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Sidney Toler
Born 1874-04-26Warrensburg, Missouri, USA
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
That's Entertainment!(archive footage) (uncredited)The Best of Laurel and HardyCaptain of SS Periwinkle (archive footage)The TrapCharlie ChanDangerous MoneyCharlie ChanShadows Over ChinatownCharlie ChanDark AlibiCharlie ChanThe Shanghai CobraCharlie ChanThe Red DragonCharlie ChanThe Scarlet ClueCharlie ChanIt's in the Bag!Detective SullyThe Jade MaskCharlie ChanBlack MagicCharlie ChanCharlie Chan in The Chinese CatCharlie ChanCharlie Chan in the Secret ServiceCharlie ChanIsle of Forgotten SinsCapt. Krogan aka CarruthersWhite SavageWongThe Adventures of Smilin' JackGeneral Kai Ling [Chs. 1-5, 13]A Night to RememberInspector HankinsCastle in the DesertCharlie ChanCharlie Chan in RioLt. Charlie ChanDead Men TellCharlie ChanMurder Over New YorkCharlie ChanCharlie Chan at the Wax MuseumCharlie ChanCharlie Chan's Murder CruiseCharlie Chan