John Hollis
Biography
John Hollis was a British actor born in Nottinghamshire, England, UK. He appeared in numerous films and television shows, with 45 known credits. Hollis played the role of Lobot in The Empire Strikes Back and Ernst Stavro Blofeld in the James Bond film For Your Eyes Only. He also appeared in Superman and Superman II as one of the Elders of Krypton. Hollis passed away on October 18, 2005, at the age of 74.
Career overview
John Hollis was a British actor known for his appearances in various films. He played the role of Lobot in The Empire Strikes Back, a Star Wars film. Hollis also appeared in The Dirty Dozen, a 1967 film, as a German porter at the chateau. In addition to these roles, he played the part of an Elder of Krypton in the 1978 film Superman and reprised this role in the 1980 theatrical version of Superman II.
Hollis's acting credits also include the James Bond film For Your Eyes Only, where he portrayed Ernst Stavro Blofeld in a cold open sequence. His character was famously lifted from a wheelchair and dropped to his death down a chimney stack by Bond after attempting to kill him using a remote control. This scene was notable for being uncredited due to controversy over the film rights and characters of Thunderball.
Throughout his career, Hollis appeared in numerous films, with a total of 45 known credits. His acting career spanned several decades, with his earliest known role dating back to the 1960s and his most recent known role in 1981.
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Full Filmography
48 titles- Esther (1999) as Harbona
- The Great Kandinsky (1995) as Cannonball
- Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) as Russian General 3 (Kremlin)
- Valhalla (1986) as Hymer (voice)
- Blake's 7: Aftermath (1986) as Lom
- Diana (1984) as Croker
- Brass (1983) as Arthur
- James Bond: The First 21 Years (1983) as Ernst Stavro Blofeld (archive footage)
- For Your Eyes Only (1981) as Ernst Stavro Blofeld
- The Day of the Triffids (1981) as Alf
- The Empire Strikes Back (1980) as Lando's Aide
- Superman II (1980) as Krypton Elder
- Flash Gordon (1980) as Klytus Observer No. 2
- Superman (1978) as 4th Elder
- Blake's 7 (1978) as Lom
- The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother (1975) as Moriarty's Gunman
- Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter (1973) as Barman
- The Adventures Of Don Quixote (1973) as 1st Prisoner
- Ghost in the Noonday Sun (1973) as Kanaris
- Doctor Who: The Mutants (1972) as Sondergaard
- The Onedin Line (1971) as Corry
- Creatures the World Forgot (1971) as Masked Attacker
- Detective Waiting (1971) as Blond
- Freelance (1970) as Hartley
- On the Run (1968) as Baldy
- The Dirty Dozen (1967) as German Porter at Chateau (uncredited)
- Casino Royale (1967) as Fred (uncredited)
- Too Many Cooks (1966) as Czesni
- Low Water (1966) as Narrator
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as 1st Prisoner
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Ivan
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Sacramoro
- Doctor Who (1963) as Sondergaard
- Espionage (1963) as Russian Major
- Crane (1963) as Hamid
- The Saint (1962) as Tordoff
- The Saint (1962) as West
- Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962)
- Man of the World (1962) as Lopez
- Man of the World (1962) as Lieutenant Hang
- The Andromeda Breakthrough (1962) as Kaufman
- The Avengers (1961) as Kanwitch
- The Avengers (1961) as Zoltan
- The Avengers (1961) as Markel
- A for Andromeda (1961) as Kaufman
- Maigret (1960)
- No Hiding Place (1959)
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Blond
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Hollis best known for?
John Hollis is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sparks (1996), Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987), Brass (1983), For Your Eyes Only (1981).
When and where was John Hollis born?
John Hollis was born on January 24, 1931 in Nottinghamshire, England, UK. They passed away on October 18, 2005.
How many credits does John Hollis have?
John Hollis has accumulated over 48 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 1999.
What is John Hollis's background in cinema and television?
John Hollis was a British actor born in Nottinghamshire, England, UK. He appeared in numerous films and television shows, with 45 known credits. Hollis played the role of Lobot in The Empire Strikes Back and Ernst Stavro Blofeld in the James Bond film For Your Eyes Only. He also appeared in Superman and Superman II as ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Empire Strikes Back (1980) as Lando's Aide — aged about 49
- Doctor Who (1963) as Sondergaard — aged about 32
- The Avengers (1961) as Kanwitch — aged about 30
- The Avengers (1961) as Zoltan — aged about 30
- The Avengers (1961) as Markel — aged about 30
- The Dirty Dozen (1967) as German Porter at Chateau (uncredited) — aged about 36
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