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George Chandler

Acting Born Jun 30, 1898 Died Jun 10, 1985 Waukegan, Illinois, USA 327 credits
327
Total Credits
1928–1979
52 Years Career Span
96
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

George Chandler was an American actor born in Waukegan, Illinois, on June 30, 1898. He passed away on June 10, 1985, at the age of 86. Throughout his career, he appeared in numerous film and television roles, accumulating over three hundred known credits on The Movie Database. He is also known by the alternative name Geo. Chandler. Information regarding his gender is male, and his professional work encompassed both movies and television shows. His birthplace was in the United States. Further details of his personal life, awards, or specific character roles beyond his general film and television output are not listed in the provided records.

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Career

Career overview

George Chandler was an American actor born in Waukegan, Illinois on June 30, 1898. Before his screen career, he served in the United States Army during World War I and performed early in his career in a vaudeville act billed as George Chandler, the Musical Nut, which featured comedy and his violin playing.

Chandler made his screen debut in 1928 and ultimately appeared in over 140 films throughout his career, typically taking on smaller supporting roles across the years 1928 through 1979. In addition to his extensive film work, he began appearing in numerous television series from 1951 onward. He is perhaps best known for playing the character of Uncle Petrie Martin on the television series Lassie.

Known professionally with 313 known credits on The Movie Database, he was also sometimes known as Geo. Chandler. He passed away on June 10, 1985 at the age of 86.

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Known for

Film

The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again

as Elderly Man
Film

Every Which Way but Loose

as Clerk at D.M.V.
Film

Notting Hill

1999

Switch

as Capt. Roberts
Film

Escape to Witch Mountain

as Grocer
Film

Capone

as Robert E. Crowe

The Waltons

1972

Alias Smith and Jones

1971
Film

One More Train to Rob

as Conductor
Film

Over the Top

as Harry

Adam-12

as George Atchison

Adam-12

as Ed Mooney

Frequent co-stars

Denver Pyle 3 shared titles
William Benedict 3 shared titles
George Cleveland 2 shared titles
Ray Teal 2 shared titles
Laraine Day 2 shared titles
Ellen Corby 2 shared titles
Fay Bainter 2 shared titles
Lee Van Cleef 2 shared titles
Myron Healey 2 shared titles
Walter Barnes 2 shared titles

Career timeline

The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
Every Which Way but LooseThe Bastard
CHiPs
Griffin and Phoenix
SwitchEscape to Witch MountainCaponeBrother, Can You Spare a Dime?It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!
The WaltonsPickup on 101
Alias Smith and JonesOne More Train to Rob
Love, American Style
Adam-12Adam-12Here's Lucy
IronsideMannix
BatmanRun, Buddy, RunThe Ghost and Mr. Chicken
Green AcresRun for Your LifeLaredoApache Uprising
Law of the LawlessDead Ringer
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler TheatrePetticoat JunctionKraft Suspense Theatre
Ichabod and Me
The Slowest Gun in the West
BonanzaThe Twilight ZoneRawhideThe Deputy
The Donna Reed Show
Wagon TrainTales of Wells FargoSpring ReunionGunsight Ridge
Telephone TimeBroken ArrowWire ServiceGood-bye, My Lady
The Life and Legend of Wyatt EarpGunsmokeAlfred Hitchcock PresentsFrontierPlaywrights '56
LassieLassieStudio 57The Wonderful World of DisneySummer Playhouse
The Pepsi-Cola PlayhouseGeneral Electric TheaterGeneral Electric TheaterIsland in the SkyMeet Me at the Fair
Adventures of SupermanThe Ford Television TheatreThe Abbott and Costello ShowThe Abbott and Costello ShowCavalcade of America
DragnetThe Adventures of Wild Bill HickokThe Adventures of Kit CarsonRacket SquadSchlitz Playhouse of Stars
Robert Montgomery PresentsRobert Montgomery PresentsLux Video TheatreLux Video TheatreLux Video Theatre
Knock on Any DoorCanadian PacificThe House Across the StreetHomicideOnce More, My Darling
The Philco Television PlayhouseThe PirateSilver RiverThe PalefaceHollow Triumph
Nightmare AlleyMagic TownSaddle PalsThe Judge Steps OutIt Had to Be You
Strange ImpersonationDead ReckoningThe Missing LadyGallant JourneyThe Last Crooked Mile

