Sidney Toler
Birth date
April 26, 1874
Death date
February 12, 1947
Place of birth
Warrensburg, Missouri, USA
Profession
Acting
Age
72 years
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.
Also known as
Sydney TolerHooper G. Toler Jr.
