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.
Sidney Toler has 81 screen credits in a career dating back to 1918. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) Collection with 12 titles. Signature works include The Shanghai Cobra, Charlie Chan in Reno, Dangerous Money. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
