John Holland (actor, born 1899) explained

John Holland
Birth Name:James B. Holland
Birth Date:11 June 1899
Birth Place:Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
Death Place:Laguna Beach, California, United States
Other Names:Clifford Holland
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:1926–1932
Credits:Hell Harbor, She Goes to War

John Holland (June 11, 1899 – September 2, 1971) was an American actor who started his career as the male lead in two 1927 silents, Rich But Honest and The Secret Studio, but the advent of sound brought him a mix of occasional male leads, second leads and parts further down the cast list.

Biography

John Holland was born James B. Holland in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He began acting in Hollywood films in 1926, billed as Clifford Holland in his earliest appearances. He later ascribed this to a casting director confusing him with his cousin, civil engineer Clifford Milburn Holland.[1] He was best known for roles in the Pre-Code dramas Hell Harbor[2] and She Goes to War.[1] [3] Holland was 33 years old at the time of his final film performance in a 10th-billed supporting role in 1932's The Silver Lining. He died in Laguna Beach, California in 1971 at the age of 72.

Filmography

Notes and References

  1. Book: Soister, James T. . https://books.google.com/books?id=ajXwxJuYd5gC&pg=PA45 . American Silent Horror, Science Fiction and Fantasy Feature Films, 1913–1929 . Black Magic . . 9780786487905 . 45 . 2012 . April 6, 2017 . Google Books.
  2. News: Missoula Offerings During Coming Week . . 21 . June 22, 1930 . April 5, 2019 . newspapers.com.
  3. News: Popular War Picture To Open At Columbia Theater Tuesday . . 56 . December 1, 1929 . April 5, 2019 . newspapers.com.