Challenger was a vaudeville actor. A 1911 performance in Chicago was reviewed by The Billboard, reading, "Percy Challenger, an English entertainer, was first on the program, and although his act was rather odd, it seemed to take very well. Mr. Challenger's work as an elocutionist was very good".[3]
He won plaudits as a supporting actor in films.[4] His performance in Flames of Chance (1918) was received as "clever" in a review in Variety.[5]Variety reviewed his performance in Trumpet (1920) positively, noting, "Percy Challenger comes in for a bit in the role of Valinsky, a dunk-investor. The detail with which he dresses the character is striking. He also contributed valuable assistance..."[6]
He continued his theatre involvement during his time in California. He was involved with Marion Warde Dramatic School in Los Angeles.[7] He performed humorous monologues and pianologues at the opening of the Alhambra Community Theatre in November 1924.[8]
Several months before he died, Challenger performed as various Dickens characters in La Canada, California.[9] He died on July 23, 1932, in Los Angeles, California.[10][1]
^Amador, María Luisa; Blanco, Jorge Ayala (February 19, 1999). Cartelera cinematográfica, 1920-1929. Universidad Nacional Autonoma de México, Centro Universitario de Estudios Cinematográficos, Coordinación de Difusión Cultural. ISBN9789683679239 – via Google Books.