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Sidney Toler

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1.4 Popularity Apr 26, 1874 (72 years old) Warrensburg, Missouri, USA

Sidney Toler (born Hooper G. Toler Jr.) 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 beco...

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Isle of Forgotten Sins
Isle of Forgotten Sins
1943 as Capt. Krogan aka Carruthers
The Scarlet Clue
The Scarlet Clue
1945 as Charlie Chan
Dark Alibi
Dark Alibi
1946 as Charlie Chan
Madame X
Madame X
1929 as Dr. Merivel
Call of the Wild
Call of the Wild
1935 as Joe Groggins
Blonde Venus
Blonde Venus
1932 as Detective Wilson

Biography

Sidney Toler (born Hooper G. Toler Jr.) 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 82

1974
That's Entertainment! Movie

as (archive footage) (uncredited)

1968
The Best of Laurel and Hardy Movie

as Captain of SS Periwinkle (archive footage)

1946
The Trap Movie

as Charlie Chan

1946
Dangerous Money Movie

as Charlie Chan

1946
Shadows Over Chinatown Movie

as Charlie Chan

1946
Dark Alibi Movie

as Charlie Chan

1945
The Shanghai Cobra Movie

as Charlie Chan

1945
The Red Dragon Movie

as Charlie Chan

1945
The Scarlet Clue Movie

as Charlie Chan

1945
It's in the Bag! Movie

as Detective Sully

1945
The Jade Mask Movie

as Charlie Chan

1944
Black Magic Movie

as Charlie Chan

1944
Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat Movie

as Charlie Chan

1944
Charlie Chan in the Secret Service Movie

as Charlie Chan

1943
Isle of Forgotten Sins Movie

as Capt. Krogan aka Carruthers

1943
White Savage Movie

as Wong

1943
The Adventures of Smilin' Jack Movie

as General Kai Ling [Chs. 1-5, 13]

1942
A Night to Remember Movie

as Inspector Hankins

1942
Castle in the Desert Movie

as Charlie Chan

1941
Charlie Chan in Rio Movie

as Lt. Charlie Chan

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Male
Birthday April 26, 1874 (72 years old)
Died February 12, 1947
Place of Birth Warrensburg, Missouri, USA
Also Known As Sydney Toler, Hooper G. Toler Jr.
Years Active 1918 - 1974
Popularity 1.4
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82 Total Credits
79 Movie Roles
3 Photos