John Holland
John Holland (May 16, 1908 โ 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. John Holland died on May 21, 1993 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles at age 85. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Known For
Credits
- 1981 ยทFear No Evilas Rafael / Father Damon
- 1978 ยทBattlestar Galacticaas Waiter
- 1976 ยทFrom Noon Till Threeas Song Publisher (uncredited)
- 1975 ยทThe Strongest Man in the Worldas Regent (uncredited)
- 1974 ยทChinatownas Farmer in the Valley
- 1974 ยทLost in the Starsas Van Jarsdale
- 1973 ยทAdam's Ribas Judge McElroy
- 1970 ยทThe Mary Tyler Moore Showas Mr. Caldwell
- 1968 ยทThey Saved Hitler's Brainas Prof. John Coleman
- 1967 ยทHow to Succeed in Business Without Really Tryingas Matthews
- 1965 ยทHoney Westas Piccadilly Charlie
- 1965 ยทThe Naked Brigadeas Major Hamilton
- 1965 ยทMy Blood Runs Coldas Mr. Courtland
- 1964 ยทMy Fair Ladyas Butler
- 1964 ยทOpen the Door and See all the Peopleas Antoine
- 1963 ยทThe Madmen of Mandorasas Prof. John Coleman
- 1963 ยทA Gathering of Eaglesas
- 1963 ยทPolice Nurseas Edward Mayhall
- 1962 ยทAir Patrolas Arthur Murcott
- 1960 ยทPeter Panas Black Bill
- 1960 ยทThe High Powered Rifleas District Attorney
- 1959 ยทThe Twilight Zoneas Club Member
- 1958 ยทLust to Killas Mayor Jonathan W. McKenzie
- 1957 ยทThe Girl in Black Stockingsas Norman Grant
- 1957 ยทPerry Masonas Bruno Grant
- 1957 ยทWagon Trainas Ellington
- 1955 ยทAlfred Hitchcock Presentsas Mr. Foster
- 1954 ยทKing Richard and the Crusadersas Castelaine Man-at-Arms (uncredited)
- 1950 ยทRio Grande Patrolas Fowler
- 1950 ยทSecond Chanceas Dr. Matthews
- 1950 ยทRock Island Trailas Maj. Porter
- 1949 ยทMassacre Riveras Roberts
- 1949 ยทLaw of the Golden Westas Quentin Morell
- 1949 ยทState Department: File 649as Ballinger
- 1948 ยทMy Dear Secretaryas Mr. Hudson (uncredited)
- 1948 ยทThe Three Musketeersas
- 1948 ยทBehind Locked Doorsas Dr. J.R. Bell (uncredited)
- 1948 ยทSons of Adventureas Paul Kenyon
- 1948 ยทBlonde Iceas Carl Hanneman
- 1948 ยทRomance on the High Seasas Best Man (uncredited)
- 1947 ยทThe Voice of the Turtleas Henry Atherton
- 1947 ยทBig Town After Darkas District Attorney Harding (uncredited)
- 1942 ยทLucky Legsas Fur Salesman
- 1942 ยทCall of the Canyonas Willy Hitchcock
- 1942 ยทInvisible Agentas Spencer's Secretary (uncredited)
- 1942 ยทShe's in the Armyas Wally Lundigan - Columnist
- 1942 ยทTake a Letter, Darlingas Secretary
- 1942 ยทHouse of Errorsas Paul Gordon
- 1942 ยทDon Winslow of the Navyas Paul Barsac
- 1941 ยทUncle Joeas Paul Darcey
- 1941 ยทDangerous Ladyas Guy Kisling
- 1941 ยทOur Wifeas
- 1941 ยทSky Raidersas Henchman Hess
- 1941 ยทPot o' Goldas Sponsor (uncredited)
- 1940 ยทThe Green Hornet Strikes Again!as Grinson - Foreign Agent
- 1940 ยทPhantom of Chinatownas Mason
- 1940 ยทUp in the Airas Sam Quigley
- 1939 ยทBalalaikaas (uncredited)
- 1937 ยทCircus Girlas Reporter
- 1937 ยทParadise Expressas Gus
- 1937 ยทJoin the Marinesas Lieutenant