John Holland
Born May 17, 1908 (Age: 117)
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Fremont, Nebraska, USA
Biography
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). 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. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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).
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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Filmography
Fear No Evil
1981
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as Rafael / Father Damon
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Age: 72
Chinatown
1974
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as Farmer in the Valley
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Age: 66
Lost in the Stars
1974
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as Van Jarsdale
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Age: 65
The Naked Brigade
1965
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as Major Hamilton
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Age: 56
My Blood Runs Cold
1965
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as Mr. Courtland
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Age: 56
My Fair Lady
1964
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as Butler
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Age: 56
Open the Door and See all the People
1964
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as Antoine
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Age: 55
The Madmen of Mandoras
1963
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as Prof. John Coleman
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Age: 55
A Gathering of Eagles
1963
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as
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Age: 55
Police Nurse
1963
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as Edward Mayhall
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Age: 55
Air Patrol
1962
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as Arthur Murcott
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Age: 54
Moon Pilot
1962
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as Joe McCord (uncredited)
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Age: 53
Peter Pan
1960
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as Black Bill
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Age: 52
The High Powered Rifle
1960
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as District Attorney
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Age: 52
A Lust to Kill
1958
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as Mayor Jonathan W. McKenzie
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Age: 50
King Richard and the Crusaders
1954
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as Castelaine Man-at-Arms (uncredited)
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Age: 46
Rio Grande Patrol
1950
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as Fowler
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Age: 42
Second Chance
1950
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as Dr. Matthews
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Age: 42
Rock Island Trail
1950
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as Maj. Porter
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Age: 42
Lucky Legs
1942
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as Fur Salesman
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Age: 34
Call of the Canyon
1942
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as Willy Hitchcock
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Age: 34
Invisible Agent
1942
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as Spencer's Secretary (uncredited)
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Age: 34
She's in the Army
1942
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as Wally Lundigan - Columnist
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Age: 33
Take a Letter, Darling
1942
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as Secretary
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Age: 33
House of Errors
1942
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as Paul Gordon
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Age: 33
Don Winslow of the Navy
1942
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as Paul Barsac
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Age: 33
Uncle Joe
1941
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as Paul Darcey
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Age: 33
Dangerous Lady
1941
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as Guy Kisling
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Age: 33
Our Wife
1941
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as
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Age: 33
Sky Raiders
1941
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as Henchman Hess
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Age: 32
Pot o' Gold
1941
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as Sponsor (uncredited)
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Age: 32