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William Holden

Bio: William Holden (April 17, 1918 – November 12, 1981) was an American actor. Holden won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1953 and the Emmy Award for Best Actor in 1974
Born: Wed, Apr 17 1918
Birthplace: O'Fallon, Illinois, USA

Death: Thu, Nov 12 1981
William Holden is 63 years old
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Poster of Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
William Holden would have been no older than 63 in Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 27 2018
Poster of Walking to Nam Kok Hotel
Walking to Nam Kok Hotel
William Holden would have been no older than 63 in Walking to Nam Kok Hotel as 'Robert Lomax (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 2018
Poster of Mr. Yunioshi:  An Asian Perspective
Mr. Yunioshi: An Asian Perspective
William Holden would have been no older than 63 in Mr. Yunioshi: An Asian Perspective as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 13 2009
Poster of Grace Kelly: Destiny of a Princess
Grace Kelly: Destiny of a Princess
William Holden would have been no older than 63 in Grace Kelly: Destiny of a Princess as 'Self - Actor (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 2006
Poster of The Making of 'Network'
The Making of 'Network'
William Holden would have been no older than 63 in The Making of 'Network' as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 28 2006
Poster of Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade
Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade
William Holden would have been no older than 63 in Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 25 2004
Poster of Edith Head: The Paramount Years
Edith Head: The Paramount Years
William Holden would have been no older than 63 in Edith Head: The Paramount Years as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 26 2002
Poster of The Making of 'The Bridge on the River Kwai'
The Making of 'The Bridge on the River Kwai'
William Holden would have been no older than 63 in The Making of 'The Bridge on the River Kwai' as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 21 2000
Poster of Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line
Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line
William Holden would have been no older than 63 in Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 12 1997
Poster of Sad?
Sad?
William Holden would have been no older than 63 in Sad? as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 18 1996
Poster of Audrey Hepburn: Remembered
Audrey Hepburn: Remembered
William Holden would have been no older than 63 in Audrey Hepburn: Remembered as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 11 1993
Poster of Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
William Holden would have been no older than 63 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker as 'Donald Gresham (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 28 1991
Poster of Barbara Stanwyck: Fire and Desire
Barbara Stanwyck: Fire and Desire
William Holden would have been no older than 63 in Barbara Stanwyck: Fire and Desire as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 15 1991
Poster of Sally's Beauty Spot
Sally's Beauty Spot
William Holden would have been no older than 63 in Sally's Beauty Spot as 'Robert Lomax (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of William Holden: The Golden Boy
William Holden: The Golden Boy
William Holden would have been no older than 63 in William Holden: The Golden Boy as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 13 1989
Poster of Grace Kelly: The American Princess
Grace Kelly: The American Princess
William Holden would have been no older than 63 in Grace Kelly: The American Princess as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 08 1987
Poster of Bring Me the Head of Charlie Brown
Bring Me the Head of Charlie Brown
William Holden would have been no older than 63 in Bring Me the Head of Charlie Brown as 'Charlie Brown (voice) (archive sound)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 27 1986
Poster of S.O.B.
S.O.B.
William Holden was 63 in S.O.B. as 'Tim Culley'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1981
Poster of The Earthling
The Earthling
William Holden was 62 in The Earthling as 'Patrick Foley'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 24 1980
Poster of When Time Ran Out...
When Time Ran Out...
William Holden was 61 in When Time Ran Out... as 'Shelby Gilmore'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 1980
Poster of Escape to Athena
Escape to Athena
William Holden was 61 in Escape to Athena as 'POW (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 21 1979
Poster of Ashanti
Ashanti
William Holden was 60 in Ashanti as 'Jim Sandell'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 21 1979
Poster of Fedora
Fedora
William Holden was 60 in Fedora as 'Barry Detweiler'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 29 1978
Poster of Damien – Omen II
Damien – Omen II
William Holden was 60 in Damien – Omen II as 'Richard Thorn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 1978
Poster of 21 Hours at Munich
21 Hours at Munich
William Holden was 58 in 21 Hours at Munich as 'Manfred Schreiber'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1976
Poster of Network
Network
William Holden was 58 in Network as 'Max Schumacher'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 14 1976
Poster of The Towering Inferno
The Towering Inferno
William Holden was 56 in The Towering Inferno as 'Jim Duncan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 14 1974
Poster of Open Season
Open Season
William Holden was 56 in Open Season as 'Hal Wolkowski'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 01 1974
Poster of Breezy
Breezy
William Holden was 55 in Breezy as 'Frank Harmon'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 18 1973
Poster of The Blue Knight
The Blue Knight
William Holden was 55 in The Blue Knight as 'Bumper Morgan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 11 1973
