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Sidney Toler

Apr 26, 1874 - Feb 12, 1947 (72 years old) in Warrensburg, Missouri, USA

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

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The Trap
Charlie Chan
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The World Changes
Mr. Hodgens
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That's Entertainment!
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Blonde Venus
Detective Wilson
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Call of the Wild
Joe Groggins
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If I Were King
Robin Turgis
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Black Magic
Charlie Chan
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Dark Alibi
Charlie Chan
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Upperworld
Officer Moran

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