Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderMale
- Birthday1930-08-01
- Day of Death2014-10-05 (84 years)
- Place of BirthPort-of-Spain, Trinidad
- Also Known As-
Geoffrey Holder
Biography
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. He was also in the 1967 movie Dr. Dolittle as William Shakespeare, "Willy," and played...Read More
Acting Career
- 2008
The Magistical
As: Narrator
- 2005
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
As: Narrator (voice)
- 2002
Bear in the Big Blue House LIVE! - Surprise Party
As: Ray
- 2002
Cyberchase
As: Master Pi (voice)
- 1999
Goosed
As: Dr. Bowman
- 1998
Chance or Coincidence
As: Gerry
- 1997
Bear in the Big Blue House
As: Ray the Sun
- 1992
Boomerang
As: Nelson
1992Tropical Rainforest
As: Narrator
1987Ghost of a Chance
As: Johnson
1986Christmas
As: Ghost of Christmas Future
1983Alice in Wonderland
As: Cheshire Cat
- 1982
Annie
As: Punjab
1980The Gold Bug
As: Jupiter
1976Swashbuckler
As: Cudjo
1975The Noah
As: Friday
1974Goggles!
As: (voice)
- 1973
Live and Let Die
As: Baron Samedi
1973The Man Without a Country
As: Slave on Ship
- 1972
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask
As: Sorcerer
1971Great Performances
As: Cheshire Cat
1968Krakatoa, East of Java
As: Sailor
1967Doctor Dolittle
As: William Shakespeare X
1967Androcles and the Lion
As: Lion
1958Aladdin
As: Genie
1957Carib Gold
As: Voo Doo Dancer
1957DuPont Show of the Month
As: Genie