Poster of The Revengers
The Revengers
William Holden was 54 in The Revengers as 'John Benedict'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 21 1972
Poster of Wild Rovers
Wild Rovers
William Holden was 53 in Wild Rovers as 'Ross Bodine'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1971
Poster of The Christmas Tree
The Christmas Tree
William Holden was 51 in The Christmas Tree as 'Laurent Ségur'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 25 1969
Poster of The Wild Bunch
The Wild Bunch
William Holden was 51 in The Wild Bunch as 'Pike Bishop'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 19 1969
Poster of The Dean Martin Christmas Show
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
William Holden was 50 in The Dean Martin Christmas Show as 'Self - Guest (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 19 1968
Poster of The Devil's Brigade
The Devil's Brigade
William Holden was 50 in The Devil's Brigade as 'Lt. Col. Robert T. Frederick'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 15 1968
Poster of Casino Royale
Casino Royale
William Holden was 48 in Casino Royale as 'Ransome'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 13 1967
Poster of Alvarez Kelly
Alvarez Kelly
William Holden was 48 in Alvarez Kelly as 'Alvarez Kelly'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 06 1966
Poster of The 7th Dawn
The 7th Dawn
William Holden was 46 in The 7th Dawn as 'Major Ferris'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 02 1964
Poster of Paris When It Sizzles
Paris When It Sizzles
William Holden was 45 in Paris When It Sizzles as 'Richard Benson / Rick'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1964
Poster of The Lion
The Lion
William Holden was 44 in The Lion as 'Robert Hayward'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 19 1962
Poster of The Counterfeit Traitor
The Counterfeit Traitor
William Holden was 44 in The Counterfeit Traitor as 'Eric Erickson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 17 1962
Poster of Satan Never Sleeps
Satan Never Sleeps
William Holden was 43 in Satan Never Sleeps as 'Father O'Banion'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 22 1962
Poster of The World of Suzie Wong
The World of Suzie Wong
William Holden was 42 in The World of Suzie Wong as 'Robert Lomax'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 1960
Poster of The Horse Soldiers
The Horse Soldiers
William Holden was 41 in The Horse Soldiers as 'Major 'Hank' Kendall'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 11 1959
Poster of The Key
The Key
William Holden was 40 in The Key as 'Capt. David Ross'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 28 1958
Poster of The Rise and Fall of a Jungle Giant
The Rise and Fall of a Jungle Giant
William Holden was 39 in The Rise and Fall of a Jungle Giant as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1958
Poster of The Bridge on the River Kwai
The Bridge on the River Kwai
William Holden was 39 in The Bridge on the River Kwai as 'Cmdr. Shears'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1957
Poster of Toward the Unknown
Toward the Unknown
William Holden was 38 in Toward the Unknown as 'Maj. Lincoln Bond'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 27 1956
Poster of The Proud and Profane
The Proud and Profane
William Holden was 38 in The Proud and Profane as 'Lt. Col. Colin Black'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 13 1956
Poster of Picnic
Picnic
William Holden was 37 in Picnic as 'Hal Carter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 1955
Poster of Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing
Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing
William Holden was 37 in Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing as 'Mark Elliott'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 18 1955
Poster of The Country Girl
The Country Girl
William Holden was 36 in The Country Girl as 'Bernie Dodd'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 15 1954
Poster of The Bridges at Toko-Ri
The Bridges at Toko-Ri
William Holden was 36 in The Bridges at Toko-Ri as 'Lt. Harry Brubaker'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1954
Poster of Sabrina
Sabrina
William Holden was 36 in Sabrina as 'David Larrabee'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1954
Poster of Executive Suite
Executive Suite
William Holden was 36 in Executive Suite as 'McDonald Walling'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 30 1954
Poster of The Girl on The Roof
The Girl on The Roof
William Holden was 35 in The Girl on The Roof as 'A tourist'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 16 1953
Poster of Escape from Fort Bravo
Escape from Fort Bravo
William Holden was 35 in Escape from Fort Bravo as 'Captain Roper'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 1953
Poster of Forever Female
Forever Female
William Holden was 35 in Forever Female as 'Stanley Krown'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 28 1953
Poster of The Moon Is Blue
The Moon Is Blue
William Holden was 35 in The Moon Is Blue as 'Donald Gresham'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 08 1953
Poster of Stalag 17
Stalag 17
William Holden was 35 in Stalag 17 as 'Sgt. J.J. Sefton'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 29 1953
Poster of The Turning Point
The Turning Point
William Holden was 34 in The Turning Point as 'Jerry McKibbon'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 12 1952
Poster of Boots Malone
Boots Malone
William Holden was 33 in Boots Malone as 'Boots Malone'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 11 1952
Poster of Submarine Command
Submarine Command
William Holden was 33 in Submarine Command as 'Lt. Cmdr. Ken White'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1951
Poster of Force of Arms
Force of Arms
William Holden was 33 in Force of Arms as 'Sgt. Joe 'Pete' Peterson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 13 1951
Poster of Born Yesterday
Born Yesterday
William Holden was 32 in Born Yesterday as 'Paul Verrall'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 26 1950
