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Sidney Toler

Actor

Sidney Toler

Acting
1929 — 1942 · 13 films
Lived
26 April 1874 — d. 1947
From
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.

Career Signature

How Sidney Toler’s filmography reads.

Five of Perfery’s 75 vibes, averaged across every film they acted in.