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.
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.
The Lone Ranger
Boston Blackie
East of Eden
Phantom of the Opera
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Crossroads
His Girl Friday
Monsieur Verdoux
The Pirate
Foreign Correspondent
All the King's Men
The Fastest Gun Alive
Mildred Pierce
Tall in the Saddle
Lady in the Lake
The Three Musketeers
Caught
The Duel at Silver Creek
Undercurrent
Union Pacific
This Land Is Mine
Body and Soul
The Prowler
The Undercover Man