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

East of Eden

Townsman at Carnival (uncredited)

His Girl Friday

Elevator Passenger (uncredited)

The Day the Earth Stood Still

Mr. Bleeker

Phantom of the Opera

Reporter (uncredited)

All the King's Men

Senator (uncredited)

Monsieur Verdoux

Pharmacist (uncredited)

The Fastest Gun Alive

Jim Drews (uncredited)

The Pirate

Artist (uncredited)