Freddie Bartholomew
Acting
1924-03-28 · Harlesden, London, England, UK
Freddie Bartholomew was an English-American child actor. One of the most famous child actors of all time, he became very popular in 1930s Hollywood films. His most famous starring roles are in Captains Courageous and Little Lord Fauntleroy. He was born in London and for the title role of David Copperfield, he emigrated to the United States in 1934, living there the rest of his life. He became an American citizen in 1943 following World War II military service. Despite his great success and acclaim following David Copperfield, his childhood film stardom was marred by nearly constant legal battles and payouts which eventually took a huge toll on both his finances and his career. In adulthood, after World War II service, his film career dwindled rapidly, and he switched from performing to directing and producing in the medium of television.
tvMGM: When the Lion Roars
as · 1992 · 7.9
movieThe Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn
as Self (archive footage) · 1986 · 8.3
movieHollywood’s Children
as Self (archive footage) · 1982 · 9.0
movieThat's Entertainment, Part II
as (archive footage) · 1976 · 7.0
movieThe Big Parade of Comedy
as David Copperfield in 'David Copperfield' (archive footage) · 1964 · 7.2
tvMGM Parade
as Self · 1955 · 9.0
tvMGM Parade
as self · 1955 · 9.0
movieSt. Benny the Dip
as Reverend Wilbur · 1951 · 5.7
tvLights Out
as · 1949 · 6.0
movieSepia Cinderella
as · 1947 · 5.2
movieThe Town Went Wild
as David Conway · 1944 · 7.0
movieJunior Army
as Freddie Hewlett · 1942 · 6.3
movieA Yank at Eton
as Peter Carlton · 1942 · 6.1
movieSoaring Stars
as Himself · 1942 · 0.0
movieCadets on Parade
as Austin Shannon · 1942 · 8.0
movieHedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 4
as Self · 1942 · 10.0
movieHedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 1
as Self (uncredited) · 1941 · 7.0
movieNaval Academy
as Steve Kendall · 1941 · 9.0
movieTom Brown's School Days
as East · 1940 · 7.4
movieSwiss Family Robinson
as Jack Robinson · 1940 · 5.7
movieTwo Bright Boys
as David Harrington · 1939 · 10.0
movieThe Spirit of Culver
as Bob Randolph · 1939 · 10.0
movieListen, Darling
as Buzz Mitchell · 1938 · 6.7
movieHollywood Goes to Town
as Self · 1938 · 7.0