Holt had a charming personality on the screen, which made him one of the top western stars from 1940 to 1943.[3]. Unlike other B westerns, such as those Holts with Cliff Edwards, the movie does not have to stop while the comic does his routine. According to the Los Angeles Times, Holt's casting in Madre impressed RKO studio chief Dore Schary who announced "expanding plans" for the actor, looking to cast him in films other than Westerns. Holt usually played a cowboy who had one or two friends, who occasionally sang. [4] Wanger was going to use him in Blockade, but that film was postponed. At this point he decided to try to put together an acting career. Hopper, Hedda (19 Feb 1939). Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. The latter lost $30,000 so it was decided to end the series.[3]. "[7] Wanger then cast him in I Met My Love Again (1938) and used him for a Technicolor Western, Gold is where you find It. Try again later. [2] When in Manhattan, he attended Trinity School. "FIFTH AVENUE GIRL' HITS HIGH SPOTS OF MIRTH, BUT UNEVEN". Jack Holt's children established their own film careers. (From Old Corral collection) Born in Vancouver and raised in North Vancouver, Tim met his wife Pat after high school. [1] He was wounded over Tokyo on the last day of the war and was awarded a Purple Heart. He also made Western Heritage (1947), which was an original screenplay. [3], In 1948 Tim Holt also featured as the hero of a series of comic books[43]. "SCREEN NEWS HERE AND IN HOLLYWOOD: United Artists to Take Over 11 Finished Paramount Films and Distribute Them NEW PICTURE AT CARNEGIE 'Loves of Edgar Allan Poe' Will Open Today -- 'You Can't Take It With You' Revived By Telephone to THE NEW YORK TIMES..". During the late 1930s George O'Brien had made a number of low budget Westerns for RKO. Wanger then used Holt in the role of young Lieutenant Blanchard in the 1939 classic Stagecoach. Tim, in fact, made his debut at age 10 in one of his father's westerns, The Vanishing Pioneer (1928), based on a Zane Grey story. The Monster That Challenged the World (1957), As they say, like father, like son. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Resend Activation Email. Tim Holt - Hollywood Cowboy Star (Courtesy of Bryanna Holt) The Holt Family. Coach Holt graduated from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah in 1981 where he played defensive end for the Redmen. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. is 5 10 . [7] When told he was given the role his father Jack said, "Fine. In a career spanning more than four decades, Holt is best remembered for his roles in the films The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) and The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948). In 1957 he came out of retirement to head up the cast in the subpar sci-fi horror film The Monster That Challenged the World (1957) and then quickly returned to obscurity. 106. http://www9.vmi.edu/archiverosters/show.asp?page=details&ID=5590&rform=search, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jack_Holt_(actor)&oldid=1132666795, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences founders, United States Army Cavalry Branch personnel, United States Army personnel of World War II, Articles with dead external links from January 2020, Articles with permanently dead external links, Short description is different from Wikidata, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Articles with unsourced statements from February 2021, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 10 January 2023, at 00:04. [34] However it was one of RKO's most profitable movies during the war. Tim Holt (Charles John Holt III) was born on 5 February, 1919 in Beverly Hills, CA, is an American actor. Sorry! View popular celebrities life details, birth signs and real ages. Tim is a big fan of hockey and is a great hockey player himself. Holt was educated at Culver Military Academy in Culver, Indiana, graduating in 1936. Holt was married three times and had four children: three sons (one from his first marriage) and a daughter. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Preceding him in death was his prior wife and co-pilot of 30 years Dorothy Holt. 1942 they were replaced by Cliff Edwards as Ike. [citation needed] On January 28, 1943, Holt reported for duty with the rank of captain in the Army Quartermaster Corps. Holt the star of longest standing with the studio was insulted by Cohn's demotion and, although he turned in a professional performance in the serial, he walked out on both Cohn and Columbia. Tim Holt died from bone cancer on February 15, 1973[47] in Shawnee, Oklahoma, where he had been managing a radio station. Failed to delete memorial. . He has a brother name Tom. She was born in Hollywood, California, to actor Jack Holt and his wife, Margaret Woods. Holt later recalled, "I believe George OBrien quit over money so RKO needed another Western star and I was put forward."