Partner: Stefanie Powers (b. Arlene Holden (b.1937) Partner: Audrey Hepburn (4 May 1929 - 20 January 1993) She was a British actress, model, dancer and humanitarian. What do you say about a longtime friend a sense of personal loss, a fine man. She was a secretary at the time. Adopted daughter: Virginia Holden, actress; daughter of Holden's wife, Brenda Marshall, by her previous marriage to actor Richard Gaines; Holden adopted her after marrying Marshall. His first starring role was as a young man torn between the violin and boxing in Golden Boy (1939). Was an avid art collector. Holden eventually did divorce Ardis and dated French actress Capucine before she ended their relationship due to his long-standing alcohol problem. [16], Their relationship did not last much beyond the completion of the film. He made two more films with Olson: Force of Arms (1951) at Warner Bros. and Submarine Command (1951) at Paramount. One of his brothers, a naval pilot, was shot down and killed over the Pacific in 1943. William Holden: The Golden Boy | The Hollywood Collection The Hollywood Collection 116K subscribers 8.2K 1.5M views 6 years ago It was said of him that in more than seventy films, he never once. I'm a whore, all actors are whores. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 17 April. Arlene met Dennis in 1963 when he worked for Bing Crosby Productions in Los Angeles. He followed that film up with a screen version of the movie of Our Town. Awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 8,1960 at 1651 Vine Street in Los Angeles, California. His love of the wild animal was shared with his then companion. She could not believe he had waited until now to tell her this. Epstein writes that, as one would imagine, conversation was somewhat 'forced'. At home, Virginia, who was adopted by Bill after he married her mother, Brenda Marshall, in 1941, blossomed with his love and support. Text removed. William Holden was born as William Franklin Beedle, Jr. on the 17th April 1918 in O'Fallon, Illinois USA, and was an actor, probably best recognized for starring in the role of Joe Gillis in the film "Stalag 17" (1953), playing Bumper Morgan in the TV film "The Blue Knight" (1973), and as Max Schumacher in the film "Network" (1976). I don't think anyone in movies enjoys playing a love scene. Mary outlived all three of her sons. It was a sort of real-life adventure., Bill confided to his love that hed had other off-screen exploits too. She was the daughter of European nobility, a symbol of fashion who had beaten Elizabeth Taylor for her role in Roman Holiday, which earned her the Best Actress Oscar. The two starred in the films The Lion (1962) and The 7th Dawn (1964). He writes: 'A synthetic cordiality filled the room. Holden won the Academy Award for Best Actor for the film Stalag 17 and the Primetime Emmy Award for . LOS ANGELES -- The late actor William Holden left $250,000 to his actress-girlfriend Stephanie Powers and the bulk of his multimillion dollar estate to his family. WILLIAM HOLDEN'S SANTA MONICA PENTHOUSE by Kaya Morgan Selected by Esquire magazine in 1995 as one of the "100 Sexiest Stars" in film history, and nicknamed Hollywood's Golden Boy, William Holden illuminated the silver screen in 70 films for more than three decades. Invalid memorial. $22.90 + $10.00 shipping . | He had two brothers, Robert Westfield Beedle (1921-1945) and Richard P. Beedle (1924-1964). Jan. 17 (UPI) -- Firefighters in Florida came to the rescue of a seagull spotted entangled in string and dangling from a utility pole. Hepburn was a 'wife's worst nightmare' a cultured beauty who was well spoken and had completely entranced her husband. He was the son of a schoolteacher and an industrial chemist from small town Illinois who had only just found fame a few years earlier with his roles in Sunset Boulevard and Stalag 17. [27] Columbia would not meet Holden's asking price of $750,000 and 10% of the gross for The Guns of Navarone (1961); the amount of money Holden asked exceeded the combined salaries of stars Gregory Peck, David Niven, and Anthony Quinn.[28]. [46], President Ronald Reagan released a statement: "I have a great feeling of grief. Made two films with Audrey Hepburn: Sabrina (1954) and Paris When It Sizzles (1964). Audrey and Bill: A Romantic Biography of Audrey Hepburn & William Holden can be pre-ordered on Amazon. The ex-wife was Gloria Holden who starred in Dracula's Daughter (1936). He is a member of famous Actor with the age 63 years old group. Of those, only The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) won in the category. Irony: Sabrina saw Audrey Hepburn play the woman at the center of a love triangle with Humphrey Bogart (left) and William Holden (right). 