John Holland

John Holland

Known For

Chinatown

Biography

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.

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Movies Featuring John Holland

Fear No Evil

Fear No Evil (1981)

as Rafael / Father Damon
From Noon Till Three

From Noon Till Three (1976)

as Song Publisher (uncredited)
Chinatown

Chinatown (1974)

as Farmer in the Valley
Police Nurse

Police Nurse (1963)

as Edward Mayhall
Air Patrol

Air Patrol (1962)

as Arthur Murcott
Moon Pilot

Moon Pilot (1962)

as Joe McCord (uncredited)
Peter Pan

Peter Pan (1960)

as Black Bill
A Lust to Kill

A Lust to Kill (1958)

as Mayor Jonathan W. McKenzie
King Richard and the Crusaders

King Richard and the Crusaders (1954)

as Castelaine Man-at-Arms (uncredited)
My Dear Secretary

My Dear Secretary (1948)

as Mr. Hudson (uncredited)
Behind Locked Doors

Behind Locked Doors (1948)

as Dr. J.R. Bell (uncredited)
Blonde Ice

Blonde Ice (1948)

as Carl Hanneman
Romance on the High Seas

Romance on the High Seas (1948)

as Best Man (uncredited)
Big Town After Dark

Big Town After Dark (1947)

as District Attorney Harding (uncredited)
Lucky Legs

Lucky Legs (1942)

as Fur Salesman
Invisible Agent

Invisible Agent (1942)

as Spencer's Secretary (uncredited)
She's in the Army

She's in the Army (1942)

as Wally Lundigan - Columnist
Uncle Joe

Uncle Joe (1941)

as Paul Darcey
Sky Raiders

Sky Raiders (1941)

as Henchman Hess
Pot o' Gold

Pot o' Gold (1941)

as Sponsor (uncredited)
Balalaika

Balalaika (1939)

as (uncredited)