I'm 60 so I recall great films from the 60s and 70s. Holden, who rose to fame in. Thanks for your help! In 1950, he played Gigolo Joe Gillis in Sunset Blvd and then a tutor in Born Yesterday later that year. Santa Monica police said Holden was discovered on the floor of his bedroom by his apartment manager and that he may have been dead several days. Your insatiable curiosity of different peoples, cultures and countries led your around the world. While studying chemistry at Pasadena Junior College, he involved in local radio programs and earned himself roles in several productions put on by the Pasadena Playhouse. On Monday November 16, 1981, the building manager, Bill Martin, let curiosity get the best of him. His height was 1.8 m tall and weighed 89 kg. After his discharge, there was a 17-month hiatus when he had no parts, but he then appeared in 13 movies in three years. Grover Lewis, a former journalist who is writing a novel about early Hollywood said, Holden didnt get the recognition of stars like Gary Cooper, but you look at the movies he made and you realize that several, especially Sunset Boulevard and The Wild Bunch, were among the best ever made.. Nothing more nothing less. Todays movie is The Bridges at Toko-Ri 1954. I'm surprised no one here has mentioned it. Dan, Dan, have you watched Born Yesterday where he starred with Judy Holliday and Broderick Crawford? I knew his name but never saw any of hispictures. It explains his illogical self destructive actions. The Beedle family made the move to Pasadena, California when William was just three years old. I always was a huge fan of William Holden, he was an amazing actor. Ronald Reagan was his immediate supervisor. His detachment from his children for many years, his need for instant gratification (alcohol, sex, etc) right through his life, his need for aloneness for long stretches of time, are all classic signs of manic depression. I search, William Holden. An avid traveler, he became a managing partner in an animal preserve country club in Kenya where he began to spend much of his time. Have seen most of his top rated movies, and this week for the first time saw Breezy, the 1973 movie he made with starlet Kay Lenz, directed by Clint Eastwood. Holden's immersion in local theater in the 1980s was particularly surprising because he was the son of legendary actor, William Holden. . Yes! Director: Billy Wilder | Stars: William Holden, Gloria Swanson, Erich von Stroheim, Nancy Olson Votes: 224,388 2. The 63-year-old actor bled to death Nov. 16 after slipping on a throw rug in his beachfront apartment and striking his head on a table. He was in Hong Kong to meet his wife, and then return to Columbo to finish the film. About 100%. The family moved to California when he was very young, and he attended public schools in Monrovia and Pasadena. According to the medical examiner, Holden had tripped on a throw rug and hit his head on the nightstand. His career peaked in 1957 with the enormous success of The Bridge on the River Kwai. Today, it is not possible to create a building that could duplicate OceanAire, making it the most prestigious and luxurious address in Santa Monica. He was handsome but not in a classic matinee-idol style; he was the decent average man, only a bit better than average. Shelley Winters knew what she wanted and went after it. He was such a handsome man but, according to that book, his life was far from happy. From a money pit 100 feet deep to Shakespearean manuscripts, the legendary finds on Oak Island have kept it in the news for centuries. Peckinpah told Lewis of Holdens role in a key scene. These are both known culprits of premature aging. Hot In 'Network' 'Towering Inferno' and, of course, his very last movie in 1981 'S.O.B.' Holden was/is one of my favourite actors.Nearly met him in late 1979 while working at the bar "Theatre Royal".He walked in on my day off and bought a bottle of Champagne after seeing Deborah Kerr (former costar) in her play "After The Fair".Kerr toured Australia with this production and Holden was in Sydney,Australia to film one of his last motion pictures "The Earthling". Jeez. Flippo asked Parton about what the most outrageous thing shed [] More, Robert Urich was known throughout the world as a tough guy. Audrey had problems with Mel Ferrer and then with her second husband Andrea Dotti, they were both cheating on her. He then beat the odds by landing a starring role in Golden Boy, the film that made him an instant success. Facts Verse Before him, the heroic leads were usually less complex men, go-get 'em types who either started out "bad" and became "good" or stayed