About John Cecil Holm
Lived 1904 – 1981 (aged 76). John Cecil Holm was an American theatre director, actor, writer, stage actor and playwright.
John Cecil Holm (November 4, 1904, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – October 24, 1981, in Westerly, Rhode Island) was an American dramatist, theatre director and actor. He is best known for his 1935 play Three Men on a Horse, co-written with George Abbott. He was often billed as Cecil Holm as an actor, reserving his full name for his writing credits. Education Holm was educated at West Philadelphia High School and Perkiomen School
Broadway roles
Bloodstream (1932) as James Knox Dangerous Corner (1932) as Gordon Whitehouse Mary of Scotland (1933) as Jamie a guard Mr. President (1962) as Chester Kincaid Forty Carats (1969) as Mr. Latham
Film roles Year Title Role Notes1959 It Happened to Jane Aaron Caldwell 1970 Cauliflower Cupids
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Who was John Cecil Holm?
American actor and dramatist (1904-1981)
When was John Cecil Holm born?
John Cecil Holm was born on 4 November 1904 in Philadelphia.
When did John Cecil Holm die?
John Cecil Holm died on 24 October 1981 in Westerly.
What was John Cecil Holm's occupation?
John Cecil Holm was a theatre director, actor, writer, stage actor and playwright.
What nationality was John Cecil Holm?
John Cecil Holm was American.
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