He was the best .as Nancy Olsen (young co-star in SUNSET BOULEVARD) stated about him , " He was the perfect movie star !". The dance scene with Kim Novak in Picnic.Ahhhhh! However William Holden died - he was really a great actor. He first came onto the scene with his 1939 hit film Golden Boy. Growing up in Evansville, IN we would drive by his home a lot. Don't you think Stefanie has regrets over this? Born William Franklin Beedle Jr. in O'Fallon, Illinois and raised in South Pasadena, California, he initially followed in his father's footsteps by studying chemistry at Pasadena Junior College in California before he signed a contract with Paramount Pictures in 1937. Also fantastic movie never mentioned here "Earthling" probably 1981. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080671/?ref_=nv_sr_2 link to info about above movie. Holden never remarried but in recent years was a close friend of actress Stefanie Powers. The Final Films. The source of Bill's haggard appearance was largely due to sun damage and cigarettes. Months?? She had a yearly date with Bill Holden. See where that gets you. It depletes one's minerals, it induces dehydration which is bad for the skin, it affects one's ability to get restful sleep, it induces elevated blood pressure, the list goes on and on. Wish somebody had been with him when he had a fall. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. He always looked about 10 years older than he was, even in the late 1940's/early 50's. Those absences for weeks at a timewell, he wasn't doing nothing. Can't watch it anymore - the ending is too sad. That's what really happened. William Holden, whose handsome face and easy, masculine manner made him the quintessential American in many movies, was found dead Monday morning in his apartment in Santa Monica. Thank you for your lovely remarks. He followed that film up with a screen version of the movie of Our Town. 'How Good it was to Watch his Movies & be Carried Away in those Days. Nothing more nothing less. You are correct Tracy Jo! I thank him for the legacy he left us. In that movie, he was a perfect foil to Sir Alec Guinness, who played the very correct British army officer who helped the Japanese build an important bridge in Thailand. Holden was of English descent, and his paternal Great-Grandmother, Rebecca Westfield who was born in England in 1817. Try again later. He then beat the odds by landing a starring role in Golden Boy, the film that made him an instant success. I agree. NASA shouldve used Billy Wilder for the Apollo landing rather than Kubrick. William Holden Died Drunk and Alone William Holden began working in Hollywood as a piece of beefcake. There's really nothing mysterious about his life or his passing. Holden's apartment was on the fourth floor, number 43. Simple theme. He wasn't acting when he did his great movies. He burst onto the scene with his role in Golden Boy in 1939. All of the lights were off, except for the television set which was still blaring. Really. Its pretty safe to say that his heavy drinking is what led to his accidental injury. His first role was an unaccredited appearance 1938's "Prison Farm" but he became a star almost effortlessly by virtue of his starring role in 1939's "Golden Boy." Have lived all over, including Africa, and love "African Queen", but the best is "Casablanca" where the ending holds such promise as they both stroll off into the swirling mist and a new beginning - well, that's my plan!! JEC. We have set your language to Guinness character, crisp and punctilious, always goes by the book. I, too agree 100 percent about the dance scene in Picnic. Title Role in 'Golden Boy', It was also in 1939 that he had his first major role - and the title role - in ''Golden Boy,'' opposite Barbara Stanwyck. ''I'm not a classic actor, dealing in tragedy. Where The Great Actor William Holden Died Alone clyde beck 15.4K subscribers 56K views 7 years ago In this fantastic beach setting facing the Pacific Ocean, in this building called the SHORECLIFF. I ALWAYS thought he was a terrific actor.When I first saw him on the screen in 1957 I liked him. You find his whole life story where he was born, how he got started in acting, his loves (yes there were quite a lot) and, of course, always the drinking. