Acting

Sidney Toler

1874-1947

Known for Charlie Chan at Treasure Island, Charlie Chan in the Secret Service, Dangerous Money.

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Born04/26/1874

Died02/12/1947

AgeDied at 72

BirthplaceWarrensburg, Missouri, USA

DepartmentActing

Also known asSydney Toler, Hooper G. Toler Jr.

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.