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Warner Oland - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 03, 1879 |
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| Died | August 06, 1938 (age 58) |
| Birthplace | Nyby, Bjurholm Municipality, Västerbotten County, Sweden |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Warner Oland's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Known For | Portraying Charlie Chan in the Charlie Chan film series |
Intro
Warner Oland was a Swedish-American actor best known for portraying Charlie Chan in a series of popular films during the 1930s, as well as Dr. Fu Manchu and other East Asian characters.
Early Life & Background
Oland was born in 1879 in Nyby, Sweden. He emigrated to the United States as a child with his family and later became a stage and screen actor. Before his film career, he was also a translator of plays from Swedish to English.
Career Highlights
- Portrayed Charlie Chan in 16 films, beginning with 'Charlie Chan Carries On' (1931)
- Played Dr. Fu Manchu in 'The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu' (1929) and 'The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu' (1930)
- Appeared as Henry Chang in 'Shanghai Express' (1932) alongside Marlene Dietrich
Trivia
- Despite not being of Asian descent, Oland was cast in several major 'yellowface' roles typical of the era.
- He spoke fluent Swedish and worked as a translator before his acting career.
- Warner Oland's sudden death in 1938 cut short the successful Charlie Chan film franchise.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Warner Oland born?
Warner Oland was born the 3 October 1879.
Where is Warner Oland from?
Nyby, Bjurholm Municipality, Västerbotten County, Sweden.
On His Birth-Day
About October 3rd, 1879, in brief:
- Day of the week: October 3rd, 1879 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: