Sidney Toler
Acting
Born April 26, 1874 · Warrensburg, Missouri, USA
Died February 12, 1947
Also known as Sydney Toler · Hooper G. Toler Jr.
Biography
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.
Filmography27 titles
The Best of Laurel and Hardy
Romance in Manhattan
That's Entertainment!
The Mysterious Rider
Black Magic
Our Relations
Three Godfathers
The Trap
Blonde Venus
Heritage of the Desert
Double Wedding
Dark Alibi
Blondie of the Follies
Madame X
Shadows Over Chinatown
Call of the Wild
The Shanghai Cobra
The Scarlet Clue
Dangerous Money
The Adventures of Smilin' Jack
Speak Easily
White Savage
King of Chinatown
That Certain Woman
Isle of Forgotten Sins
Law of the Pampas
Is My Face Red?