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Earl Holliman

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Henry Earl Holliman (September 11, 1928 - November 25, 2024) was an American actor, animal rights activist and singer known for his many character roles in films, mostly westerns and dramas, in the 1950s and 1960s. He won a Golden Globe Award for the film The Rainmaker (1956) and portrayed Sergeant Bill Crowley on the television police drama Police Woman throughout its 1974–1978 run
Born: Tue, Sep 11 1928
Birthplace: Delhi, Louisiana, USA

Death: Mon, Nov 25 2024
Earl Holliman is 96 years old
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Poster of Journey to Royal: A WWII Rescue Mission
Journey to Royal: A WWII Rescue Mission
Earl Holliman was 92 in Journey to Royal: A WWII Rescue Mission
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 02 2021
Poster of Children of 'Giant'
Children of 'Giant'
Earl Holliman was 86 in Children of 'Giant' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 17 2015
Poster of Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon
Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon
Earl Holliman was 78 in Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 14 2006
Poster of Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
Earl Holliman was 78 in Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 14 2006
Poster of The Perfect Tenant
The Perfect Tenant
Earl Holliman was 71 in The Perfect Tenant as 'Arthur Michaels'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 24 2000
Poster of Bad City Blues
Bad City Blues
Earl Holliman was 70 in Bad City Blues as 'Joe Gags'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 16 1999
Poster of Nightman
Nightman
Earl Holliman was 69 in Nightman as 'Frank Dominus'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 23 1997
Poster of Return to 'Giant'
Return to 'Giant'
Earl Holliman was 68 in Return to 'Giant' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 21 1996
Poster of Burt Lancaster: Daring to Reach
Burt Lancaster: Daring to Reach
Earl Holliman was 67 in Burt Lancaster: Daring to Reach as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1996
Poster of Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge
Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge
Earl Holliman was 59 in Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge as 'Jake Flagg'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 27 1987
Poster of American Harvest
American Harvest
Earl Holliman was 58 in American Harvest as 'Krab Hogan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 16 1987
Poster of Shattered: If Your Kid's on Drugs
Shattered: If Your Kid's on Drugs
Earl Holliman was 57 in Shattered: If Your Kid's on Drugs as 'Kim's Father'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Country Gold
Country Gold
Earl Holliman was 54 in Country Gold as 'Wade Purcell'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 23 1982
Poster of Sharky's Machine
Sharky's Machine
Earl Holliman was 53 in Sharky's Machine as 'Donald Hotchkins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1981
Poster of Where the Ladies Go
Where the Ladies Go
Earl Holliman was 51 in Where the Ladies Go as 'Buck'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1980
Poster of The Solitary Man
The Solitary Man
Earl Holliman was 51 in The Solitary Man as 'Dave Keyes'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 09 1979
Poster of Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff
Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff
Earl Holliman was 50 in Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff as 'Ed Eckles'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 13 1979
Poster of Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn
Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn
Earl Holliman was 48 in Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn as 'Ray Church'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 16 1977
Poster of Trapped
Trapped
Earl Holliman was 45 in Trapped as 'David Moore'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 13 1974
Poster of I Love You...Good-bye
I Love You...Good-bye
Earl Holliman was 45 in I Love You...Good-bye as 'Tom Chandler'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 12 1974
Poster of Cry Panic
Cry Panic
Earl Holliman was 45 in Cry Panic as 'Sheriff Ross Cabot'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 06 1974
Poster of The Six Million Dollar Man: Wine, Women and War
The Six Million Dollar Man: Wine, Women and War
Earl Holliman was 45 in The Six Million Dollar Man: Wine, Women and War as 'Harry Donner'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 20 1973
Poster of The Boy and the Bronc Buster: Part 1
The Boy and the Bronc Buster: Part 1
Earl Holliman was 44 in The Boy and the Bronc Buster: Part 1 as 'Cal Winslow'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 18 1973
Poster of The Biscuit Eater
The Biscuit Eater
Earl Holliman was 43 in The Biscuit Eater as 'Harve McNeil'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 22 1972
Poster of The Day They Hanged Kid Curry
The Day They Hanged Kid Curry
Earl Holliman was 43 in The Day They Hanged Kid Curry as 'Wheat'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 16 1971
Poster of Cannon
Cannon
Earl Holliman was 42 in Cannon as 'Magruder'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 26 1971
Poster of Montserrat
Montserrat
Earl Holliman was 42 in Montserrat as 'Luhan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 02 1971
Poster of Tribes
Tribes
Earl Holliman was 42 in Tribes as 'DePayster'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 10 1970
Poster of Smoke
Smoke
Earl Holliman was 41 in Smoke as 'Cal Finch'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1970
Poster of The Desperate Mission
The Desperate Mission
Earl Holliman was 41 in The Desperate Mission as 'Shad Clay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 20 1969
Poster of Anzio
Anzio
Earl Holliman was 39 in Anzio as 'Platoon Sgt. Abe Stimmler'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 24 1968
Poster of The Power
The Power
Earl Holliman was 39 in The Power as 'Prof. Talbot Scott aka Scotty'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 21 1968
Poster of A Covenant with Death
A Covenant with Death
Earl Holliman was 38 in A Covenant with Death as 'Brian Talbot'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 15 1967
Poster of The Sons of Katie Elder
