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Warner Oland (born Johan Verner Ölund; October 3, 1879 – August 6, 1938) was a Swedish-American actor. His career included time on Broadway and numerous film appearances.
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.
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- Nyby, Västerbottens län, Sweden
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- 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 was a Swedish-American actor who played many Asian characters, such as Charlie Chan and Dr. Fu Manchu. He also appeared in The Jazz Singer, Werewolf of London, and Shanghai Express.
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...
Jan 21, 2013 · On the Set with Warner Oland. Today, the name Warner Oland (1879-1938) is synonymous with Charlie Chan, the fictional Honolulu detective created by Earl Derr Biggers. But Mr. Oland was much more than a talented character actor.
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Aug 2, 2010 · Charlie Chan, based on a real detective with the Honolulu Police, became best known through Warner Oland’s portrayal. Photograph from 20Th Century Fox / Everett Collection.