Full Filmography

327 titles
  • The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (1979) as Elderly Man
  • Every Which Way but Loose (1978) as Clerk at D.M.V.
  • The Bastard (1978) as Seadog
  • CHiPs (1977)
  • Griffin and Phoenix (1976) as Old Man
  • Switch (1975) as Capt. Roberts
  • Escape to Witch Mountain (1975) as Grocer
  • Capone (1975) as Robert E. Crowe
  • Advertisement
  • Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975) as Self (archive footage)
  • It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman! (1975) as Jonathan Kent
  • The Waltons (1972)
  • Pickup on 101 (1972) as Pawnshop owner
  • Alias Smith and Jones (1971)
  • One More Train to Rob (1971) as Conductor
  • Love, American Style (1969) as Harry
  • Adam-12 (1968) as George Atchison
  • Adam-12 (1968) as Ed Mooney
  • Here's Lucy (1968) as Winston Shelby
  • Ironside (1967) as George Bentley
  • Mannix (1967)
  • Batman (1966) as Grampa
  • Run, Buddy, Run (1966)
  • The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (1966) as Judge Harley Nast
  • Green Acres (1965) as Doc Stuart
  • Run for Your Life (1965) as Fred Mackey
  • Laredo (1965)
  • Apache Uprising (1965) as Jace Asher
  • Law of the Lawless (1964) as Martin
  • Dead Ringer (1964) as George, Chauffeur
  • Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963)
  • Petticoat Junction (1963) as Dr. Barton Stuart
  • Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963) as Doc Baines
  • Ichabod and Me (1961)
  • The Slowest Gun in the West (1960) as Simpson
  • Bonanza (1959) as Gus Schultz
  • The Twilight Zone (1959) as Old Man
  • Rawhide (1959) as Reverend Jess Lincoln
  • The Deputy (1959) as George Lake
  • The Donna Reed Show (1958)
  • Wagon Train (1957) as Cleveland 'Clee' McMasters
  • Tales of Wells Fargo (1957) as Captain Billy
  • Spring Reunion (1957) as Zimmie (uncredited)
  • Gunsight Ridge (1957) as Gus Withers
  • Telephone Time (1956)
  • Broken Arrow (1956) as Welsh
  • Wire Service (1956) as Hoggard
  • Good-bye, My Lady (1956) as Reporter
  • The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955)
  • Gunsmoke (1955) as Silas Hubbard
  • Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Partygoer
  • Frontier (1955) as Ames
  • Playwrights '56 (1955)
  • Kings Row (1955)
  • Apache Ambush (1955) as Chandler
  • Lassie (1954)
  • Lassie (1954) as Uncle Petrie Martin
  • Studio 57 (1954) as Mr. Ederly
  • The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Grocer
  • Summer Playhouse (1954)
  • The High and the Mighty (1954) as Ben Sneed
  • Rails Into Laramie (1954) as Grimes
  • The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse (1953)
  • General Electric Theater (1953) as Keeley
  • General Electric Theater (1953) as Ichabod Adams
  • Island in the Sky (1953) as Rene
  • Meet Me at the Fair (1953) as Deputy Leach
  • Adventures of Superman (1952)
  • The Ford Television Theatre (1952) as Hiram
  • The Abbott and Costello Show (1952) as First Panhandler
  • The Abbott and Costello Show (1952) as Henry Davis
  • Cavalcade of America (1952) as Proprietor
  • The Narrow Margin (1952) as Accomplice Running Newsstand (uncredited)
  • Hans Christian Andersen (1952) as Farmer
  • Somebody Loves Me (1952) as Stagehand
  • My Man and I (1952) as Bartender Frankie
  • This Woman Is Dangerous (1952) as Dr. Bill Ryan (Uncredited)
  • Rose of Cimarron (1952) as Deputy Sheriff
  • The WAC from Walla Walla (1952) as Jud Canova
