John Holland
Actor
- Born
- May 17, 1908 · Fremont, Nebraska, USA
- Died
- May 21, 1993 (age 85)
John Holland (May 16, 1908 – May 21, 1993) was an American actor and singer.
John Holland was born Harold Boggess in Fremont, Nebraska. He adopted his grandfather's name John Holland as a stage name. He began acting in Hollywood films in 1937, and later appeared on numerous television series, including Hawaiian Eye, Wagon Train, and Perry Mason. His most notable film credits were My Fair Lady (1964), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1967), and Chinatown (1974).
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In addition to film and television, Holland acted in musical theater, such as the Broadway production of Peter Pan (1954), and in plays, such as the touring company of The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial. He received positive reviews for his performance in a concert titled "The California Night of Music" in Los Angeles in September 1937. He often gave free concerts during visits to his parents in Alton, Illinois, accompanied by his father, organist Newton Boggess.
John Holland died on May 21, 1993 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles at age 85.
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Known for
Chinatown
June 20, 1974
My Fair Lady
December 1, 1964
The Three Musketeers
October 20, 1948
The Strongest Man in the World
February 6, 1975
From Noon Till Three
August 1, 1976
Invisible Agent
July 31, 1942
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
March 9, 1967
Fear No Evil
January 19, 1981
Blonde Ice
July 24, 1948
Romance on the High Seas
June 25, 1948
The Girl in Black Stockings
September 24, 1957
A Gathering of Eagles
June 21, 1963
Acting55
- 1981Fear No Evil as Rafael / Father Damon
- 1976From Noon Till Three as Song Publisher (uncredited)
- 1975The Strongest Man in the World as Regent (uncredited)
- 1974Chinatown as Farmer in the Valley
- 1974Lost in the Stars as Van Jarsdale
- 1968They Saved Hitler's Brain as Prof. John Coleman
- 1967How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying as Matthews
- 1965The Naked Brigade as Major Hamilton
- 1965My Blood Runs Cold as Mr. Courtland
- 1964