Locket
1946
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
1939
The Oklahoma Kid
The Oklahoma Kid
1939
Abe Lincoln in Illinois
Abe Lincoln in Illinois
1940
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe
1940
California
California
1947
Without Reservations
Without Reservations
1946

Filmography

  1. 1949

    The Wyoming Bandit
  2. 1948

  3. 1948

    Outlaw Brand

    as Tom Chadwick

  4. 1948

    Marshal of Amarillo

    as James Underwood

  5. 1948

    Carson City Raiders

    as John Davis

  6. 1948

    Heart of Virginia

    as Dr. Purdy

  7. 1947

    Secret Beyond the Door

    as Judge (uncredited)

  8. 1947

    Something in the Wind

    as Bronston (uncredited)

  9. 1947

    California

    as Joe (uncredited)

  10. 1946

    Stagecoach to Denver

    as Doc Kimball

  11. 1946

    It's a Wonderful Life

    as Townsman (uncredited)

  12. 1946

    The Locket

    as Art Critic (uncredited)

  13. 1946

    Conquest of Cheyenne

    as Rancher Jones

  14. 1946

    Without Reservations

    as Pullman Conductor (uncredited)

  15. 1946

    Home on the Range

    as Grizzly Garth

  16. 1946

    Alias Billy the Kid

    as Ed Pearson

  17. 1946

  18. 1945

    Colorado Pioneers

    as Father Marion

  19. 1945

    Marshal of Laredo

    as Reverend Parker

  20. 1945

    Lone Texas Ranger

    as Sheriff Iron Mike Haines

  21. 1945

    The Phantom Speaks

    as Prison Chaplain (Uncredited)

  22. 1944

    Zorro's Black Whip

    as Crescent City Councilman

  23. 1944

    Code of the Prairie

    as Bat Matson

  24. 1944

    Cheyenne Wildcat

    as Jason Hopkins

  25. 1944

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