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Geoffrey Holder

1930 - 2014

Geoffrey Holder  Trinidadian, Tobagonian Actor

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Geoffrey Holder was previously married to Carmen De Lavallade (1955 - 2014).

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Trinidadian, Tobagonian Actor Geoffrey Holder was born Geoffrey Lamont Holder on 1st August, 1930 in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago and passed away on 5th Oct 2014 Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA aged 84. He is most remembered for his roles as Willie Shakespeare in the 1967 musical comedy film Doctor Dolittle, Baron Samedi in the 1973 James Bond film Live and Let Die, Punjab in the 1982 musical comedy-drama film Annie, and Nelson in the 1992 romantic comedy film Boomerang. His zodiac sign is Leo.

Geoffrey Holder is a member of the following lists: American choreographers, Drama Desk Award winners and Tony Award winners.

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TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Married159 years--
Total159 years--

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First NameGeoffrey
Middle NameLamont
Last NameHolder
Full Name at BirthGeoffrey Lamont Holder
Birthday1st August, 1930
BirthplacePort of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Died5th October, 2014
Place of DeathManhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Cause of DeathComplications from Pneumonia
Height6' 6" (198 cm)
BuildAverage
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper
Zodiac SignLeo
SexualityStraight
EthnicityBlack
NationalityTrinidadian, Tobagonian
Occupation TextActor, voice actor, singer, dancer, composer, choreographer, director
OccupationActor
Claim to Famehis roles as Willie Shakespeare in the 1967 musical comedy film Doctor Dolittle, Baron Samedi in the 1973 James Bond film Live and Let Die, Punjab in the 1982 musical comedy-drama film Annie, and Nelson in the 1992 romantic comedy film Boomerang
Year(s) Active1957 – present, 1957-2014, 1957–2014

Geoffrey Lamont Holder (August 1, 1930 – October 5, 2014) was a Trinidadian-American actor, dancer, musician, and artist. He was a principal dancer for the Metropolitan Opera Ballet before his film career began in 1957 with an appearance in Carib Gold. In 1973, he played the villainous Baron Samedi in the Bond film Live and Let Die. He also carried out advertising work as the pitchman for 7 Up.

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