Riley Chamberlin (November 7, 1854 – January 24, 1917) was an American silent film actor.
Born in Byron Center, Michigan, he was a graduate of Grand Rapids High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was educated at Clinet College and Cornell University. In 1874 he made his professional debut as an actor at Charles R. Gardiner's Academy of Music in Chicago.
In 1910, billed as Riley Chamberlain, he performed in Lulu's Husbands on Broadway.
In 1912, he began acting in films with the Thanhouser Company at the age of 57, and starred in over 100 films until his death five years later at the age of 62.
Selected filmography Year Film Role Notes1912Why Tom Signed the PledgeDeacon Prim Conductor 786Conductor 786At the Foot of the LadderThe Debutante's FatherPlease Help the PoreHenry Snaith, a Wealthy BankerAlternative title: Please Help the PoorA Six Cylinder ElopementEx-Congressman Gray, The Girl's Father1913The Evidence of the FilmClerkSome Fools There WereThird Unsuspecting Bachelor Her Gallant KnightsHow Filmy Won His SweetheartFilmy 1914The Elevator ManTim - the Elevator Man The Strategy of Conductor 786Conductor 786 The Benevolence of Conductor 786Conductor 786 Naidra, the Dream WomanThe Old Scientist 1915The Gratitude of Conductor 786 Conductor 786 The Conductor's Classy ChampionConductor 786 The Conductor's Classy ChampionConductor 786 Una's Useful UncleUncle Dan 1916Lucky Larry's Lady LoveLulu's Father Theodore's Terrible ThirstTheodore Ruining Randall's ReputationRivington Randall Dad's Darling DaughtersDad 1917Her New YorkFarmer Si Brown
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