Sidney Toler
Acting
Born Apr 26, 1874
-- Died Feb 12, 1947
· Warrensburg, 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.
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6.8
movie
Blonde Venus
as Detective Wilson
1932
7.0
movie
Our Relations
as Captain of SS Periwinkle
1936
7.4
movie
That's Entertainment!
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
1974
6.2
movie
Call of the Wild
as Joe Groggins
1935
6.4
movie
Double Wedding
as Mr. Keough, Margit's Butler
1937
6.7
movie
Charlie Chan at Treasure Island
as Charlie Chan
1939
5.9
movie
Charlie Chan in the Secret Service
as Charlie Chan
1944
5.7
movie
Speak Easily
as Stage Director
1932
5.7
movie
Dangerous Money
as Charlie Chan
1946
5.9
movie
The Scarlet Clue
as Charlie Chan
1945
6.4
movie
Charlie Chan in Honolulu
as Charlie Chan
1938
6.1
movie
Dark Alibi
as Charlie Chan
1946