Sidney Toler
ActingPersonal Info
gender
Male
birthday
April 26, 1874
died
February 12, 1947
place of birth
Warrensburg, Missouri, USA
also known as
Sydney Toler · Hooper G. Toler Jr.
total credits
50 movies
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.
Known For
Filmography
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