Sidney Toler
Acting
Born: April 26, 1874
Warrensburg, Missouri, USA
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.
Also Known As
- Sydney Toler
- Hooper G. Toler Jr.
Known For
Blonde Venus
September 23, 1932
Our Relations
September 15, 1936
That's Entertainment!
June 21, 1974
Call of the Wild
August 09, 1935
Double Wedding
October 15, 1937
Charlie Chan in the Secret Service
February 14, 1944
Charlie Chan at Treasure Island
August 31, 1939
Dangerous Money
October 12, 1946
Speak Easily
August 13, 1932
The Scarlet Clue
May 11, 1945
Charlie Chan in Honolulu
December 30, 1938
Dark Alibi
May 25, 1946