good all the way through. His looks were beautiful in this..not sure why anyone is making this an issue, no love scene can ever compare with Kim Novack and Bill Holden's dance in Picnic. She described it as being as if the trust between them evaporating in an instant and there was just no trust left to build from. What he saw when he walked through that door most certainly stuck with him for the rest of his life. After Columbia Pictures signed him to a contract, he suddenly one of the most in-demand polished leading men in Tinseltown. Great actor, troubled soul. She did 5 movies with him, so you know she thought he was good. From then on, he made more than 50 movies; most but not all were successful, and he tried to set certain standards both for himself and for the movies in which he agreed to appear. Facts Verse Since then we have been looking for and watching every Holden movie we can rent or buy. He was a great actor and a wonderful man. I suppose he got the HK apt. Alcohol is the devil's potion. So true. Nobody takes away from William Holden, the popular, talented and extraordinary actor that he was, your instead in your mediocre life you will never do or you will be nobody, I do not know how you dare to speak of someone who was excellent in what he did, and in the rest look in a mirror that you are not perfect. If you write screenplays that are Westerns, period pieces, serious drama--you will never get hired. Although I am one of William Holden's biggest fans, I can completely empathize with her about the trust factor. I got to Santa Monica and LA in December 2014,my lifetime dream, and did a tour of Paramount studios and saw the office where Joe Gillis stood in Sunset Boulevard.I was going to walk along Ocean Ave to Alta St but became ill on the day I had planned to go.I went to the Pasadena Rose Parade and a man standing behind me said"here comes my home town,O`Fallon Illinois and I said that is where William Holden was born.He looked at me and I told him Bill`s real name and date of birth and he at first did not believe me.I told him to Google him and when he saw the results he said to me "What a fan "I even found the Pasadena Playhouse where Bill first performed.That was also a thrill.At my age i have virtually fulfilled my dreams ,now just to meet Doris Day.I missed her when I got to Carmel.They do not make movie stars like Bill and Doris anymore.It was worth my long trip from Australia. He left a legacy of thoughtful work worth seeing and the animal refuge in Africa. September 14, 2021, 5:02 am, by "I'm not surprised that this could have happened." Holdens corpse was found in a robe and shirt laying on the floor. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. Years ago, as a teenager, I worked at Blockbuster Video (when they were still around), and I was/still am a huge Quentin Tarantino fan. Join Facts Verse to learn more about the Inside William Holden Frightening Final Moments. He was an enigma; men wanted to emulate him and women wanted to copy and paste him into their lives. Powers. He doesn't deserve anyone's sympathy. you aren't familiar with Holliday or Crawford, you are in for a treat Judy Holliday is another great actress who died much too soon & tragically. Mr. Holden's performance established him immediately as star. His range was incredible, he could play the rugged "Real Man" in the River Kwai, keeping up with the rugged Jack Hawkins or the caring sensitive guy in a sappy romance, The World of Susie Wong and Love is a Many Splendored Thing. in Sizzles in Paris, you can see that he had a lot of sun damage to his skin. I Goofed 'cause the actress in said film was NANCY KWAN BITCHIN' and enjoyable film; N'est-Ce Pas?? But at least we have his movies to remember him by. He was such a talented actor and appeared to have all of the trappings of success. This seductive dance is the epitome of intimacy for single people in the 1950s and a sign to discerning women that this man can fulfill his masculine responsibilities. Talk about lengthy speeches. That's why it took so long for someone to find him. Facts Verse I miss him so much. The film crew saw it being delivered and contacted my father to see if they could use it and they did. He was unparalleled and I miss him. Where The Great Actor William Holden Died Alone clyde beck 15.4K subscribers 56K views 7 years ago In this fantastic beach setting facing the Pacific Ocean, in this building called the SHORECLIFF. There are wonderful actors today - Javier Bardem comes to mind - but they broke the mold with Bill. He was partial owner of the building at #535. The post The Horse Soldiers (1959) Classic