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 and Let Die. Though the 7 Up advertising campaign lasted only a short while in the early 1970s, the company revived the campaign in the early 1980s after Holder achieved a spike in popularity in the 1982 movie version of the musical Annie, in which he played the role of Punjab. He was a prolific painter, ardent art collector, and performer who had also authored books and composed music. As a choreographer, he created dance pieces for many companies, including the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and The Dance Theatre of Harlem. Holder was married to dancer Carmen De Lavallade, whom he met when both were in the cast of Truman Capote's House of Flowers. .
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 and Let Die. Though the 7 Up advertising campaign lasted only a short while in the early 1970s, the company revived the campaign in the early 1980s after Holder achieved a spike in popularity in the 1982 movie version of the musical Annie, in which he played the role of Punjab. He was a prolific painter, ardent art collector, and performer who had also authored books and composed music. As a choreographer, he created dance pieces for many companies, including the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and The Dance Theatre of Harlem. Holder was married to dancer Carmen De Lavallade, whom he met when both were in the cast of Truman Capote's House of Flowers. .
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Filmography (Movies)
The Magistical
Character:Narrator
Release Date:19/10/2008
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Character:Narrator (voice)
Release Date:13/07/2005
Carmen & Geoffrey
Character:Self
Release Date:04/02/2005
Bear in the Big Blue House LIVE! - Surprise Party
Character:Ray
Release Date:12/06/2002
Goosed
Character:Dr. Bowman
Release Date:28/09/1999
Chance or Coincidence
Character:Gerry
Release Date:18/11/1998
Going, Going, Almost Gone! Animals in Danger
Character:
Release Date:01/04/1995
Boomerang
Character:Nelson
Release Date:30/06/1992
Tropical Rainforest
Character:Narrator
Release Date:01/02/1992
Night of 100 Stars III
Character:Self
Release Date:21/05/1990
Ghost of a Chance
Character:Johnson
Release Date:12/05/1987
John Grin's Christmas
Character:Ghost of Christmas Future
Release Date:01/12/1986
Night of 100 Stars II
Character:Self
Release Date:10/03/1985
Alice in Wonderland
Character:Cheshire Cat
Release Date:03/10/1983
All by Myself: The Eartha Kitt Story
Character:Self
Release Date:10/09/1982
Annie
Character:Punjab
Release Date:21/05/1982
Lights! Camera! Annie! The Making of a Major Hollywood Musical
Character:Self / Punjab
Release Date:07/03/1982
The Gold Bug
Character:Jupiter
Release Date:02/02/1980
Swashbuckler
Character:Cudjo
Release Date:29/07/1976
The Noah
Character:Friday
Release Date:10/04/1975
Goggles!
Character:(voice)
Release Date:21/06/1974
Live and Let Die
Character:Baron Samedi
Release Date:27/06/1973
Bond 1973: The Lost Documentary
Character:Self
Release Date:21/06/1973
The Man Without a Country
Character:Slave on Ship
Release Date:24/04/1973
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask
Character:Sorcerer
Release Date:06/08/1972
Krakatoa, East of Java
Character:Sailor
Release Date:26/12/1968
Doctor Dolittle
Character:William Shakespeare X
Release Date:05/12/1967
Androcles and the Lion
Character:Lion
Release Date:15/11/1967
Aladdin
Character:Genie
Release Date:21/02/1958
Carib Gold
Character:Voo Doo Dancer
Release Date:30/09/1956
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