'The others Bill had brought home were beautiful, but not like this; this she was not prepared for. The comments below have not been moderated. In 1954, Holden was featured on the cover of Life. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Peter Holden (154329083)? With the help of his partners, he created the Mount Kenya Game Ranch and inspired the creation of the William Holden Wildlife Foundation. During his days as a student at South Pasadena High, he also became adept at team sports (football and baseball), learned to ride and shoot and to be proficient on piano, clarinet and drums.To his father's chagrin, Bill had no inclination of following in dad's footsteps, though he did major in chemistry at Pasadena Junior College. Ft. 4224 Thyme Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89110. "[3], For his contribution to the film industry, Holden has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame located at 1651 Vine Street. The couple are seen together in 1961, In Hepburn's eyes Ardis was 'beautiful; the role of injured wife did not suit her.'. Turned down The Guns Of Navarone (1961) because producer Carl Foreman wouldn't meet his fee of $750,000 + 20% of the gross. Join Facts Verse to learn more about the Inside William Holden Frightening Final Moments. But before the wedding she faced one final indignity. $12.90 + $10.00 shipping . [40], Holden was married to actress Brenda Marshall from 1941 until their divorce in 1971. Neither did Toward the Unknown (1957), the one film Holden produced himself. Appeared in nine films that were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: Our Town (1940), Born Yesterday (1950), Sunset Boulevard (1950), The Country Girl (1954),Picnic (1955), Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing (1955), The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957), The Towering Inferno (1974) and Network (1976). There was nothing strident or uncultured in this package. [3] He made a sex comedy with David Niven for Otto Preminger, The Moon Is Blue (1953), which was a huge hit, in part due to controversy over its content. After his final film S.O.B., Holden declined to star in Jason Miller's film That Championship Season.[36]. I didn't know. These were followed by his Oscar-winning role as the cynical sergeant in Stalag 17 (1953). Bill Holden, her co-star in the 1954 romantic comedy Sabrina, had asked her round to meet Ardis as he had done with many of his previous mistresses. His deal was considered one of the best ever for an actor at the time, with him receiving 10% of the gross, which earned him over $2.5 million, however, Holden stipulated that he should only receive a maximum of $50,000 per year from the film. (A few months later, Hepburn met Mel Ferrer, whom she later married and with whom she had a son Sean Hepburn Ferrer. William Holden died one day before his eldest son Peter's 38th birthday. [1] He had two younger brothers, Robert Westfield Beedle and Richard Porter Beedle. Opinions expressed are my own. But what many don't know is that they weren't the only ones who were calling the Manager there at Holden's complex at 535 Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica. [39], Holden had a daughter born in 1937 from his relationship with actress Eva May Hoffman. Holden and Hepburn's affair did end, but it was over the issue of children, not his wife's wishes. Holden had another hit with The World of Suzie Wong (1960) with Nancy Kwan, which was shot in Hong Kong. | William Holden died on November 12, 1981, as he ran through Central Park with his hands in his pockets. He was very instrumental in animal preservation in Africa. He moved to Switzerland for tax reasons in 1959, and did not return to live in Hollywood until 1967. He did another Western at Columbia, Texas (1941) with Glenn Ford, and a musical comedy at Paramount, The Fleet's In (1942) with Eddie Bracken, Dorothy Lamour, and Betty Hutton.