Sidney Toler

About

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

Call of the WildMovie • 1935That's Entertainment!Movie • 1974Blonde VenusMovie • 1932Charlie Chan at Treasure IslandMovie • 1939Charlie Chan in RenoMovie • 1939The TrapMovie • 1946Charlie Chan in PanamaMovie • 1940Charlie Chan in HonoluluMovie • 1938The Scarlet ClueMovie • 1945Murder Over New YorkMovie • 1940Double WeddingMovie • 1937The Shanghai CobraMovie • 1945Charlie Chan's Murder CruiseMovie • 1940Dark AlibiMovie • 1946Castle in the DesertMovie • 1942Charlie Chan in the Secret ServiceMovie • 1944Charlie Chan at the Wax MuseumMovie • 1940Dangerous MoneyMovie • 1946That Certain WomanMovie • 1937Our RelationsMovie • 1936Speak EasilyMovie • 1932