Wheaton Chambers

Born: 1887-10-13

Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

James Wheaton Chambers was named after his maternal grandfather, James Wheaton Smith. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but grew up in Freehold, New Jersey. he eventually made his way to Hollywood in the late 1920s. Shortening his name to Wheaton Chambers, he would go on to appear in over 200 film and television productions during a career that spanned roughly three decades.

Known For

Foreign Correspondent
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Mildred Pierce
His Girl Friday
Monsieur Verdoux
Undercurrent
The Pirate
East of Eden
The Three Musketeers
Possessed

Top Movie Credits

Foreign Correspondent Committeeman (uncredited)
The Day the Earth Stood Still Mr. Bleeker, jeweller
Mildred Pierce Personnel Man (uncredited)
His Girl Friday Elevator Passenger (uncredited)
Monsieur Verdoux Pharmacist (uncredited)
Undercurrent Bookstore Proprietor (uncredited)
The Pirate Artist (uncredited)
East of Eden Townsman at Carnival (uncredited)
Possessed Waiter (uncredited)