[8]. Donors are listed by their cumulative gifts of $150 or more to The Holden Giving Program, special events, memorial . Epstein writes: 'The couple shared an emotional intimacy that precluded words. He was clearly a man carrying a torch'. The 1950s were filled with Cold War intrigue, and Bill was a part of it.. Facade: William Holden and his wife Ardis Ankerson. Holden was best man at the wedding of his friend Ronald Reagan to actress Nancy Davis in 1952. Arlene H Holden, 86. We sell our bodies to the highest bidder. His mother Mary Blanche Ball was a schoolteacher. Holden did not legally change his name from Beedle until he joined the USAF in 1942. Menu Log In Sign Up Virginia Holden Gaines, William Holden's adopted daughter, shared a side of the famous "Sunset Boulevard" actor that those closest to him knew very well. But the bags got heavy so I finally thought to hell with it, and walked out. He was born in O'Fallon, Illinois, in April 1918. 2 Baths. Holden said that, at some point, he lost his passion for acting and that it eventually just became a job so that he could support himself. William Franklin Beedle Jr. (The Golden Boy, Bill, Golden Holden) was born on 17 April, 1918 in O'Fallon, IL, is an American actor. Details on 'GMA' Host's Current Home, What Happened to Kelly Ripa? His role in the 1973 film, The Blue Knight, earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor. Meet Jackie, Donny Osmond Calls Utah Home! is 5 11 . He had already performed in school plays and lent his voice to several radio plays in Los Angeles by the time he was spotted by a Paramount talent scout (playing the part of octogenarian Eugene Curie) at the Pasadena Workshop Theatre. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1998. Bill also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. William Holden Height, Weight & Measurements At 63 years old, William Holden height is 5 11 . He had an apartment where he would go and drink. No longer typecast, he was now allowed more hard-edged or even morally ambiguous roles: a self-serving, cynical prisoner-of-war in Stalag 17 (1953) (for which he won an Academy Award); an unemployed drifter who disrupts and changes the lives (particularly of womenfolk) in a small Kansas town, in Picnic (1955); a happy-go-lucky gigolo (who, as Billy Wilder explained the part to Bill, gets the sports car while Bogey -- Humphrey Bogart -- gets the girl), in the delightful Sabrina (1954); and an ill-fated U.S. Navy pilot in The Bridges at Toko-Ri (1954), set during the Korean War. 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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 63 years old group. Holden set up the meeting and when Hepburn laid eyes on her rival she was 'impressed', Epstein writes. 1944 press photo william holden brenda marshall's son peter westfield holden | ebay. We had come back from location that Friday and he wasnt returning my phone calls, says Stefanie, who made several attempts to rouse him. He followed it with a romantic comedy, Dear Ruth (1947) and he was one of many cameos in Variety Girl (1947). We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. The most elite private members' club in the world. Brian Donlevy was his best man when Holden married Brenda Marshall in 1941. [26] He played an American Civil War military surgeon in John Ford's The Horse Soldiers (1959) opposite John Wayne, which was a box-office disappointment. [4][5], Next he starred with George Raft and Humphrey Bogart in the Warner Bros. gangster epic Invisible Stripes (1939), billed below Raft and above Bogart. Not to be confused with the character actor William Holden (1862-1932). He has appeared in six films that have been selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant: He outlived both of his younger brothers, Robert W. Beedle and. Bill Holden, her co-star in the 1954 romantic comedy Sabrina, had asked her round to meet Ardis as he had done with many of his previous mistresses. Free shipping . (1950). Over his six-decade career, with starring roles in Stalag 17, The Wild Bunch, Picnic and The Bridge on the River Kwai, William Holden became famous for characters who represented the best an American man could be. Jan. 18 (UPI) -- A class ring that went missing decades ago has been returned to its owner. Beedle grew up in South Pasadena, California. On Monday, November 16, 1981, the apartment buildings manager Bill Martin decided to investigate Holden's absence and let himself into his apartment via a passkey. CHARLES HOLDEN OBITUARY. Both were born and raised in the state of Illinois, relocating to California in 1921. Holden's first film back from the services was Blaze of Noon (1947), an aviator picture at Paramount directed by John Farrow. 