Sidney Toler

Sidney Toler

Acting26th April 1874(died at 72)Warrensburg, Missouri, USA83 titles

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.

Born

26th April 1874 · Warrensburg, Missouri, USA

Died

12th February 1947

Known for

Acting

Also known as

Sydney Toler, Hooper G. Toler Jr.

Links

IMDb

Known for

Filmography

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