The term CHAN PORTRAYER refers to three actors who have portrayed the character Charlie Chan in various films and television shows. Warner Oland was the first actor to portray the character, appearing in 15 films between 1931 and 1938. Sidney Toler took over the role in 1938 and appeared in 22 films until his death in 1947. Roland Winters was the last actor to portray the character, appearing in six films between 1947 and 1949. Keye Luke also played the character in a television series in the 1950s.