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Geoffrey Holder
Acting

Geoffrey Holder

Born August 1, 1930 - Died October 5, 2014Port-of-Spain, Trinidad

Yearbook Entry

Class of… whatever timeline this is.

“See you next semester... or in the sequel.”

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 Bar...

In THE MULTIxVERSE

Live and Let Die

Live and Let Die

as Baron Samedi

OTHERverse

Geoffrey Holder in Cinematic Lore

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Lore entries connected to movies featuring this actor.

Phrase

Shaken, Not Stirred

The most famous drink order in cinema history.

DEPTH III
Philosophy

The Bond Mythos

Not a man. A mythology.

DEPTH IV
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Also Known For

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

2005

Annie

Annie

1982

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask

1972

Doctor Dolittle

Doctor Dolittle

1967

Boomerang

Boomerang

1992

Swashbuckler

Swashbuckler

1976

Krakatoa, East of Java

Krakatoa, East of Java

1969

Night of 100 Stars II

Night of 100 Stars II

1985

Lights! Camera! Annie! The Making of a Major Hollywood Musical

Lights! Camera! Annie! The Making of a Major Hollywood Musical

1982

John Grin's Christmas

John Grin's Christmas

1986

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