Sidney Toler
Acting
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
The Bait
1921
White Shoulders
1931
Call of the Wild
1935
The Trap
1946
Playthings
1918
Black Magic
1944
Three Godfathers
1936
This Is the Life
1935
Blonde Venus
1932
If I Were King
1938