Portrait of Geoffrey Holder

Geoffrey Holder

Bio: Born in Port of Spain, Trinidad of African descent, Holder was an actor known for his towering 200-centimeter (6'6") height, heavily accented deep basso voice and hearty laugh. With that and his appearance in the 1970s 7 Up soft drink "uncola" advertising campaign, Holder's image quickly became recognizable
Born: Fri, Aug 01 1930
Birthplace: Port-of-Spain, Trinidad

Death: Sun, Oct 05 2014
Geoffrey Holder is 84 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Magistical
The Magistical
Geoffrey Holder was 78 in The Magistical as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 19 2008
Poster of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Geoffrey Holder was 74 in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 13 2005
Poster of Carmen & Geoffrey
Carmen & Geoffrey
Geoffrey Holder was 74 in Carmen & Geoffrey as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 2005
Poster of Bear in the Big Blue House LIVE! - Surprise Party
Bear in the Big Blue House LIVE! - Surprise Party
Geoffrey Holder was 71 in Bear in the Big Blue House LIVE! - Surprise Party as 'Ray'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 12 2002
Poster of Goosed
Goosed
Geoffrey Holder was 69 in Goosed as 'Dr. Bowman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 28 1999
Poster of Chance or Coincidence
Chance or Coincidence
Geoffrey Holder was 68 in Chance or Coincidence as 'Gerry'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 18 1998
Poster of Going, Going, Almost Gone! Animals in Danger
Going, Going, Almost Gone! Animals in Danger
Geoffrey Holder was 64 in Going, Going, Almost Gone! Animals in Danger
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 1995
Poster of Boomerang
Boomerang
Geoffrey Holder was 61 in Boomerang as 'Nelson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 30 1992
Poster of Tropical Rainforest
Tropical Rainforest
Geoffrey Holder was 61 in Tropical Rainforest as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1992
Poster of Night of 100 Stars III
Night of 100 Stars III
Geoffrey Holder was 59 in Night of 100 Stars III as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 21 1990
Poster of Ghost of a Chance
Ghost of a Chance
Geoffrey Holder was 56 in Ghost of a Chance as 'Johnson'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 12 1987
Poster of Christmas
Christmas
Geoffrey Holder was 56 in Christmas as 'Ghost of Christmas Future'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1986
Poster of Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
Geoffrey Holder was 54 in Night of 100 Stars II as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Geoffrey Holder was 53 in Alice in Wonderland as 'Cheshire Cat'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 03 1983
Poster of All By Myself: The Eartha Kitt Story
All By Myself: The Eartha Kitt Story
Geoffrey Holder was 52 in All By Myself: The Eartha Kitt Story as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1982
Poster of Annie
Annie
Geoffrey Holder was 51 in Annie as 'Punjab'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1982
Poster of Lights, Camera, Annie!
Lights, Camera, Annie!
Geoffrey Holder was 51 in Lights, Camera, Annie! as 'Self / Punjab'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 07 1982
Poster of The Gold Bug
The Gold Bug
Geoffrey Holder was 49 in The Gold Bug as 'Jupiter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 02 1980
Poster of Swashbuckler
Swashbuckler
Geoffrey Holder was 45 in Swashbuckler as 'Cudjo'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 29 1976
Poster of The Noah
The Noah
Geoffrey Holder was 44 in The Noah as 'Friday'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 10 1975
Poster of Goggles!
Goggles!
Geoffrey Holder was 43 in Goggles! as '(voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1974
Poster of Live and Let Die
Live and Let Die
Geoffrey Holder was 42 in Live and Let Die as 'Baron Samedi'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 27 1973
Poster of Bond 1973: The Lost Documentary
Bond 1973: The Lost Documentary
Geoffrey Holder was 42 in Bond 1973: The Lost Documentary as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 21 1973
Poster of The Man Without a Country
The Man Without a Country
Geoffrey Holder was 42 in The Man Without a Country as 'Slave on Ship'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 24 1973
Poster of Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask
Geoffrey Holder was 42 in Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask as 'Sorcerer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 06 1972
Poster of Krakatoa, East of Java
Krakatoa, East of Java
Geoffrey Holder was 38 in Krakatoa, East of Java as 'Sailor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 26 1968
Poster of Doctor Dolittle
Doctor Dolittle
Geoffrey Holder was 37 in Doctor Dolittle as 'William Shakespeare X'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 05 1967
Poster of Androcles and the Lion
Androcles and the Lion
Geoffrey Holder was 37 in Androcles and the Lion as 'Lion'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 15 1967
Poster of Aladdin
Aladdin
Geoffrey Holder was 27 in Aladdin as 'Genie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1958
Poster of Carib Gold
Carib Gold
Geoffrey Holder was 27 in Carib Gold as 'Voo Doo Dancer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 30 1957

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Cyberchase
Cyberchase
Geoffrey Holder was 71+ in Cyberchase as 'Master Pi (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 21 2002
Poster of Bear in the Big Blue House
Bear in the Big Blue House
Geoffrey Holder was 67+ in Bear in the Big Blue House as 'Ray the Sun'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 20 1997
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Geoffrey Holder was 40+ in Great Performances as 'Cheshire Cat'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Geoffrey Holder was 32+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of DuPont Show of the Month
DuPont Show of the Month
Geoffrey Holder was 27+ in DuPont Show of the Month as 'Genie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1957