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Stanley Holloway
A charismatic performer with a gift for comedy and song, Stanley Holloway navigates the glitz and grit of showbiz to leave an indelible mark on stage and screen.
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In short · Acted for six decades — 61 credits.
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Biography
Stanley Augustus Holloway was an English actor, comedian, singer, and monologist known for his stage and screen performances. He became well known for his comic and character roles, especially his portrayal of Alfred P. Doolittle in *My Fair Lady*. Holloway was also recognized for his comic monologues and songs, which he performed and recorded throughout his 70-year career. His work in entertainment established him as a versatile and enduring figure in the performing arts.
Filmography · 60 of 60
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60 credits
Journey into Fear(1975)
Mr. Mathews
Film
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde(1973)
Poole
Film
Up the Front(1972)
Vincento
Film
Flight of the Doves(1971)
The Judge
Film
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes(1970)
Gravedigger
Film
Run a Crooked Mile(1969)
Caretaker
Film
Target: Harry(1969)
Jason Carlyle
FilmThingumybob(1968)
Bob Bridge
TV
Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter(1968)
G.G. Brown
FilmBlandings Castle(1967)
Beach
TV
The Sandwich Man(1966)
Park Gardener
Film
Ten Little Indians(1965)
William Blore
Film
In Harm's Way(1965)
Clayton Canfil
Film
My Fair Lady(1964)
Alfred P. Doolittle
Film
The Fantasticks(1964)
Bellamy
FilmOur Man Higgins(1962)
Higgins
TV
No Love for Johnnie(1961)
Fred Andrews
Film
No Trees in the Street(1959)
Kipper
Film
Alive and Kicking(1958)
MacDonagh
FilmHello London(1958)
Stanley Holloway
Film
Jumping for Joy(1956)
Captain Jack Montague
Film
An Alligator Named Daisy(1955)
General Weston
Film
Fast and Loose(1954)
Major George Crabb
Film
A Day to Remember(1953)
Charley Porter
Film
The Titfield Thunderbolt(1953)
Valentine
Film
Meet Mr. Lucifer(1953)
Mr. Lucifer
Film
Mr. Lord Says No(1952)
Henry Lord
Film
Tonight at 8:30(1952)
Henry Gow (segment: Fumed Oak: An Unpleasant Comedy)
Film
One Wild Oat(1951)
Alfred Gilbey
Film
The Lavender Hill Mob(1951)
Pendlebury
Film
Awards & Nominations
1 nominationAcademy Awards
- Nom1964Oscar — Actor in a Supporting Role
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Additional credits1Show
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- In Town TonightSelf · 1935
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