[21]. "[3] Immediately after graduation he went to work in the Hollywood film business. the setting was in downtown prescott where they had reserved the entire courthouse plaza right in the middle of town. From 1941-43 and 1948-53, he was a top ten western star. Was one of few "B" Western heroes to smoke in his films. About Tim Holt. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. He starred in a series of dusty RKO features partnered with comic Cliff Edwards by his side and also appeared solo elsewhere. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Photo and caption taken from Western Treasures, see bibliography for link Holt was born on February 5th, 1919, the son of Jack Holt. In early 1940, RKO announced Holt would make six low budget B-Westerns, starting with Wagon Train with Martha O'Driscoll. Please try again later. However that year Brothers in the Saddle (1948) recorded a loss of $35,000[3] as the growth of TV and decline in cinema audiences started to cut into Holt's market. Holt later recalled, "I believe George OBrien quit over money so RKO needed another Western star and I was put forward. He was a popular Western star during the 1940s and early 1950s, appearing in forty-six B westerns released by RKO Pictures. It makes for much smoother flowing films. Warren.[4]. [2] "Americans to Sponsor Production in England: Durbin British Winner New Ameche, Faye Film Sandy's Sex 'Decided' Newcomer Awarded Role Gail Patrick Assigned". He used the mixture of charm and seriousness very well. [33] He was called to active duty during the making of the film. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. GREAT NEWS! RKO gave Holt his first lead in the B-film The Rookie Cop. "[3], His post-war career began well when 20th Century Fox borrowed him to play Virgil Earp alongside Henry Fonda's Wyatt Earp in the John Ford western My Darling Clementine (1946). When his movie series ended he decided to move to Oklahoma for good. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. First it was my parents who told me what to do, then RKO told me what to do, then I went into the service and Uncle Sam told me what to do. More about Tim Holt edit Dating History # 4 Birdee Stephens 7 2 1951 - 1973 Let's have one good actor in the family. However the Chicago Daily Tribune said he was very likeable". He also made Western Heritage (1947), which was an original screenplay. It was Jack Beasly, owner of the radio station, and Ralph White, a co-worker, who encouraged him to take a role on The Virginian (1962). [2] He was the inspiration for his father's book, Lance and His First Horse. [35][36], The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)]] Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Jennifer, born Elizabeth Marshall, was the daughter of film star Jack Holt and Margaret Wood Holt; she had an older half-sister from her mothers' previous marriage, named Imogene and a brother, Charles John Holt III, nicknamed Tim Holt.She would later change her name to Jennifer for professional reasons. . Tim was born Charles John Holt, Jr. in Beverly Hills on February 5, 1918, to Jack and his wife, Margaret Woods, at a time when Jack was just making a dent in silent films. As he explained his name, his mother was Spanish, and the Spanish is for loving, and his father was Irish, which is for fighting. "Ford Closes Four-Film Deal; 'Fugitive' First". Charles John "Tim" Holt III (February 5, 1919 - February 15, 1973) was an American film actor best known for his youthful leading roles in dozens of westerns along with his co-starring role opposite Humphrey Bogart in the 1948 film The Treasure of the Sierra Madre. The film, which was considered lost for years, was included in the DVD released 2011 anthology Treasures 5 The West 18981938 by the National Film Preservation Foundation after a print was discovered in Australia.[2]. Tim Holts income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. [21] Swiss Family Robinson was a financial failure and Laddie was not particularly popular. Search above to list available cemeteries. However he kept busy managing theatres and making personal appearances. Born Charles John Holt III, he was the son of actor Jack Holt, best known for his appearance with Humphrey Bogart in the film classic Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948). Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? "[22] In early 1940, RKO announced Holt would make six low-budget B-Westerns, starting with Wagon Train with Martha O'Driscoll. an amazing location . We have set your language to He also promised a bigger budget for Holt's Westerns such as The Arizona Ranger (1948), which cast him opposite his father. "Hustons Do Superb Job in This Film: TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE" THE CAST". Tim's wife Berdee in the center, and on the outside wearing the cowboy hat is Ben Johnson. