Sidney Toler
Person
1
Popularity
79
Credits
1874
Born
USA
Origin
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.
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1874-04-26
Place of Birth
Warrensburg, Missouri, USA
Died
1947-02-12
Also Known As
Sydney Toler, Hooper G. Toler Jr.
