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

Castle in the Desert

Charlie Chan

The Trumpet Blows

Pepi Sancho

Heritage of the Desert

Nosey

Call of the Wild

Joe Groggins

The Best of Laurel and Hardy

Captain of SS Periwinkle (archive footage)

Romance in Manhattan

Sergeant Duffy

He Learned About Women

Wilson

The Kid from Kokomo

Judge William 'Gashouse' Bronson