William Holden (born William Franklin Beedle, Jr.; April 17, 1918 – November 12, 1981) was an American actor who was one of the biggest box-office draws of the 1950s through the 1970s. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1953 for his role in Stalag 17, and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor for his role in the 1973 television film The Blue Knight. Read more on Wikipedia.
Born Name: | William Franklin Beedle, Jr. |
Born: | Apr 17, 1918 in O'Fallon, IL, United States |
Died: | Nov 16, 1981 |