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Wheaton Chambers
Acting
Born: October 13, 1887
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

The Day the Earth Stood Still
as Mr. Bleeker, jeweller

His Girl Friday
as Elevator Passenger (uncredited)

Phantom of the Opera
as Reporter (uncredited)

Foreign Correspondent
as Committeeman (uncredited)

The Southerner
as Store Customer (uncredited)

Monsieur Verdoux
as Pharmacist (uncredited)

Stagecoach to Denver
as Jasper Braydon

The Three Musketeers

Mildred Pierce
as Personnel Man (uncredited)

East of Eden
as Townsman at Carnival (uncredited)