John Holland

About

John Holland (May 16, 1908 – May 21, 1993) was an American actor and singer. John Holland was born Harold Boggess in Fremont, Nebraska. He adopted his grandfather's name John Holland as a stage name. He began acting in Hollywood films in 1937, and later appeared on numerous television series, including Hawaiian Eye, Wagon Train, and Perry Mason. His most notable film credits were My Fair Lady (1964), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1967), and Chinatown (1974). In addition to film and television, Holland acted in musical theater, such as the Broadway production of Peter Pan (1954), and in plays, such as the touring company of The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial. He received positive reviews for his performance in a concert titled "The California Night of Music" in Los Angeles in September 1937. He often gave free concerts during visits to his parents in Alton, Illinois,...

Known for

Perry MasonSeries • 1957Wagon TrainSeries • 1957The Twilight ZoneSeries • 1959The Mary Tyler Moore ShowSeries • 1970The Bob Newhart ShowSeries • 1972Alfred Hitchcock PresentsSeries • 1955Battlestar GalacticaSeries • 1978Honey WestSeries • 1965ChinatownMovie • 1974My Fair LadyMovie • 1964A Gathering of EaglesMovie • 1963The Three MusketeersMovie • 1948Romance on the High SeasMovie • 1948The Strongest Man in the WorldMovie • 1975From Noon Till ThreeMovie • 1976Invisible AgentMovie • 1942How to Succeed in Business Without Really TryingMovie • 1967My Dear SecretaryMovie • 1948Fear No EvilMovie • 1981The Girl in Black StockingsMovie • 1957Moon PilotMovie • 1962Blonde IceMovie • 1948Pot o' GoldMovie • 1941Peter PanMovie • 1960