Wheaton Chambers

138 yearsOctober 13, 1887Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USAPopularity 0.3

James Wheaton Chambers was named after his maternal grandfather, James Wheaton Smith. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but grew up in Freehold, New Jersey.

Highlights

Known For

6.2

Phantom of the Opera

1943

as Reporter (uncredited)

6.6

Union Pacific

1939

as Businessman (uncredited)

5.0

Mississippi Rhythm

1949

as Townsman (uncredited)

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.

Career