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Stuart Holmes

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Stuart Holmes

Born March 10, 1884 in Chicago, Illinois, USADied December 29, 1971289 films

Stuart Holmes (born Joseph Liebchen; March 10, 1884 – December 29, 1971) was an American actor and sculptor whose career spanned seven decades. He appeared in almost 450 films between 1909 and 1964, sometimes credited as Stewart Holmes.

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Holmes's film career began in 1911 and ended with The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962).

As a sculptor, Holmes created work for at least three California United States post offices — in Oceanside (1936), Claremont (1937), and Bell (1937).

For 20 years, Holmes performed in vaudeville and on stage, with the latter often being in Shakespeare's plays. His work in the theater included a stint in Germany.

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Singin' in the Rain posterFirst watchSingin' in the Rain19528.1as J. Cumberland Spendrill III (uncredited)In 1927 Hollywood, a silent film star falls for a chorus girl just as he and his paranoid screen partner struggle to make the difficult transition to talking pictures.View film

Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
North by Northwest poster8.0North by Northwest1959The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance poster7.8The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance1962The Best Years of Our Lives poster7.7The Best Years of Our Lives1946Gentlemen Prefer Blondes poster7.3Gentlemen Prefer Blondes1953Limelight poster7.9Limelight1952Gilda poster7.5Gilda1946The Ghost and Mrs. Muir poster7.5The Ghost and Mrs. Muir1947Around the World in 80 Days poster6.7Around the World in 80 Days1956

