Tom Chatterton (February 12, 1881 – August 17, 1952) was an American actor.
Born in Geneva, New York, Chatterton was active in sports as a youth. He gained early acting experience with Ben Horning’s stock theater company in Syracuse, New York.
He began his film career in 1913 at the New York Motion Picture Company under director Thomas H. Ince. Although never a major star, Chatterton had several leading roles in early silent films. He appeared in a large number of westerns and was able to adapt to talkies allowing him to have a successful career lasting five decades.
He died in Hollywood in 1952 and was interred in the Glenwood Cemetery in his hometown of Geneva.
Selected filmography
The Open Door (1913, Short) – Rev. Walton
The Voice at the Telephone (1914) – Dick Carson
On the Night Stage (1915) – Stagecoach Driver (uncredited)
The Secret of the Submarine (1915) – Lt. Jarvis Hope
Father and the Boys (1915)
A Soul Enslaved (1916) – Richard Newton
Bluff (1916) – Harold Wainwright
Beloved Rogues (1917) – Jack Kennedy
Whither Thou Goest (1917) – Tom Van Wye
At the Mercy of Tiberius (1920) – Lennox Dunbar
The Gilded Dream (1920) – Jasper Halroyd
Her Husband’s Friend (1920) – Princeton Hadley
Would You Forgive? (1920) – John Cleveland
The Boss Rider of Gun Creek (1936) – Sheriff Blaine
Sandflow (1937) – Sheriff
Venus Makes Trouble (1937) – Kenneth Rowland
You Can’t Beat Love (1937) – Mr. Raymond (uncredited)
A Fight to the Finish (1937) – Mayberry
The Toast of New York (1937) – Fisk Broker (uncredited)
It Happened in Hollywood (1937) – Bank Manager (uncredited)
Sudden Bill Dorn (1937) – Morgan
All American Sweetheart (1937) – Thatcher (uncredited)
This Marriage Business (1938) – Mr. Grant (uncredited)
Under Western Stars (1938) – Congressman Edward H. Marlowe
Sky Giant (1938) – Johnson (uncredited)
Smashing the Rackets (1938) – Grand Juryman (uncredited)
Hold That Co-ed (1938) – Political Adviser (uncredited)
Hawk of the Wilderness (1938) – Dr. Edward Munro
Kentucky (1938) – Man at Race Track (uncredited)
Arizona Legion (1939) – Commissioner Teagle
The Oklahoma Kid (1939) – Homesteader (uncredited)
Trouble in Sundown (1939) – Brown – Prosecuting Attorney (uncredited)
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939) – Announcer at Benefit (uncredited)
Dodge City (1939) – Passenger (uncredited)
The Man Who Dared (1939) – Police Commissioner (uncredited)
Man of Conquest (1939) – Official (uncredited)
Thunder Afloat (1939) – Lieutenant (uncredited)
Calling All Marines (1939) – Judge (uncredited)
Rovin’ Tumbleweeds (1939) – Speaker of the House (uncredited)
Laugh It Off (1939) – Politicia (uncredited)
The Big Guy (1939) – Doctor (uncredited)
Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940) – Minor Role (uncredited)
Village Barn Dance (1940) – Station Executive (uncredited)
Drums of Fu Manchu (1940) – Prof. Edward Randolph
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe (1940, Serial) – Professor Arden [Chs. 1, 4]
Covered Wagon Days (1940) – Major J.A. Norton
Hot Steel (1940) – Bank Director (uncredited)
Black Diamonds (1940) – Dr. Lukas
Son of Roaring Dan (1940) – Stuart Manning
The Trail Blazers (1940) – Major R.C. Kelton
Pony Post (1940) – Maj. Goodwin
Desert Bandit (1941) – Texas Ranger Capt. Banning
Outlaws of Cherokee Trail (1941) – Capt. Sheldon
Honky Tonk (1941) – Townsman (uncredited)
Reap the Wild Wind (1942) – Parson (uncredited)
Raiders of the Range (1942) – ‘Doc’ Higgins
Overland Mail (1942) – Tom Gilbert
Santa Fe Scouts (1943) – Neil Morgan
Adventures of the Flying Cadets (1943, Serial) – Railroad Conductor [Ch. 2] (uncredited)
Captain America (1944, Serial) – J.C. Henley [Chs. 6-8]
Rosie the Riveter (1944) – Official (uncredited)
Tucson Raiders (1944) – Judge James Wayne
Man from Frisco (1944) – Doctor (uncredited)
Marshal of Reno (1944) – The Judge
Cheyenne Wildcat (1944) – Jason Hopkins
Code of the Prairie (1944) – Marshal Bat Matson
An American Romance (1944) – Board of Directors Member (uncredited)
Zorro’s Black Whip (1944, Serial) – Crescent City Councilman
I’ll Remember April (1945) – Board Member (uncredited)
The Phantom Speaks (1945) – Prison Chaplain (uncredited)
Lone Texas Ranger (1945) – Sheriff Iron Mike Haines
Mama Loves Papa (1945) – Speaker (uncredited)
Love, Honor and Goodbye (1945) – Minor Role (uncredited)
Marshal of Laredo (1945) – Reverend Parker
Colorado Pioneers (1945) – Father Marion
Lawless Empire (1945) – Editor Enders (uncredited)
Gay Blades (1946) – Babson (uncredited)
Sheriff of Redwood Valley (1946) – Doc Ellis
Alias Billy the Kid (1946) – Ed Pearson
Home on the Range (1946) – Grizzly Garth
Without Reservations (1946) – Pullman Conductor (uncredited)
The Searching Wind (1946) – Joe – Chauffeur (uncredited)
Conquest of Cheyenne (1946) – Rancher Jones
Heading West (1946) – Dr. Wyatt (uncredited)
The Locket (1946) – Art Critic (uncredited)
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) – Townsman (uncredited)
Stagecoach to Denver (1946) – Doc Kimball
California (1947) – Joe (uncredited)
West of Dodge City (1947) – Banker (uncredited)
Smash-Up, the Story of a Woman (1947) – Edwards, Ken’s Butler (uncredited)
The Trouble with Women (1947) – Mr. Krock (uncredited)
Something in the Wind (1947) – Bronston (uncredited)
Jesse James Rides Again (1947, Serial) – Sheriff Mark Tobin (uncredited)
The Fabulous Texan (1947) – Citizen (uncredited)
Secret Beyond the Door (1947) – Judge (uncredited)
Heart of Virginia (1948) – Dr. Purdy
Carson City Raiders (1948) – John Davis
Marshal of Amarillo (1948) – James Underwood
The Denver Kid (1948) – Doctor (uncredited)
Outlaw Brand (1948) – Tom Chadwick
Family Honeymoon (1948) – Stewart (uncredited)
Highway 13 (1948) – J.E. Norris (uncredited)
The Life of Riley (1949) – Minor Role (uncredited)
Gun Law Justice (1949) – Bill Thorp (uncredited)
Prince of the Plains (1949) – Ned Owens (uncredited)
The Wyoming Bandit (1949) – Doctor (uncredited) (final film role)
External Links
Actor Tom Chatterton – Wikipedia