The Sons of Katie Elder
Earl Holliman was 36 in The Sons of Katie Elder as 'Matt Elder'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1965
Poster of Summer and Smoke
Summer and Smoke
Earl Holliman was 33 in Summer and Smoke as 'Archie Kramer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 16 1961
Poster of Westinghouse Presents: The Dispossessed
Westinghouse Presents: The Dispossessed
Earl Holliman was 33 in Westinghouse Presents: The Dispossessed as 'Webster'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 23 1961
Poster of Armored Command
Armored Command
Earl Holliman was 32 in Armored Command as 'Mike'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 09 1961
Poster of Visit to a Small Planet
Visit to a Small Planet
Earl Holliman was 31 in Visit to a Small Planet as 'Conrad'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 04 1960
Poster of Last Train from Gun Hill
Last Train from Gun Hill
Earl Holliman was 30 in Last Train from Gun Hill as 'Rick Belden, Craig's Son'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 29 1959
Poster of The Trap
The Trap
Earl Holliman was 30 in The Trap as 'Tippy Anderson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 28 1959
Poster of Hot Spell
Hot Spell
Earl Holliman was 29 in Hot Spell as 'Buddy Duval'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 21 1958
Poster of Don't Go Near the Water
Don't Go Near the Water
Earl Holliman was 29 in Don't Go Near the Water as 'Adam Garrett'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 14 1957
Poster of The Dark Side of the Earth
The Dark Side of the Earth
Earl Holliman was 29 in The Dark Side of the Earth as 'Capt. Volodney'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 19 1957
Poster of Trooper Hook
Trooper Hook
Earl Holliman was 28 in Trooper Hook as 'Jeff Bennett'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 1957
Poster of Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
Earl Holliman was 28 in Gunfight at the O.K. Corral as 'Deputy Sheriff Charles 'Charlie' Bassett'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 30 1957
Poster of The Rainmaker
The Rainmaker
Earl Holliman was 28 in The Rainmaker as 'Jim Curry'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 13 1956
Poster of Giant
Giant
Earl Holliman was 28 in Giant as ''Bob' Dace'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 08 1956
Poster of The Burning Hills
The Burning Hills
Earl Holliman was 27 in The Burning Hills as 'Morton Bayliss'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1956
Poster of Forbidden Planet
Forbidden Planet
Earl Holliman was 27 in Forbidden Planet as 'Cookie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 1956
Poster of I Died a Thousand Times
I Died a Thousand Times
Earl Holliman was 27 in I Died a Thousand Times as 'Red'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 09 1955
Poster of The Big Combo
The Big Combo
Earl Holliman was 26 in The Big Combo as 'Mingo'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 13 1955
Poster of The Bridges at Toko-Ri
The Bridges at Toko-Ri
Earl Holliman was 26 in The Bridges at Toko-Ri as 'Nestor Gamidge'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1954
Poster of Broken Lance
Broken Lance
Earl Holliman was 26 in Broken Lance as 'Denny Devereaux'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 25 1954
Poster of Tennessee Champ
Tennessee Champ
Earl Holliman was 25 in Tennessee Champ as 'Happy Jackfield'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 03 1954
Poster of East of Sumatra
East of Sumatra
Earl Holliman was 25 in East of Sumatra as 'Cupid (as Henry Earl Hopliman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 23 1953
Poster of Devil's Canyon
Devil's Canyon
Earl Holliman was 24 in Devil's Canyon as 'Prisoner'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 13 1953
Poster of Scared Stiff
Scared Stiff
Earl Holliman was 24 in Scared Stiff as 'Elevator Operator (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 27 1953
Poster of The Girls of Pleasure Island
The Girls of Pleasure Island
Earl Holliman was 24 in The Girls of Pleasure Island as 'Marine (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 01 1953
Poster of Destination Gobi
Destination Gobi
Earl Holliman was 24 in Destination Gobi as 'Frank Swenson (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1953
Poster of Pony Soldier
Pony Soldier
Earl Holliman was 23 in Pony Soldier as 'Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 01 1952

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Night Man
Night Man
Earl Holliman was 69+ in Night Man as 'Frank Dominus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 20 1997
Poster of Caroline in the City
Caroline in the City
Earl Holliman was 67+ in Caroline in the City as 'Fred Duffy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 1995
Poster of Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait
Earl Holliman was 65+ in Intimate Portrait as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of Delta
Delta
Earl Holliman was 64+ in Delta as 'Darden Towe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 15 1992
Poster of The Larry Sanders Show
The Larry Sanders Show
Earl Holliman was 63+ in The Larry Sanders Show as 'Earl Holliman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 15 1992
Poster of P.S. I Luv U
P.S. I Luv U
Earl Holliman was 63+ in P.S. I Luv U as 'Matthew Durning'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1991
Poster of Captain Planet and the Planeteers
Captain Planet and the Planeteers
Earl Holliman was 62+ in Captain Planet and the Planeteers as 'Milton (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 15 1990
Poster of In the Heat of the Night
In the Heat of the Night
Earl Holliman was 59+ in In the Heat of the Night as 'Dr. Lambert'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 06 1988
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Earl Holliman was 56+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Sheriff J.T. Tanner, Wayne Platte'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of The Thorn Birds
The Thorn Birds
Earl Holliman was 54+ in The Thorn Birds as 'Luddie Mueller'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 1983
Poster of Hotel
Hotel
Earl Holliman was 53+ in Hotel
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 21 1982
Poster of CHiPs
CHiPs
Earl Holliman was 49+ in CHiPs as 'Earl Holliman (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1977
Poster of Dinah!
