Sidney Toler

Biography

Sidney Toler (born Hooper G. Toler Jr.) 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

Blonde Venus

as Detective Wilson

Our Relations

as Captain of SS Periwinkle

That's Entertainment!

as (archive footage) (uncredited)

Call of the Wild

as Joe Groggins

Double Wedding

as Mr. Keough, Margit's Butler

Charlie Chan in the Secret Service

as Charlie Chan

Charlie Chan at Treasure Island

as Charlie Chan

Dangerous Money

as Charlie Chan

Speak Easily

as Stage Director

The Scarlet Clue

as Charlie Chan