Sidney Toler, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Sidney Toler

American actor, playwright and theatre director

Date of Birth: 28-Apr-1874

Place of Birth: Warrensburg, Missouri, United States

Date of Death: 12-Feb-1947

Profession: screenwriter, writer, playwright, stage actor, theater director, film actor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

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.