Warner Oland

Acting

Warner Oland

Born October 3, 1879 · Nyby, Västerbottens län, Sweden

Died August 6, 1938 · aged 58

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Warner Oland (born Johan Verner Ölund, October 3, 1879 – August 6, 1938) was a Swedish-American actor most remembered for playing several Chinese and Chinese-American characters: the Honolulu Police detective, Lieutenant Charlie Chan; Dr. Fu Manchu; and Henry Chang in Shanghai Express. His family emigrated to the United States when he was 13. He pursued a fil…

Known For

The Jazz SingerThe Jazz Singer · 1927
The Jazz Singer
6.11927
MovieDramaMusic
A young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a jazz singer. This is the first full length feature film to use synchronized sound, and is the original film musical.
DishonoredDishonored · 1931
Dishonored
6.91931
MovieDramaWar
The Austrian Secret Service sends its most seductive agent to spy on the Russians.
The Fighting AmericanThe Fighting American · 1924
The Fighting American
6.81924
MovieAdventureDrama
On the wager that he will propose marriage to any girl selected by his fraternity brothers, Bill finds himself making love to Mary, an old-fashioned girl who is secretly in love with him…
Shanghai ExpressShanghai Express · 1932
Shanghai Express
7.01932
MovieDramaRomance
A beautiful temptress re-kindles an old romance while trying to escape her past during a tension-packed train journey.
Werewolf of LondonWerewolf of London · 1935
Werewolf of London
6.11935
MovieHorrorFantasy
A strange animal attack turns a botanist into a bloodthirsty monster.
The Painted VeilThe Painted Veil · 1934
The Painted Veil
6.41934
MovieDramaRomance
The wife of a doctor in China falls in love with a diplomat.
Paramount on ParadeParamount on Parade · 1930
Paramount on Parade
5.91930
MovieMusicComedy
This 1930 film, a collection of songs and sketches showcasing Paramount Studios' contract stars, credits 11 directors
Charlie Chan at the OperaCharlie Chan at the Opera · 1936
Charlie Chan at the Opera
6.81936
MovieCrimeMystery
A dangerous amnesiac escapes from an asylum, hides in the opera house, and is suspected of getting revenge on those who tried to murder him 13 years ago.

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