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Julian Holloway

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Julian Holloway

Born June 24, 1944 in Watlington, Oxfordshire, England, UKDied February 16, 202551 films

Julian Holloway (June 24, 1944 - February 16, 2025) was a British actor. For over six decades, he enjoyed a long and varied career on stage and screen. The son of comedic actor and singer Stanley Holloway and chorus dancer Violet Lane, he made his theatrical debut in London's West End in "All Square" (1963). Other West End credits include Christopher Hampton's first play "When Did You Last See My Mother?", Colin Spencer's "Spitting Image", replacing Michael Gambon in Alan Ayckbourn's trilogy "The Norman Conquests", and a revival of "Arsenic And Old Lace". He performed in many of the "Carry On" films, starting with Follow That Camel (1967).

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Around 1970, Holloway began to work primarily in television, including guest roles in Elizabeth R., The New Avengers, Doctor Who, and Rumpole of the Bailey. He also continued to work in theater as a director and producer. In the early 1990s, Holloway moved to California, where he would appear in American programs such as Beverly Hills, 90210 and Remember WENN. In 1993, he made his Broadway debut in a revival of "My Fair Lady" (playing the role of Alfred P. Doolittle originated by his father). Later film appearances included A Christmas Carol (2009) and The Rum Diary (2011).

Holloway also established himself as a prolific voice actor, notably as a regular in the series James Bond Jr. (1991), Where's Waldo (1991), Captain Zed And The Zee Zone (1991 - 1992), and Father of the Pride (2004 - 2005). He had a recurring role as the voice of Death in Cartoon Network's Regular Show (2011 - 2017) and as Prime Minister Almec Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008-2020). Holloway also performed as a vocal artist for several video games, such as Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) and Star Wars: The Old Republic (2011).

Holloway was briefly married to actress Zena Walker in 1971. In 1976, he had a brief relationship with Tessa Dahl, daughter of Patricia Neal and Roald Dahl. The relationship produced one daughter, the author and former model Sophie Dahl. He was later married to voice over artist and actress Debbie Wheeler from 1991 until their divorce in 1996. Holloway died on February 16, 2025, aged 80.

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51 films as actor
  1. 2011The Rum DiaryWolsley
  2. 2009A Christmas CarolFat Cook / Portly Gentleman #2 / Business Man #3 (voice)
  3. 2006Toot & Puddle: I'll Be Home for Christmas(voice)
  4. 2003Wilde Stories: The Nightingale and the RoseProfessor (voice)
  5. 1992Grass RootsElton Hunter
  6. 1989Doctor Who: SurvivalPaterson
  7. 1989The Endless GameWaddington
  8. 1989Bosses From Hell
  9. 1989Sales People from Hell
  10. 1989Interviewers From Hell
  11. 1986Darlin' ClementineMr. Yorkshire
  12. 1983The Gay Lord QuexSir Chichester Frayne
  13. 1983The Scarlet and the BlackAlfred West
  14. 1980Rough CutRonnie Taylor
  15. 1979PorridgeMr. Bainbridge
  16. 1978FlayedGrinling
  17. 1978Sammy's Super T-ShirtMr. Trotter
  18. 1977Street PartyKen Howard
  19. 1976Carry On EnglandMajor Butcher
  20. 1975Naughty GirlsVoice
  21. 1975SnookerFrancis
  22. 1975The HostagesDoctor
  23. 1974The Importance of Being EarnestAlgernon Moncrieff
  24. 1974The StudSpencer
  25. 1973Carry on ChristmasAngle Leader / Captain Rhodes / Shopper
  26. 1973What a Carry On!
  27. 1973SecretsRobinson
  28. 1972The Incredible Robert Baldick: Never Come NightThomas Wingham
  29. 1972Young WinstonCapt. Baker
  30. 1972The Spy's WifeMan
  31. 1971Carry On at Your ConvenienceRoger (uncredited)
  32. 1971Thank You Very MuchJohn
  33. 1971Carry On HenrySir Thomas
  34. 1970Robin RedbreastJake
  35. 1970Ryan's DaughterMajor Doryan (voice) (uncredited)
  36. 1970Carry On LovingAdrian
  37. 1970Scream and Scream AgainDetective Constable Griffin
  38. 1969Carry On CampingJim Tanner
  39. 1969The Last Shot You HearBrash Young Man
  40. 1968Hostile WitnessPercy
  41. 1968Carry On Up the KhyberMajor Shorthouse
  42. 1967I'll Never Forget What's'isnamePartygoer
  43. 1967Carry On DoctorSimmons
  44. 1967Follow That CamelTicket Collector
  45. 1967The JokersMan at Party
  46. 1965Catch Us If You CanAsst. Director
  47. 1965The Knack... and How to Get ItGuardsman (uncredited)
  48. 1965The Pleasure GirlsHanger-On
  49. 1964A Hard Day's NightAdrian (uncredited)
  50. 1964Nothing But the BestBank Clerk
  51. 1963Five to OneSergeant Jenkins