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William Holden: Biography

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  • Birth Name: William Franklin Beedle Jr.
  • Birth Place: O'Fallon, IL
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 04/17/1918, Aries
  • Date of Death: 11/16/1981
  • Profession: Actor
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William Holden Fast Facts:
  • Mentored in acting during the filming of Golden Boy (his first film) by co-star Barbara Stanwyck.
  • Served in the U.S. Air Force as a lieutenant during World War II.
  • Turning point in his career came in 1950, when he was cast in two major roles: Born Yesterday and Sunset Boulevard. These films helped him transition from likable leading man roles to more substantial, cynical parts.  
  • Was best man to Ronald Reagan at his 1952 wedding to Nancy Davis.
  • A big supporter of wildlife conservation, he co-founded the Mount Kenya Safari Club in 1959.
  • Died tragically after an accidental fall in his apartment.
  • William Holden Relationships:
  • Brenda Marshall - Ex-wife
  • Mary Beedle - Mother
  • Peter Westfield Holden - Son
  • Richard Beedle - Brother
  • Robert Westfield Beedle - Brother
  • Scott Holden - Son
  • Stefanie Powers - Significant Other
  • Virginia Holden - Stepdaughter
  • William Franklin Beedle - Father
  • William Holden Awards:
  • 1950 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee
  • 1953 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Winner
  • 1976 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee
  • 1974 Emmy: Best Lead Actor in a Limited Series - Winner
  • College:
  • Attended Pasadena Junior College, Pasadena, CA
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