Sidney Toler
Known for ActingBorn 1874-04-26 — died 1947-02-12Warrensburg, Missouri, USA
Sidney Toler (born Hooper G. Toler Jr.; April 28, 1874 – February 12, 1947) was an American actor, playwright and theatre director. The second European-American actor to play the role of Charlie Chan on screen, he is best remembered for his portrayal of the Chinese-American detective in 22 films made between 1938 and 1946. Before becoming Chan, Toler played supporting roles in 50 motion pictures and was a highly regarded comic actor on the Broadway stage.
Known for
The Trap
1946 · as Charlie Chan
That's Entertainment!
1974 · as (archive footage) (uncredited)
Call of the Wild
1935 · as Joe Groggins
Black Magic
1944 · as Charlie Chan
Blonde Venus
1932 · as Detective Wilson
Charlie Chan at Treasure Island
1939 · as Charlie Chan
Double Wedding
1937 · as Mr. Keough, Margit's Butler
The Gorgeous Hussy
1936 · as Daniel Webster
The Shanghai Cobra
1945 · as Charlie Chan
Operator 13
1934 · as Major Allen
It's in the Bag!
1945 · as Detective Sully
A Night to Remember
1942 · as Inspector Hankins
Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat
1944 · as Charlie Chan
Blondie of the Follies
1932 · as Pete
Charlie Chan in Panama
1940 · as Charlie Chan
If I Were King
1938 · as Robin Turgis
White Shoulders
1931 · as William Sothern
The Red Dragon
1945 · as Charlie Chan