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William Holden, original name William Franklin Beedle, Jr., (born April 17, 1918, O'Fallon, Illinois, U.S.found dead November 16, 1981, Santa Monica, California), American film star who perfected the role of the cynic who acts heroically in spite of his scorn or pessimism. Why She Missed 'Live With Kelly and Ryan', Barbara Walters' Daughter Is the Apple of Her Eye! He later commented that he found "no interest or enjoyment" in portraying the same type of "nice-guy meaningless roles in meaningless movies". Was named #25 Actor on the 50 Greatest Screen Legends by the AFI. His family moved to South Pasadena when he was three. In 1977, he received his third Oscar nomination for Network, but his grip on sobriety began to slip. January 31, 1972. To put any rumors to bed about her and Holden, Paramount, the studio to which she was signed, decided to stage an evening at Holden's house during which Hepburn would announce her engagement to Ferrer. William Holden and Donna Reed apparent captivation their Academy Awards in 1954 . Holden's first starring role was in Golden Boy (1939), costarring Barbara Stanwyck, in which he played a violinist-turned-boxer. The actor is survived by his mother, Mary Beedle; sister Audria; two sons, Scott Porter and Peter Westfield; and his former wife, Ardis Holden. View popular celebrities life details, birth signs and real ages. William holden, as best man, with wife brenda marshall at wedding of ronald reagan and nancy reagan (1952. He is from IL. Fame did not interest him, the actors daughter, Virginia Holden Gaines, exclusively tells Closer in the latest issue, on newsstands now, adding that her father initially tried acting to cure his shyness. Paramount reunited Bracken and him in Young and Willing (1943). William Holden - Vintage Photograph 1524022 . Publicity Listings Since he had classic good looks, an expressive voice, and was an excelle E Elaine Ferraz William Holden and his family Old Hollywood Warner Brothers His death certificate makes no mention of cancer. In 1937, while studying chemistry at Pasadena Junior College, he was signed to a film contract by Paramount. But what those watching the movie did not know was how deeply Audrey Hepburn and William Holden had fallen in love, Love: As their on-screen relationship sizzled, so too did their off-screen romance. Bogart was not especially friendly toward Hepburn, who had little Hollywood experience, while Holden's reaction was the opposite, wrote biographer Michelangelo Capua. William Holden was an American actor, and one of the biggest box-office draws of the 1950s. With Holden and his wife present, what clearer sign could there be that nothing had been going on? In the last years of his life, Bill was doing some of his best work. Jan. 17 (UPI) -- A visitor to a McDonald's fast food restaurant in Australia captured video of an unusual sight -- a horse riding in the back seat of a drive-through customer's car. William Holden's Life Path Number is 4 as per numerology. The 63-year-old actor bled to death Nov. 16 after slipping on a throw rug in his beachfront apartment and striking his head on a table. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Holden appeared among the top ten box office stars six times, as ranked by Quigley Publications' annual poll of movie exhibitors, The Top Ten Money-Making Stars, the definitive list of movie stars' pull at the box office. A hygiene fanatic, he reportedly showered up to four times daily. Maternal grandson of Henry (1858-1930), born in the state of Ohio and Emma (ne Floman) Ball (1862-1947), born in the state of Illinois. William Holden is UPDATE SOON. His father, a keen physical fitness enthusiast, taught young Bill the art of tumbling and boxing. The latter was shot in Africa and sparked Holden's fascination with the continent that was to last for the rest of his life. But even then, Bill had a reputation as a hard drinker. Movie acting may not have a certain kind of glory as true art, but it is damn hard work. Forensic evidence recovered at the scene suggested that he was conscious for at least half an hour after the fall. View William Holden results in Glenside, PA including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. He died in June 2014, at the age of 70. , money, salary, income, and assets. His family moved to Pasadena, California when he was three, and 16 years later, in 1937, he was signed by Paramount Pictures because of his looks alone. Ferrer already had four children from previous relationships but he convinced