Hal Holbrook
Acting
Born February 17, 1925 · Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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 nominate…
Known For · 40 titles
Grey's Anatomy
NCIS
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Bones
Hawaii Five-0
The Sopranos
ER
The Mike Douglas Show
The West Wing
Saturday Night Live
Sons of Anarchy
Great Performances
Tony Awards
The Merv Griffin Show
American Experience
The Dick Cavett Show
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
The Outer Limits
The F.B.I.
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Oscars
Dinah!
Becker
North and South
The Name of the Game
Designing Women
Family Law
Hercules
Evening Shade
Hope & Faith
The Fog
Rectify
The Wonderful World of Disney
All the President's Men
The Firm
Good Morning, Miami
Into the Wild
Lincoln
The Event
Wall Street