Warner Oland

Actor, Film actor

1879 – 1938

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Who was Warner Oland?

Warner Oland 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.

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Born
Oct 3, 1879
Bjurholm Municipality
Also known as
  • Jack
  • Johan Verner Öhlund
  • Johan Verner Ölund
  • Johan Verner Olund
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Spouses
Nationality
  • Sweden
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Aug 6, 1938
Stockholm
Resting place
Southborough Rural Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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