Warner Oland

Warner Oland

Swedish-American actor (1879–1938)

Warner Oland was a Swedish-American actor. His career included time on Broadway and numerous film appearances. He is most 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 in 16 films.

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 58 films (1915–1961) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 5 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).

Year ▲ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1936 Charlie Chan at the Race Track H. Bruce Humberstone 70 min 16mm B&W
1936 CHARLIE CHAN AT THE RACE TRACK. Fox Film Corp 70 min B&W
1936 CHARLIE CHAN'S SECRET. Fox Film Corp 72 min B&W
1937 CHARLIE CHAN AT THE OLYMPICS. Fox Film Corp 71 min B&W
1937 CHARLIE CHAN AT THE OPERA. Fox Film Corp 7 reels B&W
1937 CHARLIE CHAN ON BROADWAY. Fox Film Corp 68 min B&W
1938 CHARLIE CHAN AT MONTE CARLO. Fox Film Corp 72 min B&W
1961 Days Of Thrills And Laughter Youngson Robert 93 min 16mm B&W sound