Geoffrey Holder
Acting
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Acting Credits
Biography
Born in Port of Spain, Trinidad of African descent, Holder was an actor known for his towering 200-centimeter (6'6") height, heavily accented deep basso voice and hearty laugh. With that and his appearance in the 1970s 7 Up soft drink "uncola" advertising campaign, Holder's image quickly became recognizable. He was also in the 1967 movie Dr. Dolittle as William Shakespeare, "Willy," and played Baron Samedi, one of the main villain's henchmen, in the 1973 James Bond film, Live and Let Die. Though...
Known For
Filmography
The Magistical
2008
as Narrator
Carmen & Geoffrey
2005
as Self
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2005
as Narrator (voice)
Bear in the Big Blue House LIVE! - Surprise Party
2002
as Ray
Cyberchase
2002
as Master Pi (voice)
Goosed
1999
as Dr. Bowman
Chance or Coincidence
1998
as Gerry
Bear in the Big Blue House
1997
as Ray the Sun
Going, Going, Almost Gone! Animals in Danger
1995
Tropical Rainforest
1992
as Narrator
Boomerang
1992
as Nelson
Night of 100 Stars III
1990
as Self
Ghost of a Chance
1987
as Johnson
John Grin's Christmas
1986
as Ghost of Christmas Future
Night of 100 Stars II
1985
as Self
Alice in Wonderland
1983
as Cheshire Cat
Annie
1982
as Punjab
All by Myself: The Eartha Kitt Story
1982
as Self
Lights! Camera! Annie! The Making of a Major Hollywood Musical
1982
as Self / Punjab
The Gold Bug
1980
as Jupiter
Swashbuckler
1976
as Cudjo
The Noah
1975
as Friday
Goggles!
1974
as (voice)
Live and Let Die
1973
as Baron Samedi
Bond 1973: The Lost Documentary
1973
as Self
The Man Without a Country
1973
as Slave on Ship
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask
1972
as Sorcerer
Great Performances
1971
as Cheshire Cat
Krakatoa, East of Java
1969
as Sailor
Doctor Dolittle
1967
as William Shakespeare X
Androcles and the Lion
1967
as Lion
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
Aladdin
1958
as Genie
DuPont Show of the Month
1957
as Genie
Carib Gold
1956
as Voo Doo Dancer