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William Holden

Acting Born Apr 17, 1918 Died Nov 12, 1981 O'Fallon, Illinois, USA 110 credits

Biography

William Holden was an American actor born on April 17, 1918, in O'Fallon, Illinois, USA. He appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career, accumulating 110 known credits. Holden was recognized for his work, being named one of the "Top 10 Stars of the Year" multiple times between 1954 and 1961. He also received the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1953 and the Emmy Award for Best Actor in 1974. Holden's career was marked by his success as a leading actor, and he was listed as #25 on the American Film Institute's AFI's 100 Years…100 Stars list. Holden passed away on November 12, 1981, at the age of 63.

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Career

Career overview

William Holden was an American actor who had a successful career in the film industry. He appeared in numerous movies and was recognized for his performances. Holden was named one of the "Top 10 Stars of the Year" multiple times, indicating his popularity during the 1950s and 1960s.

Throughout his career, Holden accumulated a significant number of credits, with over 110 known credits to his name. This extensive body of work showcases his versatility as an actor and his ability to take on various roles. His success in the film industry led to his inclusion on the American Film Institute's AFI's 100 Years…100 Stars list, where he was ranked #25.

Holden's achievements in the film industry were also recognized through awards. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1953 and the Emmy Award for Best Actor in 1974. These accolades demonstrate his talent and dedication to his craft, solidifying his position as a respected actor in the industry.

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Career timeline

Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
The Fabulous Allan Carr
Mr. Yunioshi: An Asian Perspective
Grace Kelly: Destiny of a PrincessThe Making of 'Network'
Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade
Edith Head: The Paramount Years
The Making of 'The Bridge on the River Kwai'
Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line
Sad?
Audrey Hepburn: Remembered
Preminger: Anatomy of a FilmmakerBarbara Stanwyck: Fire and Desire
Sally's Beauty Spot
William Holden: The Golden Boy
Grace Kelly: The American Princess
S.O.B.
The EarthlingWhen Time Ran Out...
AshantiEscape to Athena
Ciné regardsFedoraDamien - Omen IIRegie: Billy Wilder
NetworkBob Hope's World of Comedy21 Hours at Munich
The Towering InfernoOpen Season
The Blue KnightThe Blue KnightBreezy
The Revengers
Wild Rovers
The Christmas TreeThe Wild Bunch
The Dick Cavett ShowThe Devil's BrigadeThe Dean Martin Christmas Show
Casino Royale
Alvarez Kelly
The 7th DawnParis When It Sizzles
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonLykke og kroneThe Counterfeit TraitorThe LionSatan Never Sleeps
The Mike Douglas Show

