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

Beau Geste
The Last Days of Pompeii
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
The Pride of the Yankees
Remember the Day
Courage of Lassie
Destroyer
The Human Comedy
The Big Broadcast of 1936
Top Man

Top Movie Credits

Beau Geste Augustus Brandon (as a Child)
Remember the Day Pitcher (uncredited)
Courage of Lassie Pete Merrick
Destroyer Sobbing Sailor
The Human Comedy Hubert Ackley III (uncredited)
Top Man Archie Fleming