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Julian Holloway

Julian Holloway

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.

Known for

The Rum Diary
The Rum Diary
2011 • Wolsley
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
2009 • Fat Cook / Portly Gentleman #2 / Business Man #3 (voice)
Toot & Puddle: I'll Be Home for Christmas
Toot & Puddle: I'll Be Home for Christmas
2006 • (voice)
Wilde Stories: The Nightingale and the Rose
Wilde Stories: The Nightingale and the Rose
2003 • Professor (voice)
On Location: The Carry Ons
On Location: The Carry Ons
2001 • Jim Tanner / Sir Thomas / Major Shorthouse (archive footage) (uncredited)
What's a Carry On?
What's a Carry On?
1998 • Jim Tanner / Major Shorthouse (archive footage) (uncredited)
More Loverly Than Ever: The Making of 'My Fair Lady'
More Loverly Than Ever: The Making of 'My Fair Lady'
1995 • Self
Grass Roots
Grass Roots
1992 • Elton Hunter

Full filmography

The Rum Diary
The Rum Diary
2011 • Wolsley
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A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
2009 • Fat Cook / Portly Gentleman #2 / Business Man #3 (voice)
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On Location: The Carry Ons
On Location: The Carry Ons
2001 • Jim Tanner / Sir Thomas / Major Shorthouse (archive footage) (uncredited)
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What's a Carry On?
What's a Carry On?
1998 • Jim Tanner / Major Shorthouse (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Grass Roots
Grass Roots
1992 • Elton Hunter
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The Endless Game
The Endless Game
1989 • Waddington
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Darlin' Clementine
Darlin' Clementine
1986 • Mr. Yorkshire
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The Gay Lord Quex
The Gay Lord Quex
1983 • Sir Chichester Frayne
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Rough Cut
Rough Cut
1980 • Ronnie Taylor
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Porridge
Porridge
1979 • Mr. Bainbridge
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The Sea Can Kill
The Sea Can Kill
1978 • Chief (uncredited)
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Flayed
Flayed
1978 • Grinling
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That's Carry On!
That's Carry On!
1977 • Simmons / Adrian / Sir Thomas / Major Shorthouse (archive footage)
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Street Party
1977 • Ken Howard
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Carry On England
Carry On England
1976 • Major Butcher
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Snooker
1975 • Francis
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The Hostages
The Hostages
1975 • Doctor
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The Stud
1974 • Spencer
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Carry on Christmas
Carry on Christmas
1973 • Angle Leader / Captain Rhodes / Shopper
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Secrets
Secrets
1973 • Robinson
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Young Winston
Young Winston
1972 • Capt. Baker
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Carry On at Your Convenience
Carry On at Your Convenience
1971 • Roger (uncredited)
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Carry On Henry
Carry On Henry
1971 • Sir Thomas
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Ryan's Daughter
Ryan's Daughter
1970 • Major Doryan (voice) (uncredited)
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Scream and Scream Again
Scream and Scream Again
1970 • Detective Constable Griffin
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Carry On Camping
Carry On Camping
1969 • Jim Tanner
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Carry On Up the Khyber
Carry On Up the Khyber
1968 • Major Shorthouse
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Follow That Camel
Follow That Camel
1967 • Ticket Collector
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The Jokers
The Jokers
1967 • Man at Party
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Catch Us If You Can
Catch Us If You Can
1965 • Asst. Director
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The Knack... and How to Get It
The Knack... and How to Get It
1965 • Guardsman (uncredited)
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A Hard Day's Night
A Hard Day's Night
1964 • Adrian (uncredited)
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Five to One
Five to One
1963 • Sergeant Jenkins
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Julian Holloway – Biography, Known For & Filmography