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.
Also Known As | Sydney Toler, Hooper G. Toler Jr. |
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Birthday | 1874-04-26 |
Deathday | 1947-02-12 |
Gender | Male |
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Place of Birth | Warrensburg, Missouri, USA |
Popularity | 3.143 |