

Sidney Toler
Acting
April 26, 1874
Warrensburg, Missouri, USA
February 12, 1947
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.
The Filmography


Shadows Over Chinatown

The Red Dragon

The Scarlet Clue

The Jade Mask

Black Magic

White Savage

A Night to Remember

Castle in the Desert

Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum

Law of the Pampas

Heritage of the Desert

The Kid from Kokomo

King of Chinatown

The Mysterious Rider

Double Wedding

The Longest Night

Our Relations

Three Godfathers
