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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.) 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 Scarlet Clue
Charlie Chan
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The Mysterious Rider
Frosty Kilburn
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Here Comes the Groom
Detective Weaver
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Operator 13
Major Allen
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Three Godfathers
Professor Amos Snape
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King of Chinatown
Dr. Chang Ling
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Law of the Pampas
Fernando "El Melancolio" Lopez Ramirez
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Dangerous Money
Charlie Chan
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That's Entertainment!
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