Sidney Toler
Sidney Toler

Sidney Toler

Known for: Acting
Born: 1874-04-26
Died: 1947-02-12
Place of birth: Warrensburg, Missouri, USA

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.

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Sydney Toler
Hooper G. Toler Jr.

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