  • Dragnet (1951) as Forrest Simple
  • The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (1951) as (uncredited)
  • The Adventures of Kit Carson (1951)
  • Racket Squad (1951)
  • Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Bartender
  • Westward the Women (1951) as Mackeral Face (uncredited)
  • Across the Wide Missouri (1951) as Gowie
  • The Whip Hand (1951) as Jed (uncredited)
  • Robert Montgomery Presents (1950)
  • Robert Montgomery Presents (1950) as Ichabod Lewis
  • Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Newspaper Man
  • Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Fred
  • Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Mr. Hollis
  • Lux Video Theatre (1950)
  • Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Joe
  • Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Edgar
  • Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Eustace Peabody
  • Cameo Theatre (1950) as Ed
  • Singing Guns (1950) as Smitty, Piano Player
  • Kansas Raiders (1950) as Willie
  • Triple Trouble (1950) as 'Squirrely' Davis, convict
  • The Next Voice You Hear... (1950) as Motorcycle Officer (uncredited)
  • The Happy Years (1950) as Johnny
  • Perfect Strangers (1950) as Lester Hubley
  • Pretty Baby (1950) as Henderson
  • Knock on Any Door (1949) as Cashier (uncredited)
  • Canadian Pacific (1949) as Telegraph Operator
  • The House Across the Street (1949) as Carl's Boss (uncredited)
  • Homicide (1949) as Police Photographer
  • Once More, My Darling (1949) as Motel Proprietor
  • The Philco Television Playhouse (1948)
  • The Pirate (1948) as Carriage Driver (uncredited)
  • Silver River (1948) as Mr. Rice (uncredited)
  • The Paleface (1948) as Patient #1
  • Hollow Triumph (1948) as Aubrey - Assistant
  • The Miracle of the Bells (1948) as Max
  • Reaching from Heaven (1948) as Bert Kestner (as Geo. Chandler)
  • The Girl from Manhattan (1948) as Monty
  • The Hunted (1948) as Joe, the Bartender
  • If You Knew Susie (1948) as Reporter (uncredited)
  • Race Street (1948) as Herman (Waiter) (uncredited)
  • Sons of Adventure (1948) as Billy Wilkes
  • Nightmare Alley (1947) as Hobo at Stan's Left Hand (uncredited)
  • Magic Town (1947) as Bus Driver
  • Saddle Pals (1947) as Pickpocket Dippy
  • The Judge Steps Out (1947) as Train Station Agent (uncredited)
  • It Had to Be You (1947) as Bus Passenger with Newspaper (uncredited)
  • Road to Rio (1947) as Ship's Steward (uncredited)
  • So You Want to Be in Pictures (1947) as Assistant Director Sammy (uncredited)
  • Strange Impersonation (1946) as J W Rinse, plaintiffs' atty.
  • Dead Reckoning (1946) as Louis Ord
  • The Missing Lady (1946) as Shrevvie
  • Gallant Journey (1946) as Man (uncredited)
  • The Last Crooked Mile (1946) as Roller Coaster Operator (uncredited)
  • The Kid from Brooklyn (1946) as Reporter (uncredited)
  • Little Giant (1946) as O'Brien (salesman)
  • Suspense (1946) as Joe's Pal at Sandwich Counter (uncredited)
  • The Mask of Diijon (1946) as Diner Counterman (Uncredited)
  • A Guy Could Change (1946) as Gus, Photographer
  • Lover Come Back (1946) as Bit Role
  • Lover Come Back (1946) as Walter
  • Rendezvous with Annie (1946) as Sergeant Harrington (uncredited)
  • Behind the Mask (1946) as Shrevvie
  • The French Key (1946) as Roomer (uncredited)
  • The Glass Alibi (1946) as Bartender
  • Without Love (1945) as Elevator Boy
  • The Shanghai Cobra (1945) as Joe
