Biography
John Holland (May 16, 1908 – May 21, 1993) was an American actor and singer. John Holland was born Harold Boggess in Fremont, Nebraska. He adopted his grandfather's name John Holland as a stage name. He began acting in Hollywood films in 1937, and later appeared on numerous television series, including Hawaiian Eye, Wagon Train, and Perry Mason. His most notable film credits were My Fair Lady (1964), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1967), and Chinatown (1974). In addition to film and television, Holland acted in musical theater, such as the Broadway production of Peter Pan (1954), and in plays, such as the touring company of The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial. He received positive reviews for his performance in a concert titled "The California Night of Music" in Los Angeles in September 1937. He often gave free concerts during visits to his parents in Alton, Illinois, accompanied by his father, organist Newton Boggess. John Holland died on May 21, 1993 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles at age 85. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Acted in 65
1980s
- 1981
1970s
- 1978
- 1976
- 1975
- 1974
Lost in the Stars
Van Jarsdale
- 1973
The New Perry Mason
TV
Adam's Rib
Judge McElroy · 3 episodes
- 1972
- 1970
1960s
- 1968
They Saved Hitler's Brain
Prof. John Coleman
- 1967
- 1965
The Naked Brigade
Major Hamilton
My Blood Runs Cold
Mr. Courtland
- 1964
Open the Door and See all the People
Antoine
- 1963
The Madmen of Mandoras
Prof. John Coleman
A Gathering of Eagles
Movie
Police Nurse
Edward Mayhall
- 1962
Air Patrol
Arthur Murcott
Moon Pilot
Joe McCord (uncredited)
- 1960
The High Powered Rifle
District Attorney
1950s
- 1959
- 1958
A Lust to Kill
Mayor Jonathan W. McKenzie
- 1957
- 1955
- 1954
- 1950
Rio Grande Patrol
Fowler
Second Chance
Dr. Matthews
1940s
- 1949
Law of the Golden West
Quentin Morell
State Department: File 649
Ballinger
- 1948
Behind Locked Doors
Dr. J.R. Bell (uncredited)
Sons of Adventure
Paul Kenyon
King of the Gamblers
Symonds
- 1947
The Voice of the Turtle
Henry Atherton
Big Town After Dark
District Attorney Harding (uncredited)
- 1942
Lucky Legs
Fur Salesman
Call of the Canyon
Willy Hitchcock
She's in the Army
Wally Lundigan - Columnist
Take a Letter, Darling
Secretary
House of Errors
Paul Gordon
Don Winslow of the Navy
Paul Barsac
- 1941
Uncle Joe
Paul Darcey
Dangerous Lady
Guy Kisling
Sky Raiders
Henchman Hess
- 1940
The Green Hornet Strikes Again!
Grinson - Foreign Agent
Phantom of Chinatown
Mason
1930s
- 1939
Balalaika
(uncredited)
- 1937
Circus Girl
Reporter
Paradise Express
Gus
Join the Marines
Lieutenant