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Biographical Sketch of Earl Derr Biggers

Earl Derr Biggers (1884-1933), born in Warren, Ohio, was the creator of the famous Charlie Chan character.  Charlie was loosely based on the real life exploits of two Chinese detectives from Honolulu -- Chang Apana and Lee Fook.

 

Charlie Chan would be immortalized in 44 films on Hollywood's silver screen, most notably by Sidney Toler (1874-1947), Warner Oland (1880-1938) & Roland Winters (1904-89).

 

 

 

 

 

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