Hepburn she would be the focus of his life. Class ring returned to Texas woman after missing for decades. Despite the fame and winning an Academy Award in 1954, William Holden faced a lifelong battle with drinking and alcoholism. "We had been married for 27 years." Dennis also had three daughters - who are now are 53, 47, and 43 respectively. William Holden's net worth [1995]. Adopted his stepdaughter, Virginia Holden (Virginia Gaines), from Ardis Ankerson (actress Brenda Marshall)'s first marriage. Son of William (December 12, 1891-November 18, 1967) and Mary (ne Ball) Beedle (May 1, 1894-March 17, 1990). He was good friends with two blacklistees, Dalton Trumbo and Larry Parks. Mary Dec 6, 2007 William Holden had a daughter, Arlene, in 1937, with actress Eva May Hoffman. Golden age: Audrey Hepburn rose to the heights at the peak of Hollywood's power and glamor. Holden starred in some of Hollywood's most popular and critically acclaimed films, including Sunset Boulevard (1950), Sabrina (1954), Picnic (1955), The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957), The Wild Bunch (1969) and Network (1976). His fervent advocacy of wildlife conservation now consumed more of his time than his acting. Hepburn had a son with Ferrer, her first of her two husbands. eve newman once told anna newman that bill newman was named after william holden and arleen crosby an actress; william holden would come down to the skating rink where the children took skating lessons just to visit---not knowing how he was connected to them; (cathy, kelly, erin). His love of the wild animal was shared with his then companion Stefanie Powers (from Hart to Hart (1979)). He was born on April 17, 1918. His wife is Brenda Marshall (m. 1941-1971) William Holden Net Worth His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Holden was one of the greatest actors of our times. Clever dialogue and the Holden likability factor also improved what potentially could have turned out dull or maudlin in pictures like Forever Female (1953) and Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing (1955).Already one of the highest paid stars of the 1950s, Holden received 10% of the gross for The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957), making him an instant multi-millionaire. So, how much is William Holden worth at the age of 63 years old? View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro, The Handsomest Classic Era Actors (born before 1935) In No Order, Robert Westfield Beedle Jan. 17 (UPI) -- Animal rescuers in New Jersey said they are investigating the origins of an unusual non-native animal picked up in Monmouth County: an alligator. Do not sell or share my personal information. [15] Holden recalls their romance:.mw-parser-output .templatequote{overflow:hidden;margin:1em 0;padding:0 40px}.mw-parser-output .templatequote .templatequotecite{line-height:1.5em;text-align:left;padding-left:1.6em;margin-top:0}, Before I even met her, I had a crush on her, and after I met her, just a day later, I felt as if we were old friends, and I was rather fiercely protective of her, though not in a possessive way. Jan. 18 (UPI) -- Netflix wants to hire a flight attendant for one of its private jets, and says pay can reach $385,000, according to a job listing on the streaming service's website. View more recently sold homes. Jan. 17 (UPI) -- A California woman captured video of a large bear that braved rainy weather to take a swim in her family's backyard pool. Friday, November 4, 2011 THE LAST DAYS OF WILLIAM HOLDEN It is hard to believe that William Holden has been dead now for 30 years. The family, who moved to Pasadena, California when he was three, was of English descent; Holden's paternal great-grandmother, Rebecca Westfield, was . William Franklin Beedle, Jr.; 17. huhtikuuta 1918 O'Fallon, Illinois, Yhdysvallat - 12. marraskuuta 1981 Santa Monica, Kalifornia, Yhdysvallat) oli yhdysvaltalainen Oscar-palkittu nyttelij. At Paramount, he was in a comedy with Ginger Rogers that was not particularly popular, Forever Female (1953). Audrey's eyes avoided Bill's. After five straight years in the Top 10, he dropped off the list in 1959 and 1960, but reappeared in the Top Ten in 1961, ranked in eighth place. William Holden was born William Franklin Beedle, Jr. in O'Fallon, Illinois, to Mary Blanche (Ball), a schoolteacher, and William Franklin Beedle, Sr. , an industrial chemist. Holden, who frequently traveled to africa where he was active in conservation efforts. Holