Sidney Toler
Acting
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.
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Known For
Blonde Venus
1932 · Movie
That's Entertainment!
1974 · Movie
Call of the Wild
1935 · Movie
Charlie Chan in Panama
1940 · Movie
Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise
1940 · Movie
The Trap
1946 · Movie
If I Were King
1938 · Movie
A Night to Remember
1942 · Movie
Our Relations
1936 · Movie
Here Comes the Groom
1934 · Movie
Spitfire
1934 · Movie
Double Wedding
1937 · Movie