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Sidney Toler

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

April 26, 1874(72)

Day of Death

February 12, 1947

Place of Birth

Warrensburg, Missouri, USA

Also Known As

Sydney TolerHooper G. Toler Jr.
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Sidney Toler

Acting

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

Filmography