Movie Review 126 appeared first on ClassicMovieRev.com. But before we dive into his early years and accomplishments, take a moment to show us a little support by giving this video a like and subscribing to our channel if you havent already. What a fine actor Bill Holden was, so handsome with his chiselled good looks. When William Holden was on screen, everyone else fell back in shadow. Resend Activation Email. Weve updated the security on the site. 4 Joyce Jameson. Having starred in such television programs as VEGA$ and Spenser: For Hire. I find it both sad and very odd that it was the building manager who was the first to be concerned about his absence and investigate. He used a flashlight to navigate the apartment. I loved William Holden, he was one of those actors who just commanded the screen, he had talent, looks, and charmhe's among my favorites like Tyrone Power, and Robert Taylor, beautiful to watch and enjoy! "I often marvel how people today think things were much better in the "good old days." Tap the bell icon while youre at it. She indicated that he was drinking, but seemed his normal self and was without complaints. Anyone can read what you share. Why didn't S.Powers do anything when she hadn't heard from him in four days? Bill was guilty for his military "toy job", while his brother was the real thing. But she ended up spilling the beans on one of the most embarrassing chapters of her life instead. He also appeared in the multi-star disaster film "The Towering Inferno" in 1974. Follow, Classic Movie Reviews and world-famous short summaries I've long admired how William Holden died. How could he memorize hislines and act the way he did if he drank a lot. Try again. I love the way he leaves the prison camp at the end of Stalag 17. I'm wrong. And were was Stefanie Powers? According to the Los Angeles County Coroners autopsy report, Holden was alone and intoxicated in his apartment in Santa Monica, California, on November 12, 1981, when he slipped on a rug, severely lacerated his forehead on a teak bedside table, and bled to death. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. Sad. William Holden; his death was NO accident. Art imitates life.Watch Breezy. Holden won an Academy Award for his 1953 role as an American airman in a German prisoner of war camp in Stalag 17. He also received Oscar nominations for his parts in Sunset Boulevard (1950) and Network (1976). Mr. Holden also became a much more private person, refusing in interviews to talk about his politics, his family, or why he lived abroad when he did. As a teenager I was into Elvis Presley, but somewhere in my subconscious, William Holden had made an impact. I struggle with writing screenplays today, and sadly many of the greatest films in the past would NOT be made today. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. My 14 year old asked for Stalag for Christmas this year. We all have too many demons and not enough angels. For many years Mr. Holden was also an offscreen symbol of normality in Hollywood - the nice guy with a long marriage to one woman, the solid citizen with two children who enjoyed working around his home. I'll always be a fan - but a fan of a deeply flawed human being who gave a lot of pleasure to strangers but a lot of pain to those he was supposed to be nurturing and caring for. Plus he continued to be hired his whole career, even at 60 years old, to make movies. Astute people can see the sadness seeping through. June 20, 2021, 9:06 am, by Picnic, River Quai, Sunset Blvd, and the Wild Bunch!!!! I agree with your Mother and my Mother.If you have nothing nice to saydon't say anything at all! Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Wow he did age badly! "Sometimes he'd just get in his car and drive," the director told the AP. He said in 1971 that he had always resented the ''ground rules of 30 years ago, when you did anything to get your name in the paper with Hedda Hopper or Louella Parsons.''