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

The Cheaters
Remember the Day
Courage of Lassie
The Pride of the Yankees
The Human Comedy
Stand Up and Cheer!
Beau Geste
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
The Big Broadcast of 1937
Destroyer

Top Movie Credits

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