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. 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. (Via Wikipedia)
- Origin
- Nyby, Västerbottens län, Sweden
- Born
- October 3, 1879
- Died
- August 6, 1938 (86 years ago, at 58)