David Holt

David Holt

Deceased · Born: Aug 14, 1927 · Died: Nov 15, 2003

Personal Details

BornAug 14, 1927 Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Parents
  • Martha R Massey Holt
Relatives
  • Betty Holt (Sibling)
  • Ricky Holt (Sibling)

Biography

David Jack Holt, an American actor, was born on August 14, 1927, and was initially trained to become the male counterpart of the renowned child star Shirley Temple at the tender age of seven.

Throughout the 1930s and 1940s, Holt appeared in numerous supporting roles in films as a juvenile actor, showcasing his acting prowess at a young age. However, as he entered adulthood, he faced family-related stress and ultimately decided to leave the acting profession by the time he was 25 years old.

Following his departure from the acting world, Holt went on to experience significant success as a songwriter, demonstrating his versatility and talent beyond the realm of acting. Tragically, he passed away on November 15, 2003, at the age of 76, leaving behind a legacy as a multifaceted artist.

Career

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1954
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1953
{"id":69051,"title":"Wild Weed","year":"1949","character":"Bob Lester","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/wild-weed","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69051.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69051.jpg"},"released":1}
1949
Wild Weed
Wild Weed as Bob Lester
{"id":69189,"title":"Sky Liner","year":"1949","character":"Buford","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/sky-liner","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69189.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69189.jpg"},"released":1}
Sky Liner
Sky Liner as Buford
{"id":175062,"title":"Hot Cargo","year":"1946","character":"Peter Chapman","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/hot-cargo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175062.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175062.jpg"},"released":1}
1946
Hot Cargo
Hot Cargo as Peter Chapman
{"id":198657,"title":"Affairs of Geraldine","year":"1946","character":"Percy McBride","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/affairs-of-geraldine","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_198657.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_198657.jpg"},"released":1}
Affairs of Geraldine
Affairs of Geraldine as Percy McBride
{"id":70067,"title":"Courage of Lassie","year":"1946","character":"Pete Merrick","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/courage-of-lassie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70067.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70067.jpg"},"released":1}
Courage of Lassie
Courage of Lassie as Pete Merrick
{"id":70396,"title":"The Cheaters","year":"1945","character":"Reggie Pidgeon","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-cheaters","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70396.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70396.jpg"},"released":1}
1945
The Cheaters
The Cheaters as Reggie Pidgeon
{"id":175232,"title":"Henry Aldrich, Boy Scout","year":"1944","character":"Irwin Barrett (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/henry-aldrich-boy-scout","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175232.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175232.jpg"},"released":1}
1944
Henry Aldrich, Boy Scout
Henry Aldrich, Boy Scout as Irwin Barrett (uncredited)
{"id":187276,"title":"Top Man","year":"1943","character":"Archie Fleming","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/top-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_187276.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_187276.jpg"},"released":1}
1943
Top Man
Top Man as Archie Fleming
{"id":70842,"title":"Destroyer","year":"1943","character":"Sobbing Sailor","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/destroyer-1943","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70842.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70842.jpg"},"released":1}
Destroyer
Destroyer as Sobbing Sailor
{"id":32446,"title":"The Human Comedy","year":"1943","character":"Hubert Ackley III (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-human-comedy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32446.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32446.jpg"},"released":1}
The Human Comedy
The Human Comedy as Hubert Ackley III (uncredited)
{"id":10429,"title":"The Pride of the Yankees","year":"1942","character":"Billy (Age 17)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-pride-of-the-yankees","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10429.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10429.jpg"},"released":1}
1942
{"id":71511,"title":"Remember the Day","year":"1941","character":"Pitcher (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/remember-the-day","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71511.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71511.jpg"},"released":1}
1941
Remember the Day
Remember the Day as Pitcher (uncredited)
{"id":175714,"title":"Military Academy","year":"1940","character":"Sandy Blake","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/military-academy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175714.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175714.jpg"},"released":1}
1940
Military Academy
Military Academy as Sandy Blake
{"id":14726,"title":"Beau Geste","year":"1939","character":"Augustus Brandon (as a Child)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/beau-geste","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14726.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14726.jpg"},"released":1}
1939
Beau Geste
Beau Geste as Augustus Brandon (as a Child)
{"id":95247,"title":"The Adventures of Tom Sawyer","year":"1938","character":"Sid Sawyer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-adventures-of-tom-sawyer-1938","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95247.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95247.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
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1936
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1935
Age of Indiscretion
Age of Indiscretion as William Anthony "Bill" Lenhart
{"id":73770,"title":"The Last Days of Pompeii","year":"1935","character":"Flavius as a Boy","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-last-days-of-pompeii","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73770.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73770.jpg"},"released":1}
The Last Days of Pompeii
The Last Days of Pompeii as Flavius as a Boy
{"id":83304,"title":"Men Without Names","year":"1935","character":"David Sherwood","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/men-without-names","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83304.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83304.jpg"},"released":1}
Men Without Names
Men Without Names as David Sherwood
{"id":74253,"title":"Stand Up and Cheer!","year":"1934","character":"Boy at Audition for Miss Adams","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/stand-up-and-cheer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74253.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74253.jpg"},"released":1}
1934
Stand Up and Cheer!
Stand Up and Cheer! as Boy at Audition for Miss Adams