Dinah!
Earl Holliman was 46+ in Dinah! as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974
Poster of Police Woman
Police Woman
Earl Holliman was 46+ in Police Woman as 'Lt. Bill Crowley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Earl Holliman was 45+ in The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1973
Poster of Police Story
Police Story
Earl Holliman was 44+ in Police Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973
Poster of The Streets of San Francisco
The Streets of San Francisco
Earl Holliman was 44+ in The Streets of San Francisco as 'Chris Conway'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1972
Poster of The Rookies
The Rookies
Earl Holliman was 44+ in The Rookies
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1972
Poster of Alias Smith and Jones
Alias Smith and Jones
Earl Holliman was 42+ in Alias Smith and Jones
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 05 1971
Poster of Medical Center
Medical Center
Earl Holliman was 41+ in Medical Center
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1969
Poster of Marcus Welby, M.D.
Marcus Welby, M.D.
Earl Holliman was 41+ in Marcus Welby, M.D. as 'Father Hugh'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 1969
Poster of It Takes a Thief
It Takes a Thief
Earl Holliman was 39+ in It Takes a Thief as 'Major Arlin McCoy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 1968
Poster of Judd for the Defense
Judd for the Defense
Earl Holliman was 38+ in Judd for the Defense
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1967
Poster of Custer
Custer
Earl Holliman was 38+ in Custer
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 06 1967
Poster of Ironside
Ironside
Earl Holliman was 38+ in Ironside as 'Gordy Brokaw'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967
Poster of The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
Earl Holliman was 37+ in The F.B.I. as 'Robert Charles Porter, Drake Faron, Walker Carr, Frank'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965
Poster of The Great Adventure
The Great Adventure
Earl Holliman was 35+ in The Great Adventure as 'Will Cross'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1963
Poster of The Fugitive
The Fugitive
Earl Holliman was 35+ in The Fugitive as 'Charley Judd'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Earl Holliman was 34+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Wide Country
The Wide Country
Earl Holliman was 34+ in The Wide Country
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1962
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
Earl Holliman was 34+ in The Virginian as 'Wiley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Earl Holliman was 33+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Earl Holliman was 33+ in Bus Stop
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 1961
Poster of Dr. Kildare
Dr. Kildare
Earl Holliman was 33+ in Dr. Kildare as 'Capt. Bob Hill'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1961
Poster of Insight
Insight
Earl Holliman was 32+ in Insight as 'Fleming'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1960
Poster of Checkmate
Checkmate
Earl Holliman was 32+ in Checkmate as 'Jack Quentin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1960
Poster of Hotel de Paree
Hotel de Paree
Earl Holliman was 31+ in Hotel de Paree
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Earl Holliman was 31+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Mike Ferris'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of Bonanza
Bonanza
Earl Holliman was 31+ in Bonanza as 'Sherman Clegg'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Earl Holliman was 30+ in Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 06 1958
Poster of The Lux Show
The Lux Show
Earl Holliman was 29+ in The Lux Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 1957
Poster of Matinee Theater
Matinee Theater
Earl Holliman was 27+ in Matinee Theater
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 31 1955
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Earl Holliman was 26+ in Gunsmoke as 'Will, Hackett, Boone Shadler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Earl Holliman was 24+ in General Electric Theater as 'David Seymour'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Earl Holliman was 20+ in Studio One as 'Wayne Pilgrim'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948
Poster of Kraft Television Theatre
Kraft Television Theatre
Earl Holliman was 18+ in Kraft Television Theatre as 'Danny Smith'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 07 1947
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Earl Holliman was 15+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self - Audience Member'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944