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? "SCREEN NEWS HERE AND IN HOLLYWOOD: Universal to Start 'One Hour to Live,' 'Missing Evidence' and 'Rio' on Monday 'WATERFRONT' AT GLOBE 'To the Victor,' 'Orage' and 'La Kermesse Heroique' Among Films Listed for Today Raft Signs With Warner Spewaks to Write for McCarey". Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. [11][12][13], RKO gave Holt his first lead, in the B-film The Rookie Cop. Wanger wanted to star Holt opposite Henry Fonda and Louise Platt in an adaptation of Vincent Sheean's Personal History; however after the problems Wanger had making Blockade he decided to postpone the project. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. The latter lost $50,000. Try again later. "[3][37] Tom Stempel argues that "While Holt had lost his baby fat during the war, he still had a wonderful grin and cute dimples. Holt's career received a boost in September 1941[25] when Orson Welles cast him as the lead in his second film, The Magnificent Ambersons (1942). Tim Holt was previously married to Birdee Stephens (1952 - 1973) and Virginia Ashcroft. [6], Instead he made his debut as Anne Shirley's suitor in Stella Dallas (1937) for Sam Goldwyn the same role that another film star's son, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., had played in the 1925 version. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. From 194042 he made 18 Westerns. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Tim Holt is one of the Dude Perfect editors. Holt had a charming personality on the screen, which made him one of the top western stars from 1940 to 1943.[3]. It was popular, and RKO put him in The Girl and the Gambler opposite Leo Carrillo. He was accepted into the Virginia Military Institute in 1909,[3] but expelled for misbehavior in his second semester there. "I never did like Hollywood that much there was nothing magical about it for me", he said. According to his biographer David Rothel, "No more was he the callow, youthful cowboy with big, silly grin on his face. Made a couple of NRA gun safety films called "Shooting Straight with Tim Holt" in the 1950s. [23] O'Driscoll and Holt were meant to reteam in Sir Piegan Passes but it was not made. Bill Elliott (aka "Wild Bill Elliott") also smoked a pipe at times in his movies (i.e., The Homesteaders (1953)). Please enter your email and password to sign in. [2] At the start of World War II, he enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 54, at the request of General George C. Marshall so that Holt could be a horse buyer for the United States Cavalry. Instead he was assigned to play Fritz Robinson in the studio's expensive adaptation of Swiss Family Robinson (1940). For RKO he appeared in a series of Zane Gray adaptations: Thunder Mountain (1947),[38] Under the Tonto Rim (1947) and Wild Horse Mesa (1947). In 1938, at the age of 19, he scored his first major role in "The Law West of Tombstone". Martin met his wife, former fashion model and actress Elaine Riley, on a film set in Carmel, where a scheduled four-day shoot stretched to three weeks because of fog [6] He was married to Elaine Riley from 1946 until his death. "[27][28] (In 1965 Welles wanted to reshoot the ending with those of the original cast still alive, including Holt, but it did not eventuate. Early life [ edit] His first sidekick was Ray Whitley, who was slightly older than Holt, and who would usually sing a song or two in each film. "'Treasure' Manifests Adult Power". His entry into the U.S. Army Air Forces was delayed long enough so that Holt could star in Hitler's Children (1943). (It was later filmed as Foreign Correspondent.) "DRAMA AND FILM: Colbert Quits Capra Feature, Hepburn Cast". $1 Million - $5 Million. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. He is most remembered for Stagecoach. Failed to report flower. granite-jawed. He smoked a pipe. Holt was a lifetime member of the Society of Colonial Wars, admitted to the California Society on July 13, 1928. https://movies.nytimes.com/person/33051/Tim-Holt/biography, http://offscreen.com/view/tim-holt-and-the-b-western, "Tim Holt Tuesday #2: John Brooker Interviews Tim Holt, 1970", https://fiftieswesterns.wordpress.com/2013/11/12/tim-holt-tuesday-2-john-booker-interviews-tim-holt-1970/, http://www.39th.org/39th/aerial/62nd/crew59dfc.html, http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApps?cmd=ShadowBoxProfile&type=Person&ID=120796, http://www.westernclippings.com/comics/timholt_comicbookcowboys.shtml, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article130795375, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article57310529, The Colt Revolver in the American WestTim Holt's Single Action Army. The two actually appeared together as father and son in the western The Arizona Ranger (1948), and Jack was glimpsed (as a hobo in the Mexican flophouse that Humphrey Bogart, Walter Huston, and Tim were staying in) in the classic The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948). Holt's career received a boost in September 1941[26] when Orson Welles cast him as the lead in his second film, The Magnificent Ambersons (1942). Sad to report that Berdee passed away on April 25, 2011. . In WW II, while flying as a bombardier in a B-29 returning from a mission over Japan he saw the mushroom cloud over Hiroshima from the atomic bomb. , money, salary, income, and assets. Tim . He was then cast as the romantic lead for the studio's biggest star, Ginger Rogers, in 5th Avenue Girl (1939). The boyishly rugged, athletically inclined Tim attended military school in his teens, excelling in polo. Cowboy hero Tim Holt avidly Salary in 2022. [2] One of his classmates was Budd Boetticher who recalled Holt ""used to walk around in our suite of rooms thereand he often had on his .38 revolvers and holster. He was a decorated hero (Distinguished Flying Cross, Victory Medal, and Presidential Unit Citation among his awards) while serving in the Air Corps and was discharged with the rank of second lieutenant. lists Help us build our profile of Tim Holt! He was diagnosed with bone cancer in August of 1972 and passed away rather quickly on February 15, 1973, shortly after his 54th birthday. [15], He was meant to play the eldest son in Three Sons (1939) with Edward Ellis[16] but he was withdrawn and replaced by William Gargan. In these early films Tim's jobs were diverse. [34] He was also a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross. During his early years, he accompanied his father on location, even appearing in an early silent film. In a career spanning more than four decades, Holt is best remembered for his roles in the films The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) and The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948). She met Tim Holt in 1948 and they were. Try again. [1] During his early years, he accompanied his father on location, even appearing in an early silent film. "Previews Reveal Fitful Start for New Season: 'Yank' Leads in Potency Welles Casts Tim Holt Costumes Tempt Power Good Things for Ginger Goldwyn Lot Hyphenated". Charles John Holt, Jr.[1] (May 31, 1888 January 18, 1951) was an American motion picture actor who was prominent in both silent and sound movies, particularly Westerns. Resides in Salt Lake City, UT. Who is Tim Holt dating? Cowboy hero Tim Holt avidly followed in the boots of his famous character-actor dad, the granite-jawed Jack Holt (b. Charles John Holt), who appeared in hundreds of silents and talkies (many of them westerns) over the years. Nicknamed "Tim", he was raised on his father's ranch in Fresno, where he performed outside chores and learned to ride a horse. The Holts have two children Tim who is Head Football Coach at Sapulpa and DeAndra. "SCREEN NEWS HERE AND IN HOLLYWOOD: Three Pictures Are Placed on RKO Schedule--Cukor May Direct 'Susan and God' MAINTAIN FILM OUTPUT Columbia Studios Will Spend $5,000,000 More This Year on Production, Cohn Says Ruby Keeler Out of Film George Cukor May Direct". [2] He was the inspiration for his father's book, Lance and His First Horse. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. While Hopalong Cassidy was always the foreman of the Bar 20 Ranch, Tim played a cowboy, a Treasury agent, a Texas Ranger, or a number of other occupations. [42] However the films remained undistinguished: Guns of Hate (1948), Indian Agent (1948) and Gun Smugglers (1948). [1] He got a degree in animal nutrition from Iowa, worked as a builder, produced rodeos, staged and performed Western music jamborees, and worked as an advertising manager for a radio station from 1962 onwards. He was interred in the Memory Lane Cemetery in Harrah, Oklahoma. Lived In Tallahassee FL, Phoenix AZ, Pittsburgh PA. Related To Shelley Holt, Collin Holt, Dwight Holt, Rye Holt, Kimball Holt. He would become an enduring member of the cowboy fraternity through Trail of Robin Hood (1950), a Roy Rogers western with guest appearances by Holt, Allan Lane, Tom Keene, Tom Tyler, Kermit Maynard, and Rex Allen. 0 cemeteries found in Harrah, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, USA. this was truly one of the best weddings i've seen since it was simply "all about the couple". He was born on May 25, 1993 and his birthplace is Texas. [10], His contract with Wanger expired. ). Spouse/patner/ NA: Child: NA: Social Net Work: Tim Holt Facebook: Tim Holt: Tim Holt Instagram: Tim Holt: Tim Holt Twitter: Tim Holt: Tim Holt LinkedIn: "I never did like Hollywood that much there was nothing magical about it for me", he said. