About
Born Patrick George Parsons, Patrick spent part of his childhood in India with his uncle. Patrick was sent to Christ's Hospital, a famous charity school in England, where he formed a close friendship with a boy in the same boarding house, the future film star, Michael Wilding. Some thought Holt was the better actor. He started his career in repertory theatres, and in 1939, landed a lead on the London stage. WWII broke out, and he joined the army, cutting his venture into stage time. He saw service in Burma, Singapore and India, often on secret missions behind enemy lines. By the end of the war, Patrick had rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel. After the war, Patrick joined the J. Arthur Rank charm school and established himself as a leading actor of the 1950s second features ('B-films'). Quinlan has called him 'the Dennis Price of B-films..By evolving into a character actor, he...
Known for
EmmerdaleSeries • 1972
The AvengersSeries • 1961
The SaintSeries • 1962
No Hiding PlaceSeries • 1959
Dixon of Dock GreenSeries • 1955
ThunderballMovie • 1965
IvanhoeSeries • 1958
Sir Francis DrakeSeries • 1961
Mark SaberSeries • 1954
PoldarkSeries • 1975
SurvivorsSeries • 1975
WarshipSeries • 1973
The Wild GeeseMovie • 1978
The Sea WolvesMovie • 1980
When Dinosaurs Ruled the EarthMovie • 1970
IvanhoeMovie • 1952
The Whistle BlowerMovie • 1986
I Was Monty's DoubleMovie • 1958
The Magic ChristianMovie • 1969
Genghis KhanMovie • 1965
CromwellMovie • 1970
Young WinstonMovie • 1972
Too Hot to HandleMovie • 1960
Guns at BatasiMovie • 1964