Acting
Sidney Toler
1874 · Warrensburg, Missouri, USA
30 films
Bio
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.
Filmography
Call of the Wild
Joe Groggins
That's Entertainment!
(archive footage) (uncredited)
The Trap
Charlie Chan
Charlie Chan at Treasure Island
Charlie Chan
Blondie of the Follies
Pete
The Shanghai Cobra
Charlie Chan
Isle of Forgotten Sins
Capt. Krogan aka Carruthers
Gold Is Where You Find It
Harrison McCooey
The Gorgeous Hussy
Daniel Webster
The Bait
Theatre Play
Blonde Venus
Detective Wilson
Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat
Charlie Chan