Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1874-04-26
Day of Death
1947-02-12
Place of Birth
Warrensburg, Missouri, USA
Sidney Toler
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.
Filmography (81)
⭐ 7.4
Role:
(archive footage) (uncredited)
That's Entertainment!
1974No Image
⭐ 8.0
Role:
Captain of SS Periwinkle (archive footage)
The Best of Laurel and Hardy
1968
⭐ 6.8
Role:
Charlie Chan
The Trap
1946
⭐ 5.9
Role:
Charlie Chan
Dangerous Money
1946
⭐ 6.2
Role:
Charlie Chan
Shadows Over Chinatown
1946
⭐ 6.3
Role:
Charlie Chan
Dark Alibi
1946
⭐ 6.0
Role:
Charlie Chan
The Shanghai Cobra
1945
⭐ 6.6
Role:
Charlie Chan
The Red Dragon
1945
⭐ 6.0
Role:
Charlie Chan
The Scarlet Clue
1945
⭐ 6.3
Role:
Detective Sully
It's in the Bag!
1945
⭐ 6.1
Role:
Charlie Chan
The Jade Mask
1945
⭐ 7.1
Role:
Charlie Chan
Black Magic
1944
⭐ 6.5
Role:
Charlie Chan
Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat
1944
⭐ 6.1
Role:
Charlie Chan
Charlie Chan in the Secret Service
1944
⭐ 5.0
Role:
Capt. Krogan aka Carruthers
