Warner Oland

Warner Oland (October 3, 1879 – August 6, 1938) was a Swedish American actor most remembered for his screen role as the detective Charlie Chan. He moved to the United States when he was 13 and pursued a film career that would include time on Broadway and dozens of film appearances. He starred in a total of 16 Charlie Chan films.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)Ölund Johan Verner
Birth dateOctober 03, 1879
Birth nameJohan Verner Ölund
Birth place
Sweden , Bjurholm Municipality , Västerbotten County
Date of deathAugust 06, 1938
Place of death
Stockholm , Sweden

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  1. http://film.virtual-history.com/person.php?personid=5253