Julian Holloway

Julian Holloway

1944-06-24 – 2025-02-16 (age 80) Watlington, Oxfordshire, England, UK
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Biography

Julian Holloway (June 24, 1944 - February 16, 2025) was a British actor. For over six decades, he enjoyed a long and varied career on stage and screen. The son of comedic actor and singer Stanley Holloway and chorus dancer Violet Lane, he made his theatrical debut in London's West End in "All Square" (1963). Other West End credits include Christopher Hampton's first play "When Did You Last See My Mother?", Colin Spencer's "Spitting Image", replacing Michael Gambon in Alan Ayckbourn's trilogy "The Norman Conquests", and a revival of "Arsenic And Old Lace". He performed in many of the "Carry On" films, starting with Follow That Camel (1967).

Around 1970, Holloway began to work primarily in television, including guest roles in Elizabeth R., The New Avengers, Doctor Who, and Rumpole of the Bailey. He also continued to work in theater as a director and producer. In the early 1990s, Holloway moved to California, where he would appear in American programs such as Beverly Hills, 90210 and Remember WENN. In 1993, he made his Broadway debut in a revival of "My Fair Lady" (playing the role of Alfred P. Doolittle originated by his father). Later film appearances included A Christmas Carol (2009) and The Rum Diary (2011).

Holloway also established himself as a prolific voice actor, notably as a regular in the series James Bond Jr. (1991), Where's Waldo (1991), Captain Zed And The Zee Zone (1991 - 1992), and Father of the Pride (2004 - 2005). He had a recurring role as the voice of Death in Cartoon Network's Regular Show (2011 - 2017) and as Prime Minister Almec Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008-2020). Holloway also performed as a vocal artist for several video games, such as Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) and Star Wars: The Old Republic (2011).

Holloway was briefly married to actress Zena Walker in 1971. In 1976, he had a brief relationship with Tessa Dahl, daughter of Patricia Neal and Roald Dahl. The relationship produced one daughter, the author and former model Sophie Dahl. He was later married to voice over artist and actress Debbie Wheeler from 1991 until their divorce in 1996. Holloway died on February 16, 2025, aged 80.

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Known For

A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol

2009

as Fat Cook / Portly Gentleman #2 / Business Man #3 (voice)

The Rum Diary
The Rum Diary

2011

as Wolsley

A Hard Day's Night
A Hard Day's Night

1964

as Adrian (uncredited)

Rough Cut
Rough Cut

1980

as Ronnie Taylor

The Scarlet and the Black
The Scarlet and the Black

1983

as Alfred West

Carry On Camping
Carry On Camping

1969

as Jim Tanner

Porridge
Porridge

1979

as Mr. Bainbridge

Follow That Camel
Follow That Camel

1967

as Ticket Collector

Young Winston
Young Winston

1972

as Capt. Baker

Ryan's Daughter
Ryan's Daughter

1970

as Major Doryan (voice) (uncredited)

Carry On Up the Khyber
Carry On Up the Khyber

1968

as Major Shorthouse

Carry On Doctor
Carry On Doctor

1967

as Simmons

Carry On Henry
Carry On Henry

1971

as Sir Thomas

The Knack... and How to Get It
The Knack... and How to Get It

1965

as Guardsman (uncredited)

Carry On Loving
Carry On Loving

1970

as Adrian

Grass Roots
Grass Roots

1992

as Elton Hunter

Carry On at Your Convenience
Carry On at Your Convenience

1971

as Roger (uncredited)

That's Carry On!
That's Carry On!

1977

as Simmons / Adrian / Sir Thomas / Major Shorthouse (archive footage)

I'll Never Forget What's'isname
I'll Never Forget What's'isname
I'll Never Forget What's'isname

1967

as Young man in disco (uncredited)