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Hal Holbrook - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 17, 1925 |
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| Died | January 23, 2021 (age 95) |
| Birthplace | Cleveland, Ohio, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Hal Holbrook's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Mark Twain on stage, roles in movies such as 'All the President’s Men' and 'Into the Wild', and the television series 'Designing Women'. |
Intro
Hal Holbrook was an acclaimed American actor, best known for his portrayal of Mark Twain in his one-man stage show, as well as his work in film and television.
Early Life & Background
Hal Holbrook was born Harold Rowe Holbrook Jr. in Cleveland, Ohio. He and his two sisters were abandoned by their parents at an early age and raised by their paternal grandparents in South Weymouth, Massachusetts. He attended the Culver Academies and later Denison University, where he began developing his iconic Mark Twain stage character.
Career Highlights
- Developed and performed the acclaimed one-man show 'Mark Twain Tonight!' for over six decades, winning a Tony Award in 1966.
- Received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'Into the Wild' (2007).
- Played Deep Throat in the film 'All the President’s Men' (1976).
- Starred as Abraham Lincoln in the 1976 miniseries 'Lincoln.'
- Recurring role in 'Designing Women' and numerous television appearances winning five Primetime Emmy Awards throughout his career.
Trivia
- Holbrook continued performing 'Mark Twain Tonight!' into his nineties, making him one of the few actors to have performed the same role for over 60 years.
- He was married three times, notably to actress Dixie Carter.
- In 2003, Holbrook received the National Humanities Medal from President George W. Bush.
- Holbrook was the oldest nominee for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor when nominated for 'Into the Wild' at age 82.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Hal Holbrook born?
Hal Holbrook was born the 17 February 1925.
Where is Hal Holbrook from?
Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About February 17th, 1925, in brief:
- Historical events: Ron Goodwin, a renowned English composer and conductor, was born on February 17, 1925.
- Day of the week: February 17th, 1925 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Hello, 'Tucky by Al Jolson
- Popular movie: The Gold Rush directed by Charles Chaplin
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