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 5 February. Explore how the celebrity world connects. "B Western Cowboys: Part I", Holt played young Lieutenant Blanchard in the 1939 classic, Last edited on 29 November 2022, at 09:49, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, "Tim Holt Tuesday #2: John Brooker Interviews Tim Holt, 1970", http://www.39th.org/39th/aerial/62nd/crew59dfc.html, "Tim Holt Comic Book Cowboys, by Boyd Magers", "The Montreal Gazette - Google News Archive Search", The Colt Revolver in the American WestTim Holt's Single Action Army. TINEE, MAE (19 Mar 1948). To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. She already had a daughter when they married, and together they had a son, Charles John Holt III, and a daughter, Elizabeth Marshall Holt. List of aircraft of the Malaysian Armed Forces, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Birdee Stephens and Tim Holt were married for 21 years before Tim Holt died aged 55. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. He died of cancer at age 54 and was inducted posthumously into the Western Performers Hall of Fame Oklahoma in 1991. "It was a lucky decision", Welles later said, calling Holt "one of the most interesting actors that's ever been in American movies". Family members linked to this person will appear here. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Tim apprenticed at various stock companies before he eased his way back into films with an unbilled part in History Is Made at Night (1937). [45], The Westerns continued: Dynamite Pass (1950), Storm over Wyoming (1950), Rider from Tucson (1950), Border Treasure (1950) and Rio Grande Patrol (1950). Berdee Stephens Holt, Harrah, OK, age 84, was born on May 6, 1926, in Harrah, OK. She was the daughter of William Bryan & Gladys Eula (Phillips) Stephens. [40] The Los Angeles Times said Holt "gives a rare and sincere impression of character in his performance."[41]. Holt made her film debut using the stage name Jacqueline Holt in a 1941 western starring Hopalong Cassidy. Coach Holt has been married to his wife Brenda for 40 years. He reached an early peak when Orson Welles cast him against type as the cruel, malicious son George in The Magnificent Ambersons (1942), a role Welles initially contemplated playing himself. While studying at college, he married his college sweetheart, Virginia Ashcroft, in 1938. - Boyfriend/ Girlfriend, Does Tim Holt have a Baby? Weve updated the security on the site. [47], Instead it was back to Westerns: Pistol Harvest (1951), Hot Lead (1951), Overland Telegraph (1951), Trail Guide (1952), Road Agent (1952), Target (1952), and finally Desert Passage (1952). Coach Holt and Brenda also have 4 grandchildren Jaxon, Ava, Canton, Rylan. Stempel: The chemistry between Holt and Martin was immediate. In the 47-52 series, the comic relief is verbal rather than visual, and often a part of the story. FRANK S (25 Aug 1939). The Los Angeles Times said Holt had "some splendid scenes towards the end". Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. DOUGLAS W CHURCHILL Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES.. (12 Sep 1939). [17] He was also meant to star in a Western, Silver City, with Betty Grable, but it was not made.[18]. The UK's supply crisis puts extra pressure on Prime Minister Boris. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Went to work at Oklahoma City radio station KLPR in 1961, doing sales and making personal appearances. Birdee Stephens (m. 19521973), Alice Harrison (m. 19441952), Virginia Ashcroft (m. 19381944), Bryanna Holt, Jay Holt, Lance Holt, Jack Holt. RKO signed Holt to a seven-year contract in December 1938. In his 1914 film debut, Holt rode a horse down a steep embankment into the Russian River in a scene for Salomy Jane. When his movie series ended he decided to move to Oklahoma for good. [2] One of his classmates was Budd Boetticher who recalled Holt "used to walk around in our suite of rooms thereand he often had on his .38 revolvers and holster. Wyatt, Tom and Greenland, David. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. followed in the boots of his famous character-actor dad, the [1] He got a degree in animal nutrition from Iowa, worked as a builder, produced rodeos, staged and performed Western music jamborees, and worked as an advertising manager for a radio station from 1962 onwards. Should you have information that conflicts with anything shown please make us aware by email. This account has been disabled. Tim Holt was the son of Jack and Margaret (Woods) Holt, and was born February 5, 1919. Holt became a decorated combat veteran of World War II, flying in the Pacific Theatre with the United States Army Air Forces as a B-29 bombardier. Charles John "Tim" Holt III (February 5, 1919 February 15, 1973) was an American actor. 