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Hal Holbrook

Hal Holbrook

Acting
17 Feb 1925
23 Jan 2021
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. Throu...

Also Known As

Harold Rowe "Hal" Holbrook, Harold Rowe Holbrook

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