Biography
Geoffrey Holder
Acting
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 Baron Samedi, one of the main villain's henchmen, in the 1973 James Bond film, Live…
Career works
35
Movies
30
Series
5
Career average
6.6/10
Birth date
08/01/1930
Place of birth
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad
Date of death
10/05/2014
Filmography highlights
Movies
The Magistical
2008 · 10.0
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2005 · 7.0
Bear in the Big Blue House LIVE! - Surprise Party
2002 · 5.0
Goosed
1999 · 3.7
Chance or Coincidence
1998 · 5.4
Going, Going, Almost Gone! Animals in Danger
1995 · 8.7
Boomerang
1992 · 5.7
Tropical Rainforest
1992 · 5.5
Night of 100 Stars III
1990 · 4.0
Ghost of a Chance
1987 · 5.6
John Grin's Christmas
1986 · 6.5
Night of 100 Stars II
1985 · 8.0
Alice in Wonderland
1983 · 6.8
All by Myself: The Eartha Kitt Story
1982 · 7.0
Annie
1982 · 6.6
Series