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Join Facts Verse to learn more about the Inside William Holdens Frightening Final Moments. Many have had tons of plastic surgery and still look horrible. Barbara Stanwyck was his angel, coaching Holden and using her stardom to get him a parts. Sunset Blvd? He left her $75,000 (equivalent to $584,000 in 2021). I need to go back and watch some of The Blue Knight. It is so sad to read of the passing of these wonderful actors and actresses of the Golden Age. . Examples of his great work. Facts Verse That's how I felt when I watched PICNIC for the first time on TCM this past June. Remember actors then worked all the time either on the films for their studios or were loaned out. This account has been disabled. He joined us our table and told us about filming The Bridge on the River Kwai. Bill Holden will always have a special corner of my heart so much so, that I look forward to seeing him on the other side. He was unparalleled; excellent actor.I too, miss him. I didn't appreciate them then like I should have. Always one of the saddest ends for a great classic film star. He was unparalleled and I miss him. I heard that both of them fell in love in "Sabrina" & wanted to get married but Holden honestly told her he could not have children so she married someone else, actually married like 3 times and had one son. The "stars" of today just don't have "it". Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. 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Interesting. ALL MATERIALS, CONTENTS, AND ARTICLES ARE THE COPYRIGHT OF DAVID LOBOSCO (unless otherwise stated). I remember his name, but a little too young to remember anything else. Before he escapes from the prison camp, he spends most of his time figuring out ways to get out of working for the Japanese. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. The fact that he drank like he did is his perogative. Facts Verse Theme images by, WHERE ARE THEY NOW: FORGOTTEN CHILD STARS, HOLLYWOOD LOVE: DINAH SHORE AND BURT REYNOLDS, Latest TCM Classic Film Festival Announcements, Danny G's SPECIAL Dino-Amore Month Sunday Serenade with Dino: "Senza Fine", The Classic Film Collective: 7 Amazing Facts from Sidney Poitiers Memoir The Measure of a Man. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. Beedle grew up in South Pasadena, California. I like Stalag 17, Sunset Blvd. Facts Verse Will still remember Bill as the handsome, sexy guy in his prime. I like your very well reasoned comment. People comment on his drinking but he was professional in his job and adored by Ms. Hassan Coroner Terms Death Of Holden an Accident, https://www.nytimes.com/1981/11/18/us/coroner-terms-death-of-holden-an-accident.html. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Agree. Does touching each other spark heat? Peckinpah told Lewis of Holdens role in a key scene. He really was great in "Love is a Many Splendored Thing" ! He had a hit with the made for television movie "The Blue Knight" in 1973 and earned an Emmy Award for his performance. The post William Holden Died Drunk and Alone appeared first on ClassicMovieRev.com. I am a Magician Mystic Marlow and have done film. It was a movie I will cherish the rest of my life. With Nancy's passing, it is so sad that she left, but glad that she will be with Ronnie. Deputy press secretary Larry Speakes quoted the President as saying: ''I have a great feeling of grief. If you look close esp. He was handsome but not in a classic matinee-idol style; he was the decent average man, only a bit better than average. His role in ''Network '' in 1976 won him a third. If you have nothing nice to say about anybody, DON'T say anything at all. Alcohol is the devil's potion. Long gone, but never forgotten. He was out doors a lot and no one used sun screen then. He truly let his light shine. During WW II, while Bill had a cushy job in the army, his brother Bob was a navy pilot and was shot down and killed. ''I'm a pretty fair interpreter of a certain kind of contemporary character,'' he said in an interview in The Times in 1976. This also probably fueled his drinking. Powers. When William Holden was on screen, everyone else fell back in shadow. You are well loved still not only by the many who knew you personally, but also generations of devotees. Correct as what brought out by Holdens psychologist in the book Golden Boy who related that shortly after meeting with Holden he was visited by government officials regarding what he was discussing with Holden. This is when chronic alcoholics shut out the world and drink alone for days on end. (Kim Novak) his reply was take a number. He was insecure all his life, that was one of the reasons he started drinking at a real early age. I truly hope Mr. Holden wasn't sad at the end of his life because all his movies made me happy. My IMDB is under Mystic Marlow. Ronald Reagan was his immediate supervisor. He released "Sabrina" and "The Bridges at Toko-Ri" in 1954, apparently basing his character in the latter upon his younger brother, Robert Beedle, a United States Navy fighter pilot who was killed in action in 1944. Thumbs up for you, Mr. Holden ~ : ). His face was so heavily lined in 1969 when he appeared in The Wild