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John Holland

John Holland

Actor·1908–1993·Fremont, Nebraska, USA

5 horror credits

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.

Actor5 films

Fear No Evil

Fear No Evil

Rafael / Father Damon

1981
They Saved Hitler's Brain

They Saved Hitler's Brain

Prof. John Coleman

1968
My Blood Runs Cold

My Blood Runs Cold

Mr. Courtland

1965
Blonde Ice

Blonde Ice

Carl Hanneman

1948
Invisible Agent

Invisible Agent

Spencer's Secretary (uncredited)

1942