Wendell Holmes
Known for
The credits list Wendell Holmes as an American actor, with the documentation thinner than the work itself. Elsewhere in the filmography sits 'The Absent-Minded Professor'. Age at the first credit: 44. Drama comes up more than any other genre. There are 21 credits to go on. Among the credits sits 'Elmer Gantry', with him as Reverend Ulrich.
Wendell Holmes
9 Movies
12 Series
The credits list Wendell Holmes as an American actor, with the documentation thinner than the work itself. Elsewhere in the filmography sits 'The Absent-Minded Professor'. Age at the first credit: 44. Drama comes up more than any other genre. There are 21 credits to go on. Among the credits sits 'Elmer Gantry', with him as Reverend Ulrich.
Movies
Plays General Poynter
The Absent-Minded Professor
1961
Plays Miles Montgomery
But Not for Me
1959
Plays Tallant Joslin, Prosecutor
Good Day for a Hanging
1959
Plays Detective
I Want to Live!
1958
Plays Reverend Ulrich
Elmer Gantry
1960
Plays Sam Houghton
Edge of Eternity
1959
Plays Lewis J. Christopher
Young and Wild
1958
Plays Principal Donlan
Because They're Young
1960
TV Shows
Plays Mr. T.J. Willet
Leave It to Beaver
1957
Plays Henry C. Farnsworth
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
Plays Dr. Forbes
Perry Mason
1957
Plays Marshal Sommers
The Texan
1958
Plays Colonel Dutton
Maverick
1957
Plays Henry Hadley
The Westerner
1960
Plays Betchel
Gunsmoke
1955
Plays Cooper
The Twilight Zone
1959
Plays Dr. Hazen
Black Saddle
1959
Plays Cobson
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
1956
Plays Frank MacStrowd
Lawman
1958
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The Absent-Minded Professor
Full Filmography
The Absent-Minded Professor
General Poynter
1961
Film
The Westerner
Henry Hadley · 1 episode
1960–
TV
Elmer Gantry
Reverend Ulrich
1960
Film
Inherit the Wind
Banker - Critic at City Meeting (uncredited)
1960
Film
Because They're Young
Principal Donlan
1960
Film
Edge of Eternity
Sam Houghton
1959
Film
Startime
Rigsby (uncredited) · 1 episode
1959–
TV
The Twilight Zone
Cooper · 1 episode
1959–
TV
But Not for Me
Miles Montgomery
1959
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wendell Holmes still alive?
Wendell Holmes passed away on April 27, 1962 at age 47.
What are the most famous roles of Wendell Holmes?
Wendell Holmes is best known for roles in Inherit the Wind, Elmer Gantry, The Absent-Minded Professor.
How many movies has Wendell Holmes been in?
Over a 4-year career (since 1958), Wendell Holmes has appeared in 9 movies and 12 TV shows.
What was Wendell Holmes's first movie?
The career of Wendell Holmes began with Young and Wild (1958).
What is Wendell Holmes's most recent movie or series?
Wendell Holmes's most recent release is Bus Stop, which premiered on October 1, 1961.
What TV shows has Wendell Holmes appeared in?
On television, Wendell Holmes has appeared in The Twilight Zone, Bonanza, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Zorro.
Wendell Holmes
1914-08-17 · Cheshire, Ohio, U.S.
Oliver Wendell Holmes (August 17, 1914 – April 27, 1962) was an American actor whose career included work in radio, television, broadway, and film.