Sidney Toler
Known for 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.
Filmography
That's Entertainment!
1974
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
The World Changes
1933
as Mr. Hodgens
The World Changes
1933
as Mr. Hodgens, a Banker (uncredited)
Call of the Wild
1935
as Joe Groggins
Blondie of the Follies
1932
as Pete
The Trap
1946
as Charlie Chan
The Gorgeous Hussy
1936
as Daniel Webster
Upperworld
1934
as Officer Moran
He Learned About Women
1933
as Wilson
Double Wedding
1937
as Mr. Keough, Margit's Butler
Up the River
1938
as Jeffrey Mitchell
Charlie Chan at Treasure Island
1939
as Charlie Chan
Isle of Forgotten Sins
1943
as Capt. Krogan aka Carruthers
Operator 13
1934
as Major Allen
That Certain Woman
1937
as Détective Lieutenant Neely
It's in the Bag!
1945
as Detective Sully
City in Darkness
1939
as Charlie Chan
Blonde Venus
1932
as Detective Wilson
Gold Is Where You Find It
1938
as Harrison McCooey
A Night to Remember
1942
as Inspector Hankins