Tim Holt
Biography
Tim Holt was an American film actor. He was born in Beverly Hills, California, and spent much of his childhood on set with his father, who was also an actor. Holt began his acting career at the age of 17 and was signed to a seven-year contract with RKO Pictures. He appeared in 24 westerns over the first three years for the studio and went on to star in 46 "B" westerns released by RKO Pictures. Holt's acting career was primarily associated with Western films during the 1940s and early 1950s.
Career overview
Tim Holt was a popular American film actor who appeared in numerous "B" westerns. He was signed to his first acting contract at the age of 17 by producer Walter Wanger, who loaned him to RKO late that year. When that contract expired, RKO signed him to a seven-year contract and quickly put him to work, with Holt appearing in 24 westerns over the first three years for the studio.
Holt's career with RKO Pictures spanned over a decade, during which he appeared in forty-six "B" westerns. He was a popular Western star during the 1940s and early 1950s, working with the studio to secure their position in the western genre.
Holt's acting career was marked by his prolific output, with 80 known credits to his name. He was a well-established actor during his time, with a significant body of work in the film industry.
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Full Filmography
80 titles- Discovering Treasure: The Story of 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre' (2003) as Bob Curtin (archive footage)
- Bogart: The Untold Story (1997) as Self (archive footage)
- Going Hollywood: The '30s (1984) as (archive footage)
- Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch (1976) as (archive footage)
- This Stuff'll Kill Ya! (1971) as Agent Clark
- The Yesterday Machine (1965) as Police Lt. Partane
- The Monster That Challenged the World (1957) as Lt. Cmdr. John 'Twill' Twillinger
- Chevron Theatre (1952)
- Trail Guide (1952) as Tim Holt
- Road Agent (1952) as Tim Holt
- Target (1952) as Tim Holt
- Desert Passage (1952) as Tim Holt
- His Kind of Woman (1951) as Bill Lusk
- Hot Lead (1951) as Tim Holt
- Pistol Harvest (1951) as Tim
- Overland Telegraph (1951) as Tim Holt
- Saddle Legion (1951) as Dave Saunders
- Gunplay (1951) as Tim Holt
- Law of the Badlands (1951) as Dave Saunders
- Rider from Tucson (1950) as Dave Saunders
- Rio Grande Patrol (1950) as Kansas
- Storm Over Wyoming (1950) as Dave Saunders
- Riders of the Range (1950) as Kansas Jones
- Border Treasure (1950) as Ed Porter
- Dynamite Pass (1950) as Ross Taylor
- Rustlers (1949) as Dick McBride
- The Mysterious Desperado (1949) as Tim Holt
- Brothers in the Saddle (1949) as Tim Taylor
- Masked Raiders (1949) as Tim Holt
- Stagecoach Kid (1949) as Dave Collins
- The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948) as Bob Curtin
- The Arizona Ranger (1948) as Bob Morgan
- Western Heritage (1948) as Ross Daggert
- Gun Smugglers (1948) as Tim Holt
- Guns of Hate (1948) as Bob Banning
- Indian Agent (1948) as Dave Taylor
- Thunder Mountain (1947) as Marvin Hayden
- Wild Horse Mesa (1947) as Dave Jordan
- Under the Tonto Rim (1947) as Brad Canfield
- My Darling Clementine (1946) as Virgil Earp
- Hitler's Children (1943) as Lieutenant Karl Bruner
- Stars on Horseback (1943)
- The Avenging Rider (1943) as Brit Marshall
- Sagebrush Law (1943) as Tom Weston
- Fighting Frontier (1943) as Kit Russell
- The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) as George Minafer
- Bandit Ranger (1942) as Clay Travers
- Riding the Wind (1942) as Clay Stewart
- Land of the Open Range (1942) as Dave Walton
- Pirates of the Prairie (1942) as Deputy Marshal Larry Durant
- Thundering Hoofs (1942) as Bill Underwood aka Bill Dawson
- Red River Robin Hood (1942) as Jim Carey
- Come on Danger (1942) as Jack Mason
- Back Street (1941) as Richard Saxel
- Dude Cowboy (1941) as Terry McVey
- Six-Gun Gold (1941) as Don Cardigan
- Robbers of the Range (1941) as Jim Drummond
- Know For Sure (1941) as Jerry Anderson
- Along the Rio Grande (1941) as Jeff
- The Bandit Trail (1941) as Steve Haggerty
- Cyclone on Horseback (1941) as Stan Bradford
- Swiss Family Robinson (1940) as Fritz Robinson
- Laddie (1940) as Laddie Stanton
- The Fargo Kid (1940) as The Fargo Kid
- Wagon Train (1940) as Zack Sibley
- Stagecoach (1939) as Lt. Blanchard
- Fifth Avenue Girl (1939) as Tim Borden
- The Girl and the Gambler (1939) as Johnny Powell
- The Spirit of Culver (1939) as Capt. Wilson
- The Rookie Cop (1939) as Clem Maitland
- Gold Is Where You Find It (1938) as Lance Ferris
- I Met My Love Again (1938) as Budge Williams
- The Law West of Tombstone (1938) as Ted, The Tonto Kid
- The Renegade Ranger (1938) as Larry Corwin
- Sons of the Legion (1938) as Tim Holt
- Stella Dallas (1937) as Richard Grosvenor III
- History Is Made at Night (1937) as S.O.S. Radio Operator (uncredited)
- The Vanishing Pioneer (1928) as John Ballard, Age 7
- Forlorn River (1926) as Child (uncredited)
- Hollywood (1923) as Jack Holt's Baby Son
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tim Holt best known for?
Tim Holt is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Al Maharib (2017), His Kind of Woman (1951), The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948), My Darling Clementine (1946).
When and where was Tim Holt born?
Tim Holt was born on February 5, 1919 in Beverly Hills, California, U.S.. They passed away on February 15, 1973.
How many credits does Tim Holt have?
Tim Holt has accumulated over 80 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1923 to 2003.
What is Tim Holt's background in cinema and television?
Tim Holt was an American film actor. He was born in Beverly Hills, California, and spent much of his childhood on set with his father, who was also an actor. Holt began his acting career at the age of 17 and was signed to a seven-year contract with RKO Pictures. He appeared in 24 westerns over the first three years for...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Vanishing Pioneer (1928) as John Ballard, Age 7 — aged about 9
- The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948) as Bob Curtin — aged about 29
- Stagecoach (1939) as Lt. Blanchard — aged about 20
- My Darling Clementine (1946) as Virgil Earp — aged about 27
- The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) as George Minafer — aged about 23
- His Kind of Woman (1951) as Bill Lusk — aged about 32
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