Bunch. The great and the splendid have all passed (except for Doris) and we are left with the dregs! An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. It was then that he took the name William Holden, which he made his legal name in 1943. -----. Totally agree. He had everything we wanted for ourselves. Please try again later. According to the autopsy report, Holden was already dead for a week before his body was discovered. However, by that time he was no longer the handsome leading man of movies. Most actors have a specific corridor, and within the limits of that corridor they travel the course of their career. He had such a natural way of presenting himself, that even in the company of the other co-stars like Borgnine, Robert Ryan, Warren Oates, and Ben Johnson he still appeared to be the one you turned your focus on. Then he made a comeback in 1969 with The Wild Bunch and was praised for his work in Network in 1976. Drinking by itself will not cause premature aging. (1950) Passed | 110 min | Drama, Film-Noir 8.4 Rate A screenwriter develops a dangerous relationship with a faded film star determined to make a triumphant return. Subscribe to the Podcast All right, Mr. DeMille, Im ready[], Subscribe to the Podcast No the man I knew could[], Subscribe to the Podcast If I ever run into any[]. Seventh Dawn is an excellent movie and very prophetic in todays world. From then on, he made more than 50 movies; most but not all were successful, and he tried to set certain standards both for himself and for the movies in which he agreed to appear. Anne - you have no idea what Bill was really like. I saw it again just last week on TCM. When Ryan was murdered in 1976 by a car bomb WH attended his funeral. The movie was released last July. Love him!! With Jeanne Crain, William Holden, Edmund Gwenn, Gene Lockhart. Even though he clearly had talent, his lack of experience made shooting very difficult and after just two weeks of filming. She said she just froze, incredulous that he had kept it from her for so long while knowing she craved children of her own and while discussing spending the rest of their lives together. I think he was already a well practised alcoholic by then. Bill Holden was a beautiful classy man, loved the wild life of Africa, brilliant actor, will always be handsome, and that wonderful voice. This affair ended when Capucine met William Holden, but she and Feldman remained friends until his death in 1968. Symbol of Normality. Great actor, troubled soul. How could an actor like Wm.Holden be such an alcoholic and be able to be selected to act in so many movies. He was still William Holden. But William Holden beat all the odds by achieving his instant stardom with his very first leading role. Appearing in films like Picnic in 1955 and The Bridge on the River Kwai in 1957. The characters he played on screen possessed the character traits that are most desired and admired of men: strength, integrity, courageousness, humility, empathy, love, faithfulness, kindness, and dependability. Watching tcm tonight, Stalag 17 was on, William Holden, one of my favorite actors. Although he was still relatively young by Hollywoods standards. And he was one of the best, he was one of the best. On the scene they found an empty vodka bottle in the trash can, along with 4 beer bottles and a partially full bottle of vodka on the kitchen sink. I am 76 years old and fell in love with William Holden when I was in my early teens; no one ever replaced him, not even close. I have the DVD for Picnic and play it periodically as I remember those days long ago with such fond memories. Bill played the early anti-heroes, the guy who only looked out for number one, the selfish, lazy, opportunist. These roles include a prisoner-of-war entrepreneur in Stalag 17 (1953), for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor. Money, fame, looks, and talent. You were ahead of your time in your pursuit of wildlife conservation and environmental studies especially in Kenya. It would seem that his one weakness was always the bottle. Miss you,Dottie K. That is so true I just realized Audrey Hepburn and William holden died at the same age 63 and both of their lives were unhappy I think that's saying u fall in love once in a life time is true. Let us know in the comments section which one of his films you appreciate the most between The Towering Inferno and Sunset Blvd. Please take the time to investigate his other occupation, longtime CIA operative. The Penthouse, a spacious 11,000 square feet, is perched high above Ocean Avenue affording panoramic views of the ocean, city and mountains. I also watched Golden Boy and Horse Soldiers this weekend. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. As I write I am watching "The Wild Bunch". He acted in several radio plays in college and in 1939 a talent scout got him a small part in the movie Million Dollar Legs. At that point he changed his name to Holden, reportedly taking the name of a Los Angeles Times editor with the hope the papers critics would not pan his first movie performance too severely. I found him to be as attractive in his last movie as he was in his first. So, it shouldnt really be that big of a surprise that, with numbers like those, celebrities would face the same risk of dying [] More, Inside William Holdens Frightening Final Moments, Scientists Discovered Evidence That Exposes An Ancient Lie About Woolly Mammoths, Handlers Thought This Owl Was Male For 23 Years Then He Laid An Egg, This Baby Elephant Decided To Spend His Last Days Alongside This Creature, Woman Adpots Tiny, Adorable Puppy. We lost an amazing actor and most importantly a great man. In other words, live enough time and do different things without wrecking one's life for a while and different patterns for living are learned and one looks back and sees there was nothing there for them but terrible grief and unhappiness. After the war, he returned to the screen in 1947, first with a cameo appearance in the film Variety Girl then in a leading role in Blaze of Noon. Living in Pasadena, Holden was spotted by a talent scout from Paramount Pictures in 1937 while playing the part of an 80-year-old man. His biggest contribution is towards wildlife conservation, which Stephanie Powers is managing. I AGREE WITH ALL THE GOOD COMMENTS ABOUT WILLIAM HOLDEN. I have yet to find a truly complete biography of him.He drank and smoked a lot because that is what men did at that time. If he wasn't drinking, he would probably not be so convincing when acting disappointed, but proud "old-fashioned" Pike Bishop. In 1953, he was cast in "Stalag 17" for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor. Holden and his wife separated in 1963 and were later divorced. In 'Network' 'Towering Inferno' and, of course, his very last movie in 1981 'S.O.B.' Glad to see so many agree what a wonderful actors, conservationist he was. I'm 60 so I recall great films from the 60s and 70s. The coroner's office said Holden was "heavily intoxicated" and his death was . Some of his mothers ancestors found their way to the States in the 17th century. Born the same year as her. A true alcoholic ( my brother) could not hold a job at a fast food restaraunt. The film crew saw it being delivered and contacted my father to see if they could use it and they did. Alcoholism usually trumps having any long lasting happiness. This in turn caused Holden to drink more. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. His performances were always believableand his lines delivered with an honesty and sincerity that werealways convincing. As to the suggestion that he never found true love, I disagree. Even his neighbors reported only ever receiving the occasional head nod from the elusive actor. My dad would always say that home owner was a friend of WH and also he had mob connections. There was an error deleting this problem. Loved the begining scene, the acting was so good. Agreed! and The World of Suzie Wong. But his co-star Barbara Stanwyck, who had a great deal of respect for Holden. Later she said she heard the news that he had died on her car radio. I think he was sad all his life, even when he appeared happy. And still so depressed he had to constantly drink. Although by that time he no longer had the youthful veneer of a handsome young leading man like he used to. He hadnt seen Holden in many days, and became very concerned, so he let himself in, via the passkey. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). He followed that success with "Born Yesterday". This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. I know your comments above were posted a year ago, but if you haven't seen it yet you should. Well, I would have been concerned and checked up on him. I Love William Holden. Here's to you Bill. His relationship with S Powers was fizzling out by the time he died, hence the four days having passed before he was found dead. Stalag 17? At the scene, investigators recovered a large empty bottle of vodka in his trash can as well as 4 beer boles and a mostly full bottle of vodka on his kitchen counter. Murdered in Google and came to this sight. I'm surprised no one here has mentioned it. Anyone can read what you share. If only the rest of us could leave as much, To goldiesgirl who said: "The "stars" of today just don't have "it"you're blowin' smoke darlin', I'm sorry but the latest movies are the pitts. Drinking might age one's innards, but Errol Flynn looked great when his autopsy showed internal organs