Geoffrey Holder

Geoffrey Holder

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 Baron Samedi, one of the main villain's henchmen, in the 1973 James Bond film, Live and Let Die. Though the 7 Up advertising campaign lasted only a short while in the early 1970s, the company revived the campaign in the early 1980s after Holder achieved a spike in popularity in the 1982 movie version of the musical Annie, in which he played the role of Punjab. He was a prolific painter, ardent art collector, and performer who had also authored books and composed music. As a choreographer, he created dance pieces for many companies, including the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and The Dance Theatre of Harlem. Holder was married to dancer Carmen De Lavallade, whom he met when both were in the cast of Truman Capote's House of Flowers. .

  • Title: Geoffrey Holder
  • Popularity: 3.661
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1930-08-01
  • Place of Birth: Port-of-Spain, Trinidad
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Geoffrey Holder Movies

  • 1973
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    Live and Let Die

    Live and Let Die

    6.505 1973 HD

    James Bond must investigate a mysterious murder case of a British agent in New Orleans. Soon he finds himself up against a gangster boss named Mr....

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  • 1976
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    Swashbuckler

    Swashbuckler

    6.172 1976 HD

    A pirate and a hot-tempered noblewoman join forces to protect Jamaica from a tyrant.

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  • 1995
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    Going, Going, Almost Gone! Animals in Danger

    Going, Going, Almost Gone! Animals in Danger

    9 1995 HD

    An urgent plea to protect creatures from man's insensitivity and greed. The program offers clear explanations of why the survival of sea turtles,...

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  • 1982
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    Annie

    Annie

    6.5 1982 HD

    An orphan in a facility run by the mean Miss Hannigan, Annie believes that her parents left her there by mistake. When a rich man named Oliver...

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  • 1967
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    Doctor Dolittle

    Doctor Dolittle

    6.127 1967 HD

    A veterinarian who can communicate with animals travels abroad to search for a giant sea snail.

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  • 1992
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    Tropical Rainforest

    Tropical Rainforest

    5.2 1992 HD

    The story of the evolution of tropical rain forests, their recent and rapid destruction, and the intense efforts of scientists to understand them...

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  • 1974
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    Goggles!

    Goggles!

    1 1974 HD

    Two boys discover a pair of lensless motorcycle goggles, and have to outsmart some older boys before they can have fun with their new treasure.

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  • 1968
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    Krakatoa, East of Java

    Krakatoa, East of Java

    5.9 1968 HD

    A team of maritime salvage workers are about to embark on a recovery dive. However the 1883 Krakatoa Volcano eruption provides more pressing problems.

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  • 1998
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    Chance or Coincidence

    Chance or Coincidence

    5.412 1998 HD

    Once a successful dancer, Miriam has abandoned her career to bring up her son, Serge, after her boyfriend walked out of her.

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  • 2008
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    The Magistical

    The Magistical

    10 2008 HD

    Once upon a time a guardian was chosen to watch over all living things. She was called The Magistical. Hoping to preserve all precious life, The...

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  • 2005
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    Carmen & Geoffrey

    Carmen & Geoffrey

    1 2005 HD

    This intimate documentary follows careers of two remarkable personalities: Carmen de Lavallade, a dynamic dancer and choreographer from California...

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  • 1987
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    Ghost of a Chance

    Ghost of a Chance

    4.5 1987 HD

    A television movie about a veteran policeman who accidentally kills a musician. The ghost of the musician returns to persuade the cop to steer the...

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  • 1983
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    Alice in Wonderland

    Alice in Wonderland

    8 1983 HD

    From the elaborate Broadway revival of the 1932 Eva Le Gallienne/Florida Friebus production comes a whimsical retelling of the Lewis Carroll classic.

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  • 1973
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    Bond 1973: The Lost Documentary

    Bond 1973: The Lost Documentary

    6 1973 HD

    Original 1973 short promotional documentary on the making of the 8th James Bond movie Live and Let Die (1973).

