Harry Holman facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Harry Holman
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Holman in 1909
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Harry James Holman
March 15, 1862 Conway, Missouri, U.S.
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| Died | May 3, 1947 (aged 85) Hollywood, California, U.S.
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| Resting place | Memorial Park Cemetery, Enid, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Other names | Harold Holman |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1903–1947 |
Harry James Holman (born March 15, 1862 – died May 3, 1947) was a talented American actor. He was known for playing many different types of characters in movies. He appeared in about 130 films between 1923 and 1947, making him a very busy actor during his time!
Who Was Harry Holman?
Harry Holman was born in Conway, Missouri. He didn't finish high school, leaving in the ninth grade to follow his dream of becoming an actor. He started acting in films around 1930. Harry was often cast as important people like mayors, judges, lawyers, or rich businessmen. He was great at playing these roles!
Famous Movie Roles
Many people today remember Harry Holman from some classic movies. He played Professor Richmond in the 1935 film Hoi Polloi. In this movie, he tried to teach the funny Three Stooges how to be proper gentlemen.
Harry also worked often with the famous director Frank Capra. He appeared in Capra's films, including Meet John Doe (1941), where he played the mayor. He was also the confused high school teacher, Mr. Partridge, in the beloved 1946 movie It's a Wonderful Life.
Early Career in Theater
Before movies, Harry Holman was a well-known stage actor. He performed on Broadway, which is a famous theater district in New York City. He also performed in vaudeville, which was a popular type of entertainment with different acts like comedy and music. Harry had his own group called the Harry Holman Comedy Company. He was especially famous for a comedy act called "Hard-Boiled Hampton." He stopped performing in vaudeville around 1929 or 1932 to focus more on films.
Harry Holman passed away on May 3, 1947, in Hollywood, California.
Images for kids
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Holman in Oliver Twist (1933)
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