Sidney Toler

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...

Known For

Blonde Venus

as Detective Wilson

Our Relations

as Captain of SS Periwinkle

Cast Credits

The Trap

as Charlie Chan

Dangerous Money

as Charlie Chan

Shadows Over Chinatown

as Charlie Chan

Dark Alibi

as Charlie Chan

The Shanghai Cobra

as Charlie Chan

The Red Dragon

as Charlie Chan

The Scarlet Clue

as Charlie Chan

It's in the Bag!

as Detective Sully

The Jade Mask

as Charlie Chan

Black Magic

as Charlie Chan

Isle of Forgotten Sins

as Capt. Krogan aka Carruthers

The Adventures of Smilin' Jack

as General Kai Ling [Chs. 1-5, 13]

A Night to Remember

as Inspector Hankins

Castle in the Desert

as Charlie Chan

Charlie Chan in Rio

as Lt. Charlie Chan

Dead Men Tell

as Charlie Chan

Murder Over New York

as Charlie Chan

Charlie Chan in Panama

as Charlie Chan

City in Darkness

as Charlie Chan

Law of the Pampas

as Fernando "El Melancolio" Lopez Ramirez

Charlie Chan in Reno

as Charlie Chan

The Kid from Kokomo

as Judge William 'Gashouse' Bronson

King of Chinatown

as Dr. Chang Ling

Crew Credits

A Heart to Let

Theatre Play

The Bait

Theatre Play

Playthings

Screenplay