. Please reset your password. Subscribe to the Classic Movie Reviews Podcast, The Bridges at Toko-Ri (1954) Classic Movie Review 188, The Horse Soldiers (1959) Classic Movie Review 126, Sunset Blvd. Sorry! His last two commercial hits, 1974s The Towering Inferno and 1976s Network pretty much wrapped up his decades-long career. WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 (UPI) -President Reagan expressed shock today over the death of Mr. Holden, who was the best man at his wedding to Nancy Davis. There was an error deleting this problem. Holdens birth name wasWilliam Franklin Beedle, Jr. His last name was changed to Holden by an agent that was still in love with his ex-wife. A sort of wholesome charm was his trademark, but in later years his roles - such as that of Pike Bishop, an outlaw, in the violent film ''The Wild Bunch'' - acquired a new, hard-bitten dimension. Look, Bill was a loner by nature. He is handsome, talented, intelligent, popular and kind. From what, no one really knows. Holden landed small bit parts in films like Prison Farm in 1938 and Million Dollar Legs in 1939. After her role on that classic sitcom ended, Jan became more interested in being a mother than being an actress. On April 17, 1918, William Franklin Beedle Jr of OFallon, Illinois came into the world. LAUREL AND HARDY FAN GROUP KEEPS LAUGHING, PHOTOS OF THE DAY: DEAN MARTIN AND FRIENDS. Holden, who had battled alcoholism, was found dead on Nov. 16, 1981, in his Los Angeles apartment. That is love, dedication, respect, and hard work. It is hard to believe that William Holden has been dead now for 30 years. The Horse Soldiers, Stalag 17, and Picnic are my favourites. Her last great love of her life was Robert Wolder and, of course, Bill's last love was Stephanie Powers but that relationship by that time was slowly dissolving because of his drinking. He used alcohol and affairs in an attempt to fill that empty space in his soul. Will still remember Bill as the handsome, sexy guy in his prime. He had everything going for him for much of his life, and couldn't handle it. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. I think he would like that a lot. How could an actor like Wm.Holden be such an alcoholic and be able to be selected to act in so many movies. In his personal life, his affairs and his drinking wreaked chaos with those who loved him. His first role was an unaccredited appearance 1938's "Prison Farm" but he became a star almost effortlessly by virtue of his starring role in 1939's "Golden Boy." During World War II, he served in the United States Army Air Corps, where he acted in training films. Awesome Actor with Immense 'Sex Appeal. His biggest contribution is towards wildlife conservation, which Stephanie Powers is managing. According to the autopsy report, Holden was already dead for a week before his body was discovered. If you want to see a gripper, check him out in "Union Station" of 1950. Selected by Esquire magazine in 1995 as one of the "100 Sexiest Stars" in film history, and nicknamed Hollywood's Golden Boy, William Holden illuminated the silver screen in 70 films for more than three decades. Are his children as good looking as he was? Judging from the condition of his body, investigators estimated that he had been dead for approximately 4 days before being found. -----. In early October 1981, Holden travelled from his Palm Springs home to his coastal apartment to live a semi-reclusive existence. He was still functioning and still remembering his lines and still getting work as an actor. Thanks for the memories. After his death, Powers set up the William Holden Wildlife Foundation at Holdens Mount Kenya Game Ranch. It was just silly and random enough to fit a man uncomfortable with his random, often silly, world. His father William Franklin Beedle St was an industrial chemist and his mother, Mary Blanche Ball was an educator. Williams Mother and my fathers mother were sisters. Now, I am intrigued by my discovery! By the mid-1960s, the quality of his roles and films had noticeably diminished, although he would have an occasional gem such asParis When It Sizzles (1964). While in high school and junior college, Holden immersed himself in sports. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. The same holds true for his later parts when he was an older, compromised man with a noble vision still fighting past that disappointed, craggy (wonderful) face. He was one of the best ever to do films. The show followed widowed aeronautical engineer named Steven Douglas and his three sons. He was best man at Ronald Reagan's wedding to Nancy Davis. He was out doors a lot and no one used sun screen then. Is he confident when he holds her in his arms or is he uncomfortable, tentative and uncertain about holding her? With Jeanne Crain, William Holden, Edmund Gwenn, Gene Lockhart. I was a great fan of William Holden's, and to this day collect his movies. he looked terrible, he had aged a lot. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Many of us leave behind loved ones but when you think clearly about it..dying is what we all do alone. Being born on 17 April 1918, William Holden was 63 years old at the time of his death. Everything came together in that movie.
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