John Holland
Biography
Biography
Actor John Holland was known for his roles on the silver screen. Holland began his acting career with roles in such films as the William Powell drama "Ladies' Man" (1931), "Defenders of the Law" (1931) and the Paul Kelly comedy "Join the Marines" (1937). He also appeared in the June Travis drama "Circus Girl" (1937), "Dangerous Lady" (1941) and "Pals of the Pecos" (1941). His film career continued throughout the forties in productions like "Take a Letter, Darling" (1942), "The Voice of the Turtle" (1948) with Eleanor Parker and "Blonde Ice" (1948). He also appeared in the drama "State Department - File 649" (1948) with Virginia Bruce. Toward the end of his career, he continued to act in the adaptation "My Fair Lady" (1964) with Audrey Hepburn, the dramatic adaptation "My Blood Runs Cold" (1965) with Troy Donahue and "Chinatown" (1974) with Jack Nicholson. Holland was most recently credited in "Band of Brothers" (2001). Holland passed away in May 1993 at the age of 85.