Portrait of Geoffrey Holder

Geoffrey Holder

Bio: Born in Port of Spain, Trinidad of African descent, Holder was an actor known for his towering 200-centimeter (6'6") height, heavily accented deep basso voice and hearty laugh. With that and his appearance in the 1970s 7 Up soft drink "uncola" advertising campaign, Holder's image quickly became recognizable
Born: Fri, Aug 01 1930
Birthplace: Port-of-Spain, Trinidad

Death: Sun, Oct 05 2014
Geoffrey Holder is 84 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Magistical
The Magistical
Geoffrey Holder was
78 in The Magistical
as 'Narrator'.
Sun, Oct 19 2008
Poster of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Geoffrey Holder was
74 in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Wed, Jul 13 2005
Poster of Carmen & Geoffrey
Carmen & Geoffrey
Geoffrey Holder was
74 in Carmen & Geoffrey
as 'Self'.
Fri, Feb 04 2005
Poster of Bear in the Big Blue House LIVE! - Surprise Party
Bear in the Big Blue House LIVE! - Surprise Party
Geoffrey Holder was
71 in Bear in the Big Blue House LIVE! - Surprise Party
as 'Ray'.
Wed, Jun 12 2002
Poster of Chance or Coincidence
Chance or Coincidence
Geoffrey Holder was
68 in Chance or Coincidence
as 'Gerry'.
Wed, Nov 18 1998
Poster of Going, Going, Almost Gone! Animals in Danger
Going, Going, Almost Gone! Animals in Danger
Geoffrey Holder was
64 in Going, Going, Almost Gone! Animals in Danger
Sat, Apr 01 1995
Poster of Boomerang
Boomerang
Geoffrey Holder was
61 in Boomerang
as 'Nelson'.
Tue, Jun 30 1992
Poster of Tropical Rainforest
Tropical Rainforest
Geoffrey Holder was
61 in Tropical Rainforest
as 'Narrator'.
Sat, Feb 01 1992
Poster of Night of 100 Stars III
Night of 100 Stars III
Geoffrey Holder was
59 in Night of 100 Stars III
as 'Self'.
Mon, May 21 1990
Poster of Ghost of a Chance
Ghost of a Chance
Geoffrey Holder was
56 in Ghost of a Chance
as 'Johnson'.
Tue, May 12 1987
Poster of Christmas
Christmas
Geoffrey Holder was
56 in Christmas
as 'Ghost of Christmas Future'.
Mon, Dec 01 1986
Poster of Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
Geoffrey Holder was
54 in Night of 100 Stars II
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Geoffrey Holder was
53 in Alice in Wonderland
as 'Cheshire Cat'.
Mon, Oct 03 1983
Poster of All By Myself: The Eartha Kitt Story
All By Myself: The Eartha Kitt Story
Geoffrey Holder was
52 in All By Myself: The Eartha Kitt Story
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 10 1982
Poster of Annie
Annie
Geoffrey Holder was
51 in Annie
as 'Punjab'.
Fri, May 21 1982
Poster of Lights, Camera, Annie!
Lights, Camera, Annie!
Geoffrey Holder was
51 in Lights, Camera, Annie!
as 'Self / Punjab'.
Sun, Mar 07 1982
Poster of The Gold Bug
The Gold Bug
Geoffrey Holder was
49 in The Gold Bug
as 'Jupiter'.
Sat, Feb 02 1980
Poster of Swashbuckler
Swashbuckler
Geoffrey Holder was
45 in Swashbuckler
as 'Cudjo'.
Thu, Jul 29 1976
Poster of The Noah
The Noah
Geoffrey Holder was
44 in The Noah
as 'Friday'.
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Goggles!
Goggles!
Geoffrey Holder was
43 in Goggles!
as '(voice)'.
Fri, Jun 21 1974
Poster of Live and Let Die
Live and Let Die
Geoffrey Holder was
42 in Live and Let Die
as 'Baron Samedi'.
Wed, Jun 27 1973
Poster of Bond 1973: The Lost Documentary
Bond 1973: The Lost Documentary
Geoffrey Holder was
42 in Bond 1973: The Lost Documentary
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jun 21 1973
Poster of The Man Without a Country
The Man Without a Country
Geoffrey Holder was
42 in The Man Without a Country
as 'Slave on Ship'.
Tue, Apr 24 1973
Poster of Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask
Geoffrey Holder was
42 in Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask
as 'Sorcerer'.
Sun, Aug 06 1972
Poster of Krakatoa, East of Java
Krakatoa, East of Java
Geoffrey Holder was
38 in Krakatoa, East of Java
as 'Sailor'.
Thu, Dec 26 1968
Poster of Doctor Dolittle
Doctor Dolittle
Geoffrey Holder was
37 in Doctor Dolittle
as 'William Shakespeare X'.
Tue, Dec 05 1967
Poster of Androcles and the Lion
Androcles and the Lion
Geoffrey Holder was
37 in Androcles and the Lion
as 'Lion'.
Wed, Nov 15 1967
Poster of Aladdin
Aladdin
Geoffrey Holder was
27 in Aladdin
as 'Genie'.
Fri, Feb 21 1958
Poster of Carib Gold
Carib Gold
Geoffrey Holder was
27 in Carib Gold
as 'Voo Doo Dancer'.
Mon, Sep 30 1957

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 Cyberchase
Cyberchase
Geoffrey Holder was
71+ in Cyberchase
as 'Master Pi (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 21 2002
Poster of Bear in the Big Blue House
Bear in the Big Blue House
Geoffrey Holder was
67+ in Bear in the Big Blue House
as 'Ray the Sun'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 20 1997
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Geoffrey Holder was
40+ in Great Performances
as 'Cheshire Cat'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Geoffrey Holder was
32+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of DuPont Show of the Month
DuPont Show of the Month
Geoffrey Holder was
27+ in DuPont Show of the Month
as 'Genie'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1957