Warner Oland: Swedish-American actor (1879–1938)
Warner Oland (3 October 1879 – 6 August 1938) was a Swedish-American movie actor.
Warner Oland | |
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 Oland in 1919 | |
| Born | Johan Verner Ölund October 3, 1879 Nyby, Bjurholm Municipality, Sweden |
| Died | August 6, 1938 (aged 58) Stockholm, Sweden |
| Resting place | Southborough Rural Cemetery, Southborough, Massachusetts |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1902–1937 |
| Known for | Charlie Chan |
| Spouse | Edith Gardener Shearn (m. 1907–1938) |
He is best remembered for playing several Chinese and Chinese-American characters: Dr. Fu Manchu; Henry Chang in Shanghai Express and most notably Honolulu Police detective Lieutenant Charlie Chan.
His career included time on Broadway and numerous film appearances, including 16 Charlie Chan films.
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