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William Holden was an American actor who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for Stalag 17 (1953) and starred in many classic films. Learn about his early life, career, military service, personal life and death in this comprehensive biography.
IMDb profile of William Holden, a Hollywood star for almost four decades, from Golden Boy (1939) to The Wild Bunch (1969). Learn about his life, career, roles, achievements, and legacy.
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William Holden (born April 17, 1918, O’Fallon, Illinois, U.S.—found dead November 16, 1981, Santa Monica, California) was an American film star who perfected the role of the cynic who acts heroically in spite of his scorn or pessimism.
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Dec 27, 2022 · The actor who played Joe Gillis in "Sunset Boulevard" died from blood loss after tripping over a rug in his apartment. He had a long history of alcoholism and bitterness about his Hollywood career.
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- STALAG 17 (1953) Directed by Billy Wilder. Screenplay by Edwin Blum and Billy Wilder, based on the play by Donald Bevan and Edmund Trzcinski. Starring William Holden, Don Taylor, Otto Preminger, Robert Strauss, Harvey Lembeck, Peter Graves, Sig Ruman.
- NETWORK (1976) Directed by Sidney Lumet. Written by Paddy Chayefsky. Starring Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch, Robert Duvall, Wesley Addy, Ned Beatty, Beatrice Straight.
- SUNSET BLVD. (1950) Directed by Billy Wilder. Written by Charles Brackett, Billy Wilder, and D.M. Marshman Jr., Starring William Holden, Gloria Swanson, Erich von Stroheim, Nancy Olson, Fred Clark, Lloyd Gough, Cecil B. DeMille.
- THE WILD BUNCH (1969) Directed by Sam Peckinpah. Screenplay by Walon Green and Sam Peckinpah, story by Green and Roy N. Sickner. Starring William Holden, Ernest Borgnine, Robert Ryan, Edmond O’Brien, Warren Oates, Jaime Sanchez, Ben Johnson.
Learn about the life and career of William Holden, one of Hollywood's most durable and engaging stars. From his breakthrough role in Golden Boy (1939) to his Oscar-winning performance in Stalag 17 (1953), explore his filmography, awards, trivia and more.
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Jan 23, 2016 · Learn about the actor's career, his marriages, his affairs and his tragic death. Discover how he starred with Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Jackie Kennedy and more.
