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John Holland
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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As actor
Fear No Evil
From Noon Till Three
The Strongest Man in the World
Chinatown
Lost in the Stars
They Saved Hitler's Brain
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
My Blood Runs Cold
The Naked Brigade
My Fair Lady
Open the Door and See all the People
A Gathering of Eagles
The Madmen of Mandoras
Police Nurse
Air Patrol
Moon Pilot
The High Powered Rifle
Peter Pan
A Lust to Kill
The Girl in Black Stockings
King Richard and the Crusaders
Second Chance
Rio Grande Patrol
Rock Island Trail
Massacre River
Law of the Golden West
State Department: File 649
Blonde Ice
Behind Locked Doors
My Dear Secretary