Poster of Union Station
Union Station
William Holden was 32 in Union Station as 'Lt. William Calhoun'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 04 1950
Poster of Sunset Boulevard
Sunset Boulevard
William Holden was 32 in Sunset Boulevard as 'Joe Gillis'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 10 1950
Poster of You Can Change The World
You Can Change The World
William Holden was 31 in You Can Change The World as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 25 1950
Poster of Father Is a Bachelor
Father Is a Bachelor
William Holden was 31 in Father Is a Bachelor as 'Johnny Rutledge'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 22 1950
Poster of Dear Wife
Dear Wife
William Holden was 31 in Dear Wife as 'Bill Seacroft'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 15 1949
Poster of Miss Grant Takes Richmond
Miss Grant Takes Richmond
William Holden was 31 in Miss Grant Takes Richmond as 'Dick Richmond'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 20 1949
Poster of Streets of Laredo
Streets of Laredo
William Holden was 31 in Streets of Laredo as 'Jim Dawkins'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 27 1949
Poster of The Dark Past
The Dark Past
William Holden was 30 in The Dark Past as 'Al Walker'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1948
Poster of Apartment for Peggy
Apartment for Peggy
William Holden was 30 in Apartment for Peggy as 'Jason Taylor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 30 1948
Poster of Rachel and the Stranger
Rachel and the Stranger
William Holden was 30 in Rachel and the Stranger as 'David “Big Davey" Harvey'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 18 1948
Poster of The Man from Colorado
The Man from Colorado
William Holden was 30 in The Man from Colorado as 'Capt. Del Stewart'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 07 1948
Poster of Variety Girl
Variety Girl
William Holden was 29 in Variety Girl as 'William Holden'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 29 1947
Poster of Dear Ruth
Dear Ruth
William Holden was 29 in Dear Ruth as 'Lt. William Seacroft'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 10 1947
Poster of Blaze of Noon
Blaze of Noon
William Holden was 29 in Blaze of Noon as 'Colin McDonald'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1947
Poster of Wings Up
Wings Up
William Holden was 25 in Wings Up as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 27 1943
Poster of Young and Willing
Young and Willing
William Holden was 24 in Young and Willing as 'Norman Reese'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1943
Poster of Reconnaissance Pilot
Reconnaissance Pilot
William Holden was 24 in Reconnaissance Pilot as 'Lt. Packard A. Cummings'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 25 1943
Poster of Meet the Stewarts
Meet the Stewarts
William Holden was 24 in Meet the Stewarts as 'Michael "Mike" Stewart'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 21 1942
Poster of The Remarkable Andrew
The Remarkable Andrew
William Holden was 23 in The Remarkable Andrew as 'Andrew Long'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 05 1942
Poster of The Fleet's In
The Fleet's In
William Holden was 23 in The Fleet's In as 'Casey Kirby'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 24 1942
Poster of Texas
Texas
William Holden was 23 in Texas as 'Dan Thomas'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 09 1941
Poster of I Wanted Wings
I Wanted Wings
William Holden was 22 in I Wanted Wings as 'Al Ludlow'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 26 1941
Poster of Arizona
Arizona
William Holden was 22 in Arizona as 'Peter Muncie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1940
Poster of Those Were the Days!
Those Were the Days!
William Holden was 22 in Those Were the Days! as 'P. J. "Petey" Simmons'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 14 1940
Poster of Our Town
Our Town
William Holden was 22 in Our Town as 'Georges Gibbs'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 24 1940
Poster of Invisible Stripes
Invisible Stripes
William Holden was 21 in Invisible Stripes as 'Tim Taylor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 30 1939
Poster of Golden Boy
Golden Boy
William Holden was 21 in Golden Boy as 'Joe Bonaparte'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 05 1939
Poster of Million Dollar Legs
Million Dollar Legs
William Holden was 21 in Million Dollar Legs as 'Graduate Who Says 'Thank You' (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 13 1939
Poster of Prison Farm
Prison Farm
William Holden was 20 in Prison Farm as 'Prisoner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1938

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 The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
William Holden was 50+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
William Holden was 47+ in Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 10 1966
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
William Holden was 44+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
William Holden was 43+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
William Holden was 38+ in The Steve Allen Show as 'Self - Set of 'The Bridge on the River Kwai''.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
William Holden was 34+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of I Love Lucy
I Love Lucy
William Holden was 33+ in I Love Lucy as 'William Holden'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 15 1951
Poster of The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program
William Holden was 32+ in The Jack Benny Program as 'William Holden'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 28 1950
Poster of The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
William Holden was 32+ in The Colgate Comedy Hour as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
William Holden was 31+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
William Holden was 30+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948