Sidney Toler
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
King of Chinatown
1939
Blondie of the Follies
1932
Our Relations
1936
Isle of Forgotten Sins
1943
Blonde Venus
1932
Charlie Chan at Treasure Island
1939
That's Entertainment!
1974
Call of the Wild
1935
Three Godfathers
1936
That Certain Woman
1937
The Phantom President
1932
Black Magic
1944
Romance in Manhattan
1934
A Night to Remember
1942
The Trap
1946
Gold Is Where You Find It
1938
Double Wedding
1937
City in Darkness
1939
If I Were King
1938
This Is the Life
1935
The Gorgeous Hussy
1936
Operator 13
1934
The Kid from Kokomo
1939
Speak Easily
1932