John Holland
Acting
Biography
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. John Holland died on May 21, 1993 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles at age 85. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Born: May 17, 1908
Place of Birth: Fremont, Nebraska, USA
Known For
Filmography
as Rafael / Father Damon
as Waiter
as Song Publisher (uncredited)
as Regent (uncredited)
as Farmer in the Valley
as Van Jarsdale
as Judge McElroy
as Mr. Caldwell
as Prof. John Coleman
as Piccadilly Charlie
as Major Hamilton
as Mr. Courtland
as Butler
as Antoine
as Prof. John Coleman
as Edward Mayhall
as Arthur Murcott
as Joe McCord (uncredited)
as Black Bill
as District Attorney
as Club Member
as Mayor Jonathan W. McKenzie
as Norman Grant
as Bruno Grant
as Ellington
as Mr. Foster
as Castelaine Man-at-Arms (uncredited)
as Fowler
as Dr. Matthews
as Maj. Porter
as Roberts
as Quentin Morell
as Ballinger
as Mr. Hudson (uncredited)
as Dr. J.R. Bell (uncredited)
as Paul Kenyon
as Carl Hanneman
as Best Man (uncredited)
as Henry Atherton
as District Attorney Harding (uncredited)
as Fur Salesman
as Willy Hitchcock
as Spencer's Secretary (uncredited)
as Wally Lundigan - Columnist
as Secretary
as Paul Gordon
as Paul Barsac
as Paul Darcey
as Guy Kisling
as Henchman Hess
as Sponsor (uncredited)
as Grinson - Foreign Agent
as Mason
as Sam Quigley
as (uncredited)
as Reporter
as Gus
as Lieutenant