Filmography

289 films as actor
  1. 1964Youngblood HawkeTheatregoer (uncredited)
  2. 1964Seven Days in MaySenate Committee Member (uncredited)
  3. 1962Five Weeks in a BalloonBalloon Exhibition Spectator (uncredited)
  4. 1962Jack the Giant KillerCelebration Guest (uncredited)
  5. 1962The Man Who Shot Liberty ValanceStatehood Audience Member (uncredited)
  6. 1961Pocketful of MiraclesClub Patron (uncredited)
  7. 1960Please Don't Eat the DaisiesMona's Bald Party Guest (uncredited)
  8. 1959The Story on Page OneJuror (uncredited)
  9. 1959The Blue AngelClub Patron (uncredited)
  10. 1959It Started with a KissParty Guest (uncredited)
  11. 1959North by NorthwestHotel Lounge Patron (uncredited)
  12. 1959The HangmanHotel Guest (uncredited)
  13. 1959The Horse SoldiersPassenger to Newton Station (uncredited)
  14. 1958The Last HurrahMan (uncredited)
  15. 1958Some Came RunningClub Patron (uncredited)
  16. 1958Party GirlJuror (uncredited)
  17. 1958The High Cost of LovingOffice Worker in Hallway (uncredited)
  18. 1957Until They SailTownsman (uncredited)
  19. 1957The Helen Morgan StorySpeakeasy Patron (uncredited)
  20. 1957Gunfight at the O.K. CorralBarfly (uncredited)
  21. 1957The Wings of EaglesProducer (uncredited)
  22. 1956Around the World in 80 DaysExtra (uncredited)
  23. 1956The Search for Bridey MurphyGuest (Uncredited)
  24. 1956High SocietyParty Guest (uncredited)
  25. 1955It's Always Fair WeatherStreet Passerby in Roller Skating Number (uncredited)
  26. 1955Ain't Misbehavin'Party Guest (uncredited)
  27. 1955The CobwebMr. Wietz
  28. 1954A Star Is BornSpectator (uncredited)
  29. 1954Duffy of San QuentinJudge
  30. 1953Ride, Vaquero!minor role (uncredited)
  31. 1953Gentlemen Prefer BlondesNightclub Patron (uncredited)
  32. 1953Julius CaesarSenator (uncredited)
  33. 1953Remains to Be SeenTravis Reverecombe (uncredited)
  34. 1952LimelightDinner Guest (uncredited)
  35. 1952Singin' in the RainJ. Cumberland Spendrill III (uncredited)
  36. 1951Too Young to KissRestaurant Patron (uncredited)
  37. 1951RhubarbGolfer (uncredited)
  38. 1951People Will TalkFaculty Board Member (uncredited)
  39. 1951His Kind of WomanLodge Guest (uncredited)
  40. 1951Darling, How Could You!Dancer on Ship (Uncredited)
  41. 1951Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible ManFight Spectator (uncredited)
  42. 1951The Sword of Monte CristoChatelain
  43. 1950Where Danger LivesMan (uncredited)
  44. 1950The FuriesParty Guest (uncredited)
  45. 1950Rocketship X-MReporter (uncredited)
  46. 1950Father of the BrideWedding Guest in Dream Sequence (uncredited)
  47. 1950The Baron of ArizonaMan in the Governor's Mansion (uncredited)
  48. 1949Red, Hot and BlueRestaurant Patron (uncredited)
  49. 1949You're My EverythingMan in Audience (uncredited)
  50. 1949Alias Nick BealMinister
  51. 1949A Letter to Three WivesOld Man at Table (uncredited)
  52. 1948Street CornerJudge
  53. 1948The CreeperMedical Examiner
  54. 1948Night Has a Thousand EyesScientist (uncredited)
  55. 1948Romance on the High SeasShip Passenger (uncredited)
  56. 1948Silver RiverInvestor (uncredited)
  57. 1947The Judge Steps OutDiner on Train (uncredited)
  58. 1947Golden EarringsClub Member with Reynolds (uncredited)
  59. 1947Moss RosePompous English Colonel (uncredited)
  60. 1947The Ghost and Mrs. MuirMan Ordered Out of Train Compartment by Captain (uncredited)
  61. 1947The Private Affairs of Bel Ami
  62. 1947The Sea of GrassParty Guest (uncredited)
  63. 1947Fear in the NightMan with Packages in Elevator (uncredited)
  64. 1946The Best Years of Our LivesWedding Guest (uncredited)
  65. 1946GildaGambler at Banco Table (uncredited)
  66. 1945Saratoga TrunkMan in Gazebo (uncredited)
  67. 1945Voice of the WhistlerSinclair Executive (uncredited)
  68. 1945Lady on a Train
  69. 1945Thrill of a RomanceChess Player (uncredited)
  70. 1945Crime, Inc.Board Member (uncredited)
  71. 1945A Song to RememberConcert Attendee (uncredited)
  72. 1944The Missing JurorJuror (uncredited)
  73. 1944The ClimaxKing's Consul (Uncredited)
  74. 1944Crime by NightHotel Tenant (uncredited)
  75. 1944The Mask of DimitriosCasino Patron (uncredited)
  76. 1944Address UnknownGuest at Christening (uncredited)
  77. 1944Mr. SkeffingtonMan in Skeffington's Office (uncredited)
  78. 1944The White Cliffs of DoverBall Guest (uncredited)
  79. 1944Main Street TodayCitizen at Town Meeting (uncredited)
  80. 1944None Shall EscapeCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
  81. 1944Phantom LadyCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
  82. 1944The Lodger
  83. 1943There's Something About a Soldier
  84. 1943Find the BlackmailerRhodes' Butler
  85. 1943Action in the North AtlanticLieutenant-Commander at Meeting (uncredited)
  86. 1943The Mysterious DoctorCivil Defense Officer
  87. 1942The Hidden HandJudson, the butler (uncredited)
  88. 1942You Can't Escape ForeverDancer at Lonesome Club (uncredited)
  89. 1942Spy ShipHoffman - Nazi Agent
  90. 1942Murder in the Big HouseReporter (uncredited)
  91. 1942Wild Bill Hickok RidesJury Foreman
  92. 1941Manpower28 Club Bartender (uncredited)
  93. 1941Bad Men of MissouriTrain Conductor
  94. 1941The Wagons Roll at NightRural Taxi Driver (uncredited)
  95. 1940A Dispatch from ReutersCoach Attendant
  96. 1940No Time for ComedyBartender at Wyler's Party (uncredited)
  97. 1940Flowing GoldMan (uncredited)
  98. 1940Money and the WomanDepositor (uncredited)
  99. 1940The Sea Hawk(uncredited)
  100. 1940Three Faces WestExtra Farmer at Meeting
  101. 1940A Fugitive from JusticeReporter at Train Station (uncredited)
  102. 1940Tear Gas SquadDeputy city clerk Smith
  103. 1940An Angel from TexasExtra on Mayor's Platform
  104. 1940Alex in WonderlandHusband
  105. 1940Alice in MovielandHenry (uncredited)
  106. 1940Dr. Ehrlich's Magic BulletMale Nurse
  107. 1940Castle on the HudsonJury Foreman (uncredited)
  108. 1940Calling Philo VanceHertz (uncredited)
  109. 1939We Are Not AloneExtra with Cane at Train Station
  110. 1939British IntelligenceLuchow - German Soldier
  111. 1939Kid NightingaleBartender (uncredited)
  112. 1939The Roaring TwentiesTaxi Passenger (uncredited)
  113. 1939The Monroe DoctrineGrover Cleveland
  114. 1939On Your ToesMan in Hotel Lobby
  115. 1939Espionage AgentAmerican Tourist
  116. 1939Dust Be My DestinyJury Foreman (uncredited)
  117. 1939Slapsie Maxie'sWaiter (uncredited)
  118. 1939Angels Wash Their FacesPoliceman at Bowling Alley (uncredited)
  119. 1939Each Dawn I DieAccident Witness (uncredited)
  120. 1939The Old MaidMan at Train Station (uncredited)