  • Lady on a Train (1945)
  • This Man's Navy (1945) as Bert Bland
  • It's in the Bag! (1945) as 1st Elevator Operator (uncredited)
  • Patrick the Great (1945) as Bellboy
  • Strange Confession (1945) as Harper
  • The Great Morgan (1945) as Roger the Valet (uncredited)
  • Tell It to a Star (1945) as Al Marx
  • Tall in the Saddle (1944) as Saddle Maker (uncredited)
  • It Happened Tomorrow (1944) as Bob
  • Bride by Mistake (1944) as Armed Guard
  • 3 Men in White (1944) as Attendant (uncredited)
  • Goin' to Town (1944) as Jameson
  • The Ox-Bow Incident (1943) as Jimmy Carnes (uncredited)
  • Swing Fever (1943) as Hamburger Vendor
  • Swing Fever (1943) as Hamburger Vendor (uncredited)
  • Lady of Burlesque (1943) as Jake, stage hand (uncredited)
  • Lady of Burlesque (1943) as Jake
  • Swing Shift Maisie (1943) as Fred (Uncredited)
  • Sweet Rosie O'Grady (1943) as Kelly - Reporter (uncredited)
  • The Amazing Mrs. Holliday (1943)
  • Gildersleeve's Bad Day (1943) as Mailman (uncredited)
  • Don't Be a Sucker! (1943)
  • The Powers Girl (1943) as Harry, Nancy's Boyfriend (uncredited)
  • Roxie Hart (1942) as Amos Hart
  • A Night to Remember (1942) as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
  • The Forest Rangers (1942) as Keystone Cop (uncredited)
  • Obliging Young Lady (1942) as Skip - the Bellboy
  • Night in New Orleans (1942) as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
  • The Great Gildersleeve (1942) as Messenger
  • Isle of Missing Men (1942) as Ship's bartender
  • That Other Woman (1942) as Man Carrying Rifle in Woods
  • Castle in the Desert (1942) as The Bus Driver
  • Pardon My Sarong (1942) as George Peabody (uncredited)
  • Scattergood Survives a Murder (1942) as Sam Caldwell
  • Remember the Day (1941) as Telegraph clerk
  • Western Union (1941) as Herb
  • Tobacco Road (1941) as Hotel Desk Clark
  • Hellzapoppin' (1941) as Movie Cameraman (uncredited)
  • Model Wife (1941) as Mr. Williams
  • The Great Man's Lady (1941) as Forbes
  • Design for Scandal (1941) as First Cabbie (uncredited)
  • Miss Polly (1941) as Townsman (uncredited)
  • Sleepers West (1941)
  • Reaching for the Sun (1941) as Jerry
  • Repent at Leisure (1941) as Bus Conductor
  • Three Sons o' Guns (1941) as Tailor
  • Arizona (1940) as Haley
  • The Return of Frank James (1940) as Roy
  • Broadway Melody of 1940 (1940) as Mr. Jones (uncredited)
  • The Man Who Wouldn't Talk (1940) as First Clerk
  • Edison, the Man (1940) as Gold Exchange Clerk
  • Melody Ranch (1940) as Taxi Driver
  • Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940) as Minor Role (uncredited)
  • Trail of the Vigilantes (1940) as Railroad Station Attendant
  • Dr. Kildare Goes Home (1940) as Parkersville Counterman (uncredited)
  • The Mad Doctor (1940) as Elevator Operator (Uncredited)
  • Charter Pilot (1940) as Bob, the soundman
  • Shooting High (1940) as Charley
  • Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) as Reporter (uncredited)
  • It's a Wonderful World (1939) as Photographer at Ferry Landing (uncredited)
  • Young Mr. Lincoln (1939) as Loafer (uncredited)
  • Jesse James (1939) as Roy
  • Beau Geste (1939) as Legionnaire Cordier (uncredited)
  • The Secret of Dr. Kildare (1939) as Pay Orderly (uncredited)
  • Calling Dr. Kildare (1939) as Elevator Operator (uncredited)
  • I Stole a Million (1939) as Herbert (uncredited)
  • Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation (1939) as Cameraman (uncredited)
