[These daily posts will cover little known actors or people that have appeared in more recent films and TV series. Various degrees of information that I was able to find will be given and anything that you can add would be appreciated.]
James Chester Brandenburg was born in Peoria, Illinois on October 15, 1897. He was the brother of stuntman Ed Brandeburg. Chet began his career on the silent screen in 1924s "Wide Open Spaces," which starred Stan Laurel. Chet's father was Alfred Daniel Brandenburg who.was an actor and stuntman. Chet began his career on the silent screen in 1924s "Wide Open Spaces," which starred Stan Laurel. He went on to appear in 436 films and television programs between 1924 and 1968.
Brandenburg appeared on several TV western series including multiple episodes of Gunsmoke, in uncredited roles
Chet’s only European western was in 1930’s “Men of the North” as a man at the dance.
BRANDENBURG, Chet (James Chester Brandenburg)
[10/15/1897, Peoria, Illinois, U.S.A. - 7/17/1974, Woodland Hills, Los Angeles,
California, U.S.A.] – assistant director, stuntman, film, TV actor, brother of
stuntman, actor Ed Brandenburg (Marion Edgar Brandenburg)
[1896-1969], married to Anna Beatrice Casey [1898-1989] (1915-1974) father of
Robert Chester Brandenburg [1917-1993], Richard Casey Brandenburg [1931-2016].
Men of the North – 1930 (man at dance)
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