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John Holland (actor, born 1908)

August 29, 2023

Harold Boggess (May 16, 1908 – May 21, 1993[1]), who used the stage name John Holland, was an American actor and singer.

John Holland
Born
Harold Boggess

(1908-05-16)May 16, 1908
Fremont, Nebraska, United States
DiedMay 21, 1993(1993-05-21) (aged 85)
Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States
Occupation(s)Actor, singer
Years active1937–1986
Notable credit(s)Chinatown, My Fair Lady

Biography Edit

John Holland was born in Fremont, Nebraska.[2] He adopted his grandfather's name John Holland as a stage name.[3] He began acting in Hollywood films in 1937, and later appeared on numerous television series,[4] 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.[1] He received positive reviews for his performance in a concert titled "The California Night of Music" in Los Angeles in September 1937.[2] He often gave free concerts during visits to his parents in Alton, Illinois, accompanied by his father, organist Newton Boggess.[5]

John Holland died on May 21, 1993, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, five days past his 85th birthday.[1]

Selected filmography Edit

Film Edit

Television Edit

References Edit

  1. ^ a b c Willis, John, ed. (1995). Theatre World 1992–1993. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 222. ISBN 9781557832047. Retrieved April 5, 2017 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ a b "25 and 50 Years Ago". The Telegraph. Alton, Illinois. September 24, 1962. p. 4. Retrieved April 5, 2017 – via newspaperarchive.com.
  3. ^ "Harold Boggess Arrives For Holiday Visit". The Telegraph. Alton, Illinois. December 28, 1939. p. 6. Retrieved April 5, 2017 – via newspapers.com.
  4. ^ Kear, Lynn; King, James (July 31, 2009). Evelyn Brent: The Life and Films of Hollywood's Lady Crook. McFarland. p. 244. ISBN 9780786454686. Retrieved April 6, 2017 – via Google Books.
  5. ^ "Boggess Sings For White Hall Lions Meeting, Will Present Full Evening Concert at Presbyterian Church". The Telegraph. Alton, Illinois. January 3, 1941. p. 6. Retrieved April 5, 2017 – via newspapers.com.