  • Everything's on Ice (1939)
  • The Light That Failed (1939) as First Man (Voice)
  • The Flying Irishman (1939) as Airport Gas Attendant
  • Second Fiddle (1939) as Taxi Driver
  • The Jones Family in Hollywood (1939) as Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
  • Exile Express (1939) as Marvln McGee
  • Blondie Meets the Boss (1939) as Laundryman (uncredited)
  • Everybody's Baby (1939) as G. Randolph (uncredited)
  • Thou Shalt Not Kill (1939) as Johnny
  • 20,000 Men a Year (1939) as Soda Jerker
  • King of the Turf (1939) as 2nd Tout
  • The Cowboy and the Lady (1938) as Reporter (uncredited)
  • Three Loves Has Nancy (1938) as Jim, the Baggage Master (uncredited)
  • The Mad Miss Manton (1938) as Newspaper Staff (uncredited)
  • Mr. Moto's Gamble (1938) as Boxing Spectator (Uncredited)
  • There Goes My Heart (1938) as Tailor (uncredited)
  • In Old Chicago (1938) as Onlooker (uncredited)
  • Three Comrades (1938) as First comic with singer (uncredited)
  • Men with Wings (1938) as Cody
  • The Shining Hour (1938) as Press Agent (uncredited)
  • Joy of Living (1938) as Taxi Driver (Uncredited)
  • Mannequin (1938) as 'Swing' Magoo (Uncredited)
  • While New York Sleeps (1938) as Gus - Piano Player
  • Gateway (1938) as Reporter
  • One Wild Night (1938) as Rutherford (uncredited)
  • Straight, Place and Show (1938) as Cabbie
  • Rascals (1938) as Waiting Room Patient
  • A Star Is Born (1937) as Deliveryman (uncredited)
  • The Go-Getter (1937) as Business Card Printer (uncredited)
  • Nothing Sacred (1937) as Photographer (uncredited)
  • They Gave Him a Gun (1937) as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
  • Wake Up and Live (1937) as Janitor
  • Danger – Love at Work (1937) as Garage attendant
  • Thoroughbreds Don't Cry (1937) as Jim - Racetrack Usher (uncredited)
  • Time Out for Romance (1937) as Simpson
  • One Mile from Heaven (1937) as Herman
  • Charlie Chan at the Olympics (1937) as Ship's Radio Operator
  • Big Town Girl (1937) as Red Evans
  • Fair Warning (1937) as Hotel Clerk
  • Woman Chases Man (1937) as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
  • Hot Water (1937) as Photographer (uncredited)
  • Small Town Boy (1937) as Bill Clipper
  • Soak the Poor (1937) as Briggs (uncredited)
  • Fury (1936) as Milton Jackson
  • Libeled Lady (1936) as Bell Hop
  • Here Comes Trouble (1936) as Purser Brooks
  • Speed (1936) as 'Shorty', Bystander at Barn Dance
  • The Accusing Finger (1936) as Reporter
  • The Princess Comes Across (1936) as Film Man (uncredited)
  • The Country Doctor (1936) as Greasy
  • High Tension (1936) as Man at Honolulu Dock
  • Sworn Enemy (1936) as Lunch Stand Man (uncredited)
  • Women Are Trouble (1936) as Reporter
  • Old Hutch (1936) as Cigar Store Clerk
  • Sing, Baby, Sing (1936) as Hospital Interne
  • Front Page Woman (1935) as Reporter (uncredited)
  • Stars Over Broadway (1935) as Charlie
  • The Woman in Red (1935) as First Reporter (uncredited)
  • The Murder Man (1935) as Sol Hertzberger
  • It's in the Air (1935) as Reporter (uncredited)
  • Don't Bet on Blondes (1935) as Henry Purdy (Uncredited)
  • While the Patient Slept (1935) as Evening Bulletin Reporter (uncredited)
  • Mary Burns, Fugitive (1935) as Stadium Cashier
  • Broadway Gondolier (1935) as Photographer
  • Star of Midnight (1935) as Witness (uncredited)
  • The Payoff (1935) as Reporter (uncredited)
  • Flicker Fever (1935) as Bob Adams
