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
1916 BEATRICE FAIRFAX. International Film Service Inc. 2 reels B&W silent
1916 PATRIA. International Film Service Inc. 310 min B&W silent
1916 THE ETERNAL QUESTION. Popular Plays and Players Inc. 5 reels B&W silent
1916 THE ETERNAL SAPHO. Fox Film Corp 5 reels B&W silent
1916 THE FOOL'S REVENGE. Fox Film Corp 6 reels B&W silent
1916 THE MYSTERIES OF MYRA. International Film Service Inc. 2 reels B&W silent
1915 DESTRUCTION. Fox Film Corp 5 reels B&W silent
19-- Shanghai Express Adolph Zukor presents ; a Paramount picture ; directed by Josef von Sternberg ; screen play by Jules Furthman. 81 16mm B&W sound