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Harold Boggess May 16 1908 May 21 1993 1 who used the stage name John Holland was an American actor and singer John HollandBornHarold Boggess 1908 05 16 May 16 1908Fremont Nebraska United StatesDiedMay 21 1993 1993 05 21 aged 85 Woodland Hills Los Angeles California United StatesOccupation s Actor singerYears active1937 1986Notable credit s Chinatown My Fair Lady Contents 1 Biography 2 Selected filmography 2 1 Film 2 2 Television 3 References 4 External linksBiography EditJohn Holland was born in Fremont Nebraska 2 He adopted his grandfather s name John Holland as a stage name 3 He began acting in Hollywood films in 1937 and later appeared on numerous television series 4 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 1 He received positive reviews for his performance in a concert titled The California Night of Music in Los Angeles in September 1937 2 He often gave free concerts during visits to his parents in Alton Illinois accompanied by his father organist Newton Boggess 5 John Holland died on May 21 1993 in Woodland Hills Los Angeles five days past his 85th birthday 1 Selected filmography EditFilm Edit Larceny on the Air 1937 Druggist uncredited Join the Marines 1937 Lieutenant Dick Tracy 1937 Anderson s Secretary uncredited Paradise Express 1937 Gus Circus Girl 1937 Reporter Balalaika 1939 uncredited Up in the Air 1940 Quigley Phantom of Chinatown 1940 Mason The Green Hornet Strikes Again 1940 Grinson Foreign Agent Ch 2 uncredited Pot o Gold 1941 Sponsor uncredited Sky Raiders 1941 Hess Henchman Pals of the Pecos 1941 Jim Buckley Roar of the Press 1941 Robert Mallon Adventure in Washington 1941 Desk Clerk uncredited Our Wife 1941 Steward uncredited Gentleman from Dixie 1941 Brawley Dangerous Lady 1941 Guy Kisling Uncle Joe 1941 Paul Darcey Don Winslow of the Navy 1942 Paul Barsac Mr and Mrs North 1942 Party Guest uncredited Yokel Boy 1942 Rod La Tour uncredited House of Errors 1942 Paul Gordon We Were Dancing 1942 Hubert s Friend uncredited Take a Letter Darling 1942 Secretary She s in the Army 1942 Wally Lundigan Columnist Submarine Raider 1942 Bryan uncredited Eagle Squadron 1942 Fire Warden uncredited Beyond the Blue Horizon 1942 Herrick uncredited Flight Lieutenant 1942 Officer uncredited Invisible Agent 1942 Spencer s Secretary uncredited Call of the Canyon 1942 Willy Hitchcock The Palm Beach Story 1942 Member of Wedding Party uncredited Lucky Legs 1942 Fur Salesman uncredited Big Town After Dark 1947 District Attorney Harding uncredited The Voice of the Turtle 1947 Henry Atherton King of the Gamblers 1948 Symonds Romance on the High Seas 1948 Best Man uncredited Blonde Ice 1948 Carl Hanneman Sons of Adventure 1948 Paul Kenyon Behind Locked Doors 1948 Dr J R Bell uncredited The Three Musketeers 1948 Aramis Friend uncredited My Dear Secretary 1948 Mr Hudson uncredited State Department File 649 1949 Ballinger Tulsa 1949 Reporter uncredited Law of the Golden West 1949 Quentin Morell Massacre River 1949 Roberts Rock Island Trail 1950 Major Porter Second Chance 1950 Dr Matthews Rio Grande Patrol 1950 Fowler Belle Le Grand 1951 John s Friend uncredited Man of Conflict 1953 Doctor Jubilee Trail 1954 Mr Drake uncredited King Richard and the Crusaders 1954 Castelaine Man at Arms uncredited Street of Sinners 1957 Harry The Girl in Black Stockings 1957 Norman Grant A Lust to Kill 1958 Mayor Jonathan W McKenzie Tales of Wells Fargo 1959 episode Lola Montez Chris Hurley Bells Are Ringing 1960 Party Guest uncredited Ocean s 11 1960 Minor Role scenes deleted The High Powered Rifle 1960 District Attorney The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come 1961 uncredited Moon Pilot 1962 Joe McCord uncredited The Couch 1962 Vendor uncredited Air Patrol 1962 Arthur Murcott Police Nurse 1963 Edward Mayhall A Gathering of Eagles 1963 Lord Beresford S A C Observer The Madmen of Mandoras 1963 Prof John Coleman The Prize 1963 Awards Ceremony Speaker uncredited Open the Door and See All the People 1964 Antoine My Fair Lady 1964 Butler My Blood Runs Cold 1965 Mr Courtland The Naked Brigade 1965 Maj Hamilton The Oscar 1966 Stevens How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying 1967 Matthews Topaz 1969 State Department Official 2 uncredited 1776 1972 William Whipple NH uncredited Lost in the Stars 1974 Van Jarsdale Chinatown 1974 Farmer in the Valley 1 The Strongest Man in the World 1975 Regent uncredited From Noon Till Three 1976 Song Publisher uncredited Joni 1979 Del Vecchio Fear No Evil 1981 Rafael Father Damon Television Edit The Honeymooners 1955 Tony Amico Make Room for Daddy 1957 Death Valley Days 1957 1960 Bellingham Duke Jordan James Anders Perry Mason 1957 1966 Bruno Grant Leonard Voss Clinton Forbes Carver Clement Phillip Walsh Have Gun Will Travel 1959 1962 the Colonel Cortwright Wagon Train 1959 1965 Prof Sheffield Mr Rollins Ellington The Third Man 1959 1963 Walter Strickland Paul Price Tombstone Territory 1960 Maverick 1960 Farnsworth McCoy Terence Tamblyn Tall Man Hawaiian Eye 1961 1962 Christopher Harvey Hawley Mr Kendall Adam s Rib 1973 Judge McElroy Battlestar Galactica 1978 1979 Waiter Crossings 1986 Captain St John final television appearance References Edit a b c Willis John ed 1995 Theatre World 1992 1993 Hal Leonard Corporation p 222 ISBN 9781557832047 Retrieved April 5 2017 via Google Books a b 25 and 50 Years Ago The Telegraph Alton Illinois September 24 1962 p 4 Retrieved April 5 2017 via newspaperarchive com Harold Boggess Arrives For Holiday Visit The Telegraph Alton Illinois December 28 1939 p 6 Retrieved April 5 2017 via newspapers com Kear Lynn King James July 31 2009 Evelyn Brent The Life and Films of Hollywood s Lady Crook McFarland p 244 ISBN 9780786454686 Retrieved April 6 2017 via Google Books Boggess Sings For White Hall Lions Meeting Will Present Full Evening Concert at Presbyterian Church The Telegraph Alton Illinois January 3 1941 p 6 Retrieved April 5 2017 via newspapers com External links EditJohn Holland at IMDb John Holland at the Internet Broadway Database Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title John Holland actor born 1908 amp oldid 1163771393, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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