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Earl Holliman

Earl Holliman - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornSeptember 11, 1928
Age97
BirthplaceDelhi, Louisiana, USA
Zodiac SignVirgo - (see also Earl Holliman's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacDragon
GenerationSilent Generation
Known ForRoles in 'Police Woman,' 'The Rainmaker,' and 'Giant'.

Intro

Earl Holliman is an American actor best known for his roles in classic Hollywood films and television series during the 1950s and 1960s. He gained recognition for his performances in movies such as 'The Rainmaker' and 'Giant,' as well as for starring in the TV series 'Police Woman.'

Early Life & Background

Earl Holliman was adopted as a child and raised in Louisiana. He showed an early interest in acting after serving in the United States Navy during World War II, later studying acting at the Pasadena Playhouse in California.

Career Highlights

  • Won Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor for 'The Rainmaker' (1956)
  • Appeared in major films such as 'Giant' (1956), 'Forbidden Planet' (1956), and 'Gunfight at the O.K. Corral' (1957)
  • Starred as Sgt. Bill Crowley in the TV series 'Police Woman' (1974–1978)
  • Appeared in the first episode of 'The Twilight Zone' (1959)

Trivia

  • He is an animal rights activist and served as president of Actors and Others for Animals.
  • He once auditioned for the role of Buck Rogers in the 1979 TV series but was not cast.

FAQs

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How old is Earl Holliman?

Earl Holliman is 97 years old.

When was Earl Holliman born?

Earl Holliman was born the 11 September 1928.

Where is Earl Holliman from?

Delhi, Louisiana, USA.

On His Birth-Day

About September 11th, 1928, in brief:

  • Day of the week: September 11th, 1928 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • Popular movie: Four Sons directed by John Ford

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earl_Holliman
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0391086/