1940 census summary and census takers worksheet - 21 year old Tim Holt (born California), his 22 year old wife Virginia (born California), newborn son Lance (born California) and four servants reside at 8545 Lindlay Avenue, Los Angeles. The other sidekick was a character "Whopper" played by Emmett Lynn and then Lee White. Appearing almost exclusively for RKO from 1939 on, Tim eventually became disillusioned with the quality of his pictures and decided to abandon films after appearing in RKO's Desert Passage (1952) while still a popular draw. well bloggers, it was in fact an amazing weekend as we celebrated the marriage of mario III & sara. Monster That Challenged The World, The (1957) -- (Movie Clip) A Simple Marine Secretion Tim Holt is the tough new commander at the Navy station at the Salton Sea in California, here meeting civilian employee Gail (Audrey Dalton), then scientist Rogers (Hans Conreid), and later young Sandy (Mimi Gibson), after a weird attack that left sailors dead, early in The Monster That Challenged The World . I came back out and RKO still told me what to do. Richard L Coe (29 Dec 1951). Let's have one good actor in the family. In 1957 he came out of retirement to head up the cast in the subpar sci-fi horror film The Monster That Challenged the World (1957) and then quickly returned to obscurity.Little was heard from Tim over the years save a co-starring role in a low-budget hillbilly moonshine extravaganza for exploitation king Herschell Gordon Lewis called This Stuff'll Kill Ya! "James Foran, Brother of Dick, Will Make Debut as Comedy Star: John Howard Latest Choice for 'Drummond'". "Schulberg Casts Sylvia Sidney in Krasna Feature". Two mid-1930s features, Whirlpool and The Defense Rests, starred Holt opposite up-and-coming ingenue Jean Arthur. 1973 He was diagnosed with bone cancer in August of 1972 and passed away rather quickly on February 15, 1973, shortly after his 54th birthday. Jack and wife Margaret remained married through his death in 1951, though the couple had not lived together for many years. At this point he decided to try to put together an acting career. While Hopalong Cassidy was always the foreman of the Bar 20 Ranch, Tim played a cowboy, a Treasury agent, a Texas Ranger, or a number of other occupations. Tim leaves behind his wife Joan, his true best friend and helpmate. [30] Holt was going to enter the army, so RKO quickly put him in six more Westerns: Bandit Ranger (1942), Red River Robin Hood (1942), Pirates of the Prairie (1942), Fighting Frontier (1943), Sagebrush Law (1943) and The Avenging Rider (1942).[31]. [1] He was wounded over Tokyo on the last day of the war and was awarded a Purple Heart. US based Meghan and Harry.. FameChain has their amazing trees. Now he exuded a steady, serious no-nonsense type of mature cowboy who was less impulsive, more contemporary, and somewhat world weary. Dore Schary left RKO in 1948 and the new management was not keen to cast Holt in anything other than Westerns: Rustlers (1949), Stagecoach Kid (1949), Masked Raiders (1949), The Mysterious Desperado (1949) and Riders of the Range (1949). Color Film Success at Box Office Lusk, Norbert|work=Los Angeles Times|date=19 Feb 1938|page=8}}. The New York Times said he "draws out all the meanness in George's character which is precisely what the role demands. Also learn how He earned most of Tim Holt networth? You can always change this later in your Account settings. Also known as Timothy E Holt. For a number of years Holt was voted by US exhibitors as among the most popular Western stars in the country. During a promotional visit to the Oklahoma City theme park "Frontier City," Nick Adams, star of The Rebel (1959), visited the Holt family home. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. [23] Instead Holt appeared in The Fargo Kid. See FameChain's massive Trump family tree. Holt was born Charles John Holt III on February 5, 1919, in Beverly Hills, California, the son of actor Jack Holt and Margaret Woods. She obtained a divorce in Mexico in 1932, but on January 9, 1940, a judge in Los Angeles ruled that the divorce was invalid. [9], Holt has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6313- Hollywood Blvd for his contribution to the motion picture industry. Also a part of the acting Holt clan was the beautiful "prairie flower" Jennifer Holt (nee Elizabeth Marshall Holt), Tim's younger sister, who appeared in scores of 1940s oaters. 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