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  • 1990
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    Night of 100 Stars III

    Night of 100 Stars III

    4 1990 HD

    A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy.

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  • 1958
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    Aladdin

    Aladdin

    1 1958 HD

    Cole Porter's version of the story of Aladdin--his only musical written especially for television.

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  • 1992
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    Boomerang

    Boomerang

    5.672 1992 HD

    Marcus is a successful advertising executive who woos and beds women almost at will. After a company merger he finds that his new boss, the ravishing...

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  • 1985
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    Night of 100 Stars II

    Night of 100 Stars II

    8 1985 HD

    This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited from a seven-hour live entertainment marathon that was...

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  • 1986
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    Christmas

    Christmas

    1 1986 HD

    An adaptation of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol " with Robert Guillaume as John Grin, the Scrooge character. His son Kevin has a role as the Bob...

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  • 1975
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    The Noah

    The Noah

    5.9 1975 HD

    Noah, the sole remaining survivor on our planet after a nuclear holocaust, finds himself unable to to accept his unique predicament. To cope with his...

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  • 1972
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    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

    6.5 1972 HD

    A collection of seven vignettes, which each address a question concerning human sexuality. From aphrodisiacs to sexual perversion to the mystery of...

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  • 1980
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    The Gold Bug

    The Gold Bug

    5 1980 HD

    Shortly after the Civil War, while exploring the long deserted and reputedly haunted Sullivan's Island off Charleston S.C., a boy encounters two...

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  • 2005
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    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

    7.049 2005 HD

    A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker.

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  • 1982
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    All By Myself: The Eartha Kitt Story

    All By Myself: The Eartha Kitt Story

    1 1982 HD

    Documentary profile of singer-actress Eartha Kitt.

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  • 1967
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    Androcles and the Lion

    Androcles and the Lion

    1 1967 HD

    The story of Androcles, the simple-hearted Christian tailor whose friendship with a lion saves himself and his friends from martyrdom in the Roman...

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  • 1957
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    Carib Gold

    Carib Gold

    4 1957 HD

    The hard-working but struggling crew of a shrimp boat discover a sunken treasure. Trouble ensues in this dramatic black-cast production.

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  • 2002
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    Bear in the Big Blue House LIVE! - Surprise Party

    Bear in the Big Blue House LIVE! - Surprise Party

    9 2002 HD

    It's Tutter's birthday and viewers are invited to join Bear and the gang in the Big Blue House as they work together to plan a surprise party for...

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  • 1982
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    Lights, Camera, Annie!

    Lights, Camera, Annie!

    1 1982 HD

    An in-depth look into the making of the film Annie (1982). It covers the adaptation changes from the original Broadway musical, the hiring of...

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  • 1973
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    The Man Without a Country

    The Man Without a Country

    6.5 1973 HD

    At his court-martial, an American Army officer renounces his country. For his punishment he is ordered to spend the rest of his life on a ship that...

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  • 1973
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    Live and Let Die

    Live and Let Die

    6.505 1973 HD

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  • 1997
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    Bear in the Big Blue House

    Bear in the Big Blue House

    7.397 1997 HD

    The series provides children with valuable tools for growth in key areas of music, social skill development, and cognitive learning through...

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  • 1957
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    DuPont Show of the Month

    DuPont Show of the Month

    6.7 1957 HD

    DuPont Show of the Month is an acclaimed 90-minute television anthology series that aired monthly on CBS from 1957 to 1961. The DuPont Company also...

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  • 2002
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    Cyberchase

    Cyberchase

    7.367 2002 HD

    Cyberchase is an American/Canadian television series for children ages 7-13. The series takes place in Cyberspace, a virtual world, and chronicles...

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  • 1971
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    Great Performances

    Great Performances

    5.2 1971 HD

    The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular...

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  • 1962
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    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    7.4 1962 HD

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally...

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