Sidney Toler
Acting
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.
Born: April 26, 1874 · Warrensburg, Missouri, USA
Filmography (50)
That's Entertainment!
1974
Actor: (archive footage) …
The Trap
1946
Actor: Charlie Chan
Dangerous Money
1946
Actor: Charlie Chan
Shadows Over Chinatown
1946
Actor: Charlie Chan
Dark Alibi
1946
Actor: Charlie Chan
The Shanghai Cobra
1945
Actor: Charlie Chan
The Red Dragon
1945
Actor: Charlie Chan
The Scarlet Clue
1945
Actor: Charlie Chan
It's in the Bag!
1945
Actor: Detective Sully
The Jade Mask
1945
Actor: Charlie Chan
Black Magic
1944
Actor: Charlie Chan
Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat
1944
Actor: Charlie Chan
Charlie Chan in the Secret Service
1944
Actor: Charlie Chan
Isle of Forgotten Sins
1943
Actor: Capt. Krogan aka C…
White Savage
1943
Actor: Wong
A Night to Remember
1942
Actor: Inspector Hankins
Castle in the Desert
1942
Actor: Charlie Chan
Charlie Chan in Rio
1941
Actor: Lt. Charlie Chan
Dead Men Tell
1941
Actor: Charlie Chan
Murder Over New York
1940
Actor: Charlie Chan
Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum
1940
Actor: Charlie Chan
Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise
1940
Actor: Charlie Chan
Charlie Chan in Panama
1940
Actor: Charlie Chan
City in Darkness
1939
Actor: Charlie Chan
Charlie Chan at Treasure Island
1939
Actor: Charlie Chan
Charlie Chan in Reno
1939
Actor: Charlie Chan
King of Chinatown
1939
Actor: Dr. Chang Ling
Charlie Chan in Honolulu
1938
Actor: Charlie Chan
If I Were King
1938
Actor: Robin Turgis
Gold Is Where You Find It
1938
Actor: Harrison McCooey
Double Wedding
1937
Actor: Mr. Keough, Margit…
That Certain Woman
1937
Actor: Détective Lieutena…
Our Relations
1936
Actor: Captain of SS Peri…
The Gorgeous Hussy
1936
Actor: Daniel Webster
Three Godfathers
1936
Actor: Professor Amos Sna…
Call of the Wild
1935
Actor: Joe Groggins
Romance in Manhattan
1935
Actor: Sergeant Duffy
Operator 13
1934
Actor: Major Allen
Upperworld
1934
Actor: Officer Moran
Registered Nurse
1934
Actor: Frankie Sylvestrie
Spitfire
1934
Actor: Jim Sawyer
Dark Hazard
1934
Actor: John Bright
Massacre
1934
Actor: Thomas Shanks
The World Changes
1933
Actor: Mr. HodgensActor: Mr. Hodgens, a Ban…
The Narrow Corner
1933
Actor: Ryan, the Go-Betwe…
Blonde Venus
1932
Actor: Detective Wilson
Blondie of the Follies
1932
Actor: Pete
Speak Easily
1932
Actor: Stage Director
Is My Face Red?
1932
Actor: Tony Mugatti
Madame X
1929
Actor: Dr. Merivel