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Warner Oland was a Swedish-American actor who played various Asian characters, especially Charlie Chan, in films. He died in 1938 in Sweden after a troubled final year marked by divorce, alcoholism and illness.
Warner Oland was a Swedish-born actor who played Charlie Chan, a Chinese-American detective, in 16 films from 1931 to 1937. He suffered from alcoholism and mental problems and died in Sweden in 1938.
- January 1, 1
- Nyby, Västerbottens län, Sweden
- January 1, 1
- Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
Learn about Warner Oland, the first actor to play Charlie Chan on screen, and his life and career. Find out how he became the Oriental detective, his personal struggles, and his death in Sweden.
Warner Oland, famous as an actor in Hollywood Oriental roles, died today at 3 P. M. (9 A. M., E. S. T.), at the age of 57. Death came at a Stockholm hospital where he had been ill of...
Warner Oland was a Swedish-American actor who played many Asian characters, such as Charlie Chan, Dr. Fu Manchu, and Henry Chang. He also appeared in The Jazz Singer, Werewolf of London, and Shanghai Express.
A list of 44 movies featuring Warner Oland as Charlie Chan, a Chinese-American detective who solves crimes in various locations and settings. The list includes titles, ratings, directors, and stars of each movie.
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Jan 21, 2013 · Learn about Warner Oland, the first actor to play Charlie Chan in American films, and his diverse roles in silent and sound cinema. See photos of him on the set with co-stars, directors, and his dog Raggedy Ann.