David Holt

Born: 1927-08-14

Birthplace: Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Biography

David Jack Holt (August 14, 1927 – November 15, 2003) was an American actor initially groomed at the age of seven to be the male Shirley Temple.

After several supporting roles as a juvenile actor in films during the 1930s–1940s, he experienced family stress and left acting by the time he was 25. He subsequently had success as a songwriter, before his death in 2003 at the age of 76.

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Known For

Stand Up and Cheer!
The Pride of the Yankees
Remember the Day
Courage of Lassie
The Last Days of Pompeii
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Destroyer
Beau Geste
Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President
The Human Comedy

Top Movie Credits

Stand Up and Cheer! Boy at Audition for Miss Adams
Remember the Day Pitcher (uncredited)
Courage of Lassie Pete Merrick
Destroyer Sobbing Sailor
Beau Geste Augustus Brandon (as a Child)
The Human Comedy Hubert Ackley III (uncredited)