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William Holden

William Holden

Actor · born 17 April 1918 · O'Fallon, Illinois, USA

William Holden (April 17, 1918 – November 12, 1981) was an American actor. He was nominated for three Academy Awards in his career (winning Best Actor in 1953 for "Stalag 17"), and also won the Emmy Award for Best Actor for "The Blue Knight" in 1974. He is also known for his roles in "Sunset Boulevard" (1950), "Sabrina" (1954), and "Network" (1976).

One of the biggest box office draws of the 1950s, he was named one of the "Top 10 Stars of the Year" six times (1954–1958, 1961) and appeared on the American Film Institute's AFI's 100 Years…100 Stars list as #25.

Where to start: Sunset Boulevard (1950).

As actor 96

TV shows 4

Frequently asked questions

What is the best William Holden movie?

By viewer score, Sunset Boulevard (1950) at 8.3/10.

What are William Holden’s most popular movies?

Sunset Boulevard, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Network.

How many movies has William Holden made?

96 films on TMDB, 96 as actor.

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