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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.
Top Filmography
6.8
Blonde Venus
1932 // MOVIE
7.0
Our Relations
1936 // MOVIE
7.4
That's Entertainment!
1974 // MOVIE
6.2
Call of the Wild
1935 // MOVIE
6.4
Double Wedding
1937 // MOVIE
6.7
Charlie Chan at Treasure Island
1939 // MOVIE
5.9
Charlie Chan in the Secret Service
1944 // MOVIE
5.7
Speak Easily
1932 // MOVIE
5.7
Dangerous Money
1946 // MOVIE
5.9
The Scarlet Clue
1945 // MOVIE
6.4
Charlie Chan in Honolulu
1938 // MOVIE
6.1
Dark Alibi
1946 // MOVIE
7.7
Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum
1940 // MOVIE
6.8
Charlie Chan in Panama
1940 // MOVIE
6.9
Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise
1940 // MOVIE