Sidney Toler
CastActingPopularity 11%

Sidney Toler

Also credited as Sydney Toler, Hooper G. Toler Jr.

Born Apr 26, 1874Died at 72Warrensburg, Missouri, USAActing

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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At a glance

Age at death: 72

Gender: Male

Died: Feb 12, 1947

IMDb: nm0866010

Known credits: 84