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.
Filmography
Call of the Wild
The Trap
Blondie of the Follies
The World Changes
That's Entertainment!
Up the River
He Learned About Women
Charlie Chan at Treasure Island
Operator 13
City in Darkness
It's in the Bag!
Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum
A Night to Remember
The Gorgeous Hussy
Blonde Venus
The Shanghai Cobra
King of Chinatown
Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat
Castle in the Desert
The Scarlet Clue
Gold Is Where You Find It
Upperworld
Double Wedding
Massacre
Dark Alibi
Black Magic
Wide Open Faces
Three Godfathers
Charlie Chan in Honolulu
That Certain Woman