Biography
Harold Rowe Holbrook Jr. (February 17, 1925 – January 23, 2021) was an American actor, television director, and writer. He first received critical acclaim in 1954 for a one-man stage show he developed, Mark Twain Tonight!, performing as Mark Twain, while studying at Denison University. He won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play in 1966 for his portrayal of Twain. He would continue to perform his signature role for over 60 years, only retiring the show in 2017 due to his failing health. Throughout his career, he also won five Primetime Emmy Awards for his work on television and was nominated for an Academy Award for his work in film.
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Filmography
Acting Credits (168)
Interpreting Twain
Self
2018
An American Conscience: The Reinhold Niebuhr Story
Reinhold Niebuhr (voice)
2017
Blackway
Whizzer
2015
Planes: Fire & Rescue
Mayday (voice)
2014
Holbrook/Twain: An American Odyssey
Self
2014