  • Hi, Nellie! (1934) as Sullivan
  • 6 Day Bike Rider (1934) as Abner (uncredited)
  • Fog Over Frisco (1934) as Taxi Driver
  • Music in the Air (1934) as Assistant Stage Manager
  • Happiness Ahead (1934) as Window Washer
  • He Was Her Man (1934) as Highway Service Station Counterman
  • Big Hearted Herbert (1934) as Murphy (uncredited)
  • Dark Hazard (1934) as Soapy Sam Lambert
  • Rough Necking (1934) as Joe Cuttlehammer Jr.
  • Footlight Parade (1933) as Pharmacist (uncredited)
  • Bureau of Missing Persons (1933) as Homer Howard
  • The Kennel Murder Case (1933) as Reporter at Police Station (uncredited)
  • Parachute Jumper (1933) as Chauffeur (uncredited)
  • Picture Snatcher (1933) as Reporter (uncredited)
  • Lady Killer (1933) as George Thompson (uncredited)
  • The World Changes (1933) as Piano Player (uncredited)
  • Son of a Sailor (1933) as Sailor
  • The Keyhole (1933) as Joe - Desk Clerk (uncredited)
  • The Fatal Glass of Beer (1933) as Chester Snavely
  • Elmer, the Great (1933) as Cubs Player (uncredited)
  • The Mind Reader (1933) as Reporter (uncredited)
  • Me and My Gal (1932) as Eddie Collins
  • The Strange Love of Molly Louvain (1932) as Reporter (uncredited)
  • The Famous Ferguson Case (1932) as Depot Loafer (uncredited)
  • Union Depot (1932) as Panhandler Wanting One Dollar (uncredited)
  • The Tenderfoot (1932) as Beggar (uncredited)
  • Afraid to Talk (1932) as Pete (bellhop)
  • Blessed Event (1932) as Hanson
  • The Sport Parade (1932) as Pullman Ticket Agent (uncredited)
  • Sob Sister (1931) as Reporter (uncredited)
  • Up Pops the Duke (1931)
  • The Woman Between (1931) as Sweet a Waiter (uncredited)
  • The Back Page (1931) as The Aspiring Reporter
  • Too Many Cooks (1931) as Ned
  • Doctors' Wives (1931) as Dr. Roberts
  • Crashing Hollywood (1931)
  • The Wide Open Spaces (1931) as Townsman in Saloon
  • A Holy Terror (1931) as Joe, Western Union Clerk (uncredited)
  • The Great Junction Hotel (1931) as The Elevator Operator
  • The Lure of Hollywood (1931) as George
  • Man of the World (1931) as Fred
  • Everything’s Rosie (1931) as Jail Guard
  • In Gay Madrid (1930) as Enrique
  • The Florodora Girl (1930) as Georgie Smith
  • Only Saps Work (1930) as Elevator Operator (uncredited)
  • The Light of Western Stars (1930) as Slig Whalen
  • Devil-May-Care (1929) as Timid Royalist (uncredited)
  • The Cloud Dodger (1928) as Post Commander

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George Chandler is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (1979), Every Which Way but Loose (1978), Notting Hill (1999), Switch (1975).

When and where was George Chandler born?

George Chandler was born on June 30, 1898 in Waukegan, Illinois, USA. They passed away on June 10, 1985.

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George Chandler has accumulated over 327 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1928 to 1979.

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George Chandler was an American actor born in Waukegan, Illinois, on June 30, 1898. He passed away on June 10, 1985, at the age of 86. Throughout his career, he appeared in numerous film and television roles, accumulating over three hundred known credits on The Movie Database. He is also known by the alternative name G...

George Chandler by the numbers

327credits
262films
65TV series
1928–1979active years

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