Full filmography

  • Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2018) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Fabulous Allan Carr (2017) as Self (archive)
  • Mr. Yunioshi: An Asian Perspective (2009) as Self (archive footage)
  • Grace Kelly: Destiny of a Princess (2006) as Self - Actor (archive footage)
  • The Making of 'Network' (2006) as Self (archive footage)
  • Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade (2004) as Self (archive footage)
  • Edith Head: The Paramount Years (2002) as (archive footage)
  • The Making of 'The Bridge on the River Kwai' (2000) as Self (archive footage)
  • Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line (1997) as Self (archive footage)
  • Sad? (1996) as (archive footage)
  • Audrey Hepburn: Remembered (1993) as Self (archive footage)
  • Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker (1991) as Donald Gresham (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Barbara Stanwyck: Fire and Desire (1991) as Self (archive footage)
  • Sally's Beauty Spot (1990) as Robert Lomax (archive footage)
  • William Holden: The Golden Boy (1989) as Self (archive footage)
  • Grace Kelly: The American Princess (1987) as Self (archive footage)
  • S.O.B. (1981) as Tim Culley
  • The Earthling (1980) as Patrick Foley
  • When Time Ran Out... (1980) as Shelby Gilmore
  • Ashanti (1979) as Jim Sandell
  • Escape to Athena (1979) as POW (uncredited)
  • Ciné regards (1978) as Self
  • Fedora (1978) as Barry 'Dutch' Detweiler
  • Damien - Omen II (1978) as Richard Thorn
  • Regie: Billy Wilder (1978) as Self
  • Network (1976) as Max Schumacher
  • Bob Hope's World of Comedy (1976) as Self (archive footage)
  • 21 Hours at Munich (1976) as Manfred Schreiber
  • The Towering Inferno (1974) as Jim Duncan
  • Open Season (1974) as Hal Wolkowski
  • The Blue Knight (1973) as Bumper Morgan
  • The Blue Knight (1973) as Bumper Morgan
  • Breezy (1973) as Frank Harmon
  • The Revengers (1972) as John Benedict
  • Wild Rovers (1971) as Ross Bodine
  • The Christmas Tree (1969) as Laurent Ségur
  • The Wild Bunch (1969) as Pike Bishop
  • The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
  • The Devil's Brigade (1968) as Lt. Col. Robert T. Frederick
  • The Dean Martin Christmas Show (1968) as Self - Guest (uncredited)
  • Casino Royale (1967) as Ransome
  • Alvarez Kelly (1966) as Alvarez Kelly
  • The 7th Dawn (1964) as Major Ferris
  • Paris When It Sizzles (1964) as Richard Benson
  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
  • Lykke og krone (1962)
  • The Counterfeit Traitor (1962) as Eric Erickson
  • The Lion (1962) as Robert Hayward
  • Satan Never Sleeps (1962) as Father O'Banion
  • The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
  • The World of Suzie Wong (1960) as Robert Lomax
  • The Horse Soldiers (1959) as Major 'Hank' Kendall
  • ...On Seeing Film (1958) as Self
  • The Key (1958) as Capt. David Ross
  • The Rise and Fall of a Jungle Giant (1958) as Self
  • The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) as Cmdr. Shears
  • The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self - Set of 'The Bridge on the River Kwai'
  • The Proud and Profane (1956) as Lt. Col. Colin Black
  • Toward the Unknown (1956) as Maj. Lincoln Bond
  • Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing (1955) as Mark Elliott
  • Picnic (1955) as Hal Carter
  • Sabrina (1954) as David Larrabee
  • The Bridges at Toko-Ri (1954) as Lt. Harry Brubaker
  • The Country Girl (1954) as Bernie Dodd
  • Executive Suite (1954) as McDonald Walling
  • The Oscars (1953) as Self
  • Escape from Fort Bravo (1953) as Captain Roper
  • Stalag 17 (1953) as Sgt. J.J. Sefton
  • The Moon Is Blue (1953) as Donald Gresham
  • Forever Female (1953) as Stanley Krown
  • The Girl on The Roof (1953) as A tourist
  • The Turning Point (1952) as Jerry McKibbon
  • Boots Malone (1952) as Boots Malone
  • I Love Lucy (1951) as William Holden
  • Force of Arms (1951) as Sgt. Joe 'Pete' Peterson
  • Submarine Command (1951) as Lt. Cmdr. Ken White
  • What's My Line? (1950) as Self
  • The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) as Self
  • The Jack Benny Program (1950) as William Holden
  • Sunset Boulevard (1950) as Joe Gillis
  • Born Yesterday (1950) as Paul Verrall
  • Union Station (1950) as Lt. William Calhoun
  • Father Is a Bachelor (1950) as Johnny Rutledge
  • You Can Change The World (1950) as Self
  • Streets of Laredo (1949) as Jim Dawkins
  • Dear Wife (1949) as Bill Seacroft
  • Miss Grant Takes Richmond (1949) as Dick Richmond
  • The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
  • The Man from Colorado (1948) as Capt. Del Stewart
  • Apartment for Peggy (1948) as Jason Taylor
  • The Dark Past (1948) as Al Walker
  • Rachel and the Stranger (1948) as David “Big Davey" Harvey
  • Variety Girl (1947) as William Holden
  • Blaze of Noon (1947) as Colin McDonald
  • Dear Ruth (1947) as Lt. William Seacroft
  • Reconnaissance Pilot (1943) as Lt. Packard A. Cummings
  • Wings Up (1943) as Himself
  • Young and Willing (1943) as Norman Reese
  • The Remarkable Andrew (1942) as Andrew Long
  • Meet the Stewarts (1942) as Michael "Mike" Stewart
  • The Fleet's In (1942) as Casey Kirby
  • I Wanted Wings (1941) as Al Ludlow
  • Texas (1941) as Dan Thomas
  • Arizona (1940) as Peter Muncie
  • Those Were the Days! (1940) as P. J. "Petey" Simmons
  • Our Town (1940) as Georges Gibbs
  • Invisible Stripes (1939) as Tim Taylor
  • Million Dollar Legs (1939) as Graduate Who Says 'Thank You' (uncredited)
  • Golden Boy (1939) as Joe Bonaparte
  • Prison Farm (1938) as Prisoner