Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Chester Clute (February 18, 1891 – April 2, 1956) was an American actor familiar in scores of Hollywood films from his debut in 1930. Diminutive, bald-pated with a bristling moustache, he appeared in mostly unbilled roles, consisting usually of one or two lines, in nearly 250 films. He died of a heart attack aged 65. Born Chester Lamont Clute in Orange, New Jersey. He died in Woodland Hills, California and is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery.

Known For

Arsenic and Old Lace

Dr. Gilchrist

You Can't Take It with You

Hammond (uncredited)

This Gun for Hire

Rooming House Manager

Mildred Pierce

Mr. Jones (uncredited)

The Fleet's In

Justice of the Peace

The Desperadoes

Rollo

My Favorite Wife

Shoe Salesman (uncredited)

All Through the Night

Westmore Hotel Clerk (uncredited)