John Holland
Acting
1908-05-17 · Fremont, Nebraska, USA
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
Filmography(64)
movieFear No Evil
as Rafael / Father Damon · 1981 · 4.5
tvBattlestar Galactica
as Waiter · 1978 · 7.1
movieFrom Noon Till Three
as Song Publisher (uncredited) · 1976 · 5.9
movieThe Strongest Man in the World
as Regent (uncredited) · 1975 · 6.2
movieChinatown
as Farmer in the Valley · 1974 · 7.9
movieLost in the Stars
as Van Jarsdale · 1974 · 6.5
tvThe New Perry Mason
as · 1973 · 7.7
tvAdam's Rib
as Judge McElroy · 1973 · 7.5
tvThe Mary Tyler Moore Show
as Mr. Caldwell · 1970 · 7.6
movieThey Saved Hitler's Brain
as Prof. John Coleman · 1968 · 2.9
movieHow to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
as Matthews · 1967 · 6.7
tvHoney West
as Piccadilly Charlie · 1965 · 7.2
movieThe Naked Brigade
as Major Hamilton · 1965 · 9.0
movieMy Blood Runs Cold
as Mr. Courtland · 1965 · 5.2
movieMy Fair Lady
as Butler · 1964 · 7.5
movieOpen the Door and See all the People
as Antoine · 1964 · 7.0
movieThe Madmen of Mandoras
as Prof. John Coleman · 1963 · 3.4
movieA Gathering of Eagles
as · 1963 · 5.9
moviePolice Nurse
as Edward Mayhall · 1963 · 9.0
movieAir Patrol
as Arthur Murcott · 1962 · 4.3
movieMoon Pilot
as Joe McCord (uncredited) · 1962 · 5.5
moviePeter Pan
as Black Bill · 1960 · 6.7
movieThe High Powered Rifle
as District Attorney · 1960 · 7.5
tvThe Twilight Zone
as Club Member · 1959 · 8.5