that were anything but Oh, stop it. He also earned himself a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Stefanie, meanwhwile, tried several time to have a "Heart-to-Heart" talk with him about his boozing, and got nowhere. The Shorecliff Towers. He also appeared in the multi-star disaster film "The Towering Inferno" in 1974. Bridge on the kwai and Stalage 17 are two of the best films ever made. Yes, I was about nine or so ~ : ) Anyway, Mr. Holden caught my 'eye'. Finally, Bill realized there was no way out. Such a versatile and wonderful actor. I can now die knowing what a man can be like when in love. He was regarded as cooperative with the press and with the studios where he worked, although he was on occasion suspended for refusing scripts he believed to be below his standards. The director Billy Wilder said that he was ''the best movie actor of his generation. Exusers They feel good for a short period of time and then they feel so terribly bad that they will do literally anything to escape how depressed and bad they feel later. Assistant Coroner Richard Wilson said that Holden was ''very intoxicated'' when he died, with a blood-alcohol reading of .22. I have just discovered William Holden and I can't get enough of his beautiful soul that comes through in his acting roles. The very prospect of calling an ambulance and attracting all that unwanted public attention would have been a nightmare to someone like him. Or his children? The coroner, Dr. Thomas Noguchi, said, ''The death was caused by an accidental fall involving tripping over or slipping on a throw rug, then falling into the sharp edge of a bedside table.'' Holden, who had battled alcoholism, was found dead on Nov. 16, 1981, in his Los Angeles apartment. He was a great actor and a star. To get out of the dance scene, Bill demanded stunt pay and to his surprise, Columbia wrote him a check for $8,000. Nice guy, down to earth. It would seem that Holden was attempting to dress himself when he either loss consciousness or tripped and ultimately passed away after sustaining major head trauma. Earlier post was correct- today's movies are computer generated garbage. You should know your facts before you spout your conclusion! TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Although I am one of William Holden's biggest fans, I can completely empathize with her about the trust factor. They don't make them like that anymore. The post Stalag 17 (1953) Classic Movie Review 79 appeared first on ClassicMovieRev.com. I was born in 57 so I was very young when Bill Holden was in his heyday but my mother use to watch picnic with me and even though she was very religious she would always say " Watching Bill Holden makes me want to buynew underwear". Even though these traits make him box office gold, he is tormented. And before you go, take a moment to show us a little love by giving this video a like and by subscribing to our channel if you havent already. I knew his name but never saw any of hispictures. 'I'm Not a Classic Actor'. WOW! The OceanAire Penthouse is now available for $10.8 million. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. I think the combo of naturally looking older and the sun is why he appeared to age poorly. Finally, in the late '50s he negotiated a ground-breaking contract with Columbia to star in The Bridge on the River Kwai, allowing him to become a part-owner in the film. Thats why it took so long for someone to find him. we all have our own sickness.it just developes and all of a sudden we realize we are not what we could or should have been when something is missing either love or too much memory regret,or disappointment we seem to fail as gods creature.bill was a great guy,looks,talent,he had it all,and died a meaningless life.63,im 87,what happens to me is reasonable,but not at age 63,alone,drinking,he wasnt drunk he has ti=oo much exoerience drinking to be drunk,he just got to the point where he did not give a shit, Hi Gene, That was the point of my title. Against his better nature, the real hero would eventually come out but next to his predecessors, Holden's heroes were complex, ambiguous men. He was considered an old-school actor and started losing roles to younger up-and-coming actors like Paul Newman and Steve McQueen. Holden's birth name was William Franklin Beedle, Jr. His last name was changed to Holden by an agent that was still in love with his ex-wife. Both very good. It is such a good movie and William Holden was at both his comedic & dramatic best starring opposite those two. About 100%. Still considered one of the most architecturally cutting-edge buildings in Santa Monica, this spacious masterpiece exudes luxury and tranquility.
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