TV Shows - William Holden
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on November 21, 2024. William Holden has appeared in 1 television series with data.
#686I Love Lucyas William Holden • 1 episode • #686 most popular showI Love Lucy is a classic American sitcom that aired from 1951 to 1957. The show follows the hilarious antics of Lucy Ricardo, played by Lucille Ball, and her husband Ricky Ricardo, played by Desi Arnaz. Lucy, an aspiring performer, constantly finds herself in comical situations as she tries to make it big in show business. With its clever writing and memorable characters, I Love Lucy quickly became a beloved television staple and set the standard for sitcoms to come.
Movies - William Holden
Sorted by online popularity. William Holden has appeared in 6 movies with data.
#1,462The Bridge on the River Kwaias Cmdr. Shears • #1,462 most popular movieThe Bridge on the River Kwai is a renowned 1957 war film depicting the story of English prisoners of war in Burma during World War II, tasked with building a bridge for their Japanese captors. It explores themes of pride, loyalty, and the impact of war on individuals.
#1,480Networkas Max Schumacher • #1,480 most popular movieNetwork is a 1976 American satirical drama film about a struggling fictional television network, UBS-TV, and the unexpected rise in ratings after the anchorman threatens suicide during a broadcast.
#5,432When Time Ran Out...as Shelby Gilmore • #5,432 most popular movieWhen Time Ran Out... is a 1980 American disaster film featuring an active volcano that jeopardizes a south Pacific island resort amid a conflict between the property's developer and a drilling foreman.
#5,519S.O.B.as Tim Culley • #5,519 most popular movieS.O.B. is a 1981 American comedy film directed by Blake Edwards, starring Julie Andrews, William Holden, Larry Hagman, Marisa Berenson, and Robert Preston.
#6,983Ashantias Jim Sandell • #6,983 most popular movieAshanti is a 1979 action-adventure film directed by Richard Fleischer, featuring Michael Caine and Peter Ustinov. The plot follows a man's dangerous quest to rescue his wife who has been abducted by slave traders in Africa.
#7,552The Earthlingas Patrick Foley • #7,552 most popular movieThe Earthling is a 1980 American-Australian adventure film about a man with terminal cancer who befriends a young boy after the boy's parents die in an accident.
William Holden Biography
William Franklin Holden (born Beedle Jr.; April 17, 1918 – November 12, 1981) was an American actor and a prominent figure in the film industry during the 1950s. He achieved great success as a leading actor, becoming one of the top box-office draws of his time. Holden won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the film Stalag 17 (1953) and received a Primetime Emmy Award for his performance in the television miniseries The Blue Knight (1973). Throughout his career, he appeared in several highly acclaimed movies, including Sunset Boulevard (1950), Sabrina (1954), Picnic (1955), The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957), The Wild Bunch (1969), and Network (1976). Holden was recognized as one of the most influential male stars of Classical Hollywood cinema by the American Film Institute.
On November 21, 2024, William Holden had 1,800 Wikipedia visits, making him the #3,287 most popular actor online.
