John Holland
May 17, 1908 — May 21, 1993 (85 years)
Fremont, Nebraska, USA
48 Movies
7 Series
A career spanning 89+ years and 55+ titles makes John Holland one of the trade's long-distance runners. his Farmer in the Valley in 'Chinatown' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Romance has been his most frequent territory.
85R.I.P.
48Movies
7Series
John Holland
48 Movies
7 Series
A career spanning 89+ years and 55+ titles makes John Holland one of the trade's long-distance runners. his Farmer in the Valley in 'Chinatown' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Romance has been his most frequent territory.
85 R.I.P.
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48
Movies
7
Series
Movies
Chinatown
1974
My Fair Lady
1964
King Richard and the Crusaders
1954
Moon Pilot
1962
A Volta do Besouro Verde
1940
The Strongest Man in the World
1975
From Noon Till Three
1976
Romance on the High Seas
1948
Invisible Agent
1942
The Girl in Black Stockings
1957
Blonde Ice
1948
Fear No Evil
1981
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
1967
Take a Letter, Darling
1942
My Dear Secretary
1948
Rock Island Trail
1950
Behind Locked Doors
1948
Lost in the Stars
1974
Massacre River
1949
Pot o' Gold
1941
My Blood Runs Cold
1965
Big Town After Dark
1947
Phantom of Chinatown
1940
Dangerous Lady
1941
State Department: File 649
1949
The Madmen of Mandoras
1963
Sky Raiders
1941
Join the Marines
1937
Up in the Air
1940
Paradise Express
1937
A Lust to Kill
1958
Uncle Joe
1941
Air Patrol
1962
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Fear No Evil
Rafael / Father Damon
1981
Film
From Noon Till Three
Song Publisher (uncredited)
1976
Film
The Strongest Man in the World
Regent (uncredited)
1975
Film
Chinatown
Farmer in the Valley
1974
Film
Lost in the Stars
Van Jarsdale
1974
Film
The Bob Newhart Show
Brian McDermott
1976
TV
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Mr. Caldwell
1973
TV
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Matthews
1967
Film
Honey West
Piccadilly Charlie
1965–1966
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Holland still alive?
John Holland passed away on May 21, 1993 at age 85.
What are the most famous roles of John Holland?
John Holland is best known for roles in Chinatown, My Fair Lady, The Three Musketeers.
How many movies has John Holland been in?
Over a 56-year career (since 1937), John Holland has appeared in 55 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was John Holland's first movie?
The career of John Holland began with Join the Marines (1937).
What is John Holland's most recent movie or series?
John Holland's most recent release is Fear No Evil, which premiered on January 19, 1981.
What TV shows has John Holland appeared in?
On television, John Holland has appeared in The Twilight Zone, Battlestar Galactica, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Perry Mason.
John Holland
1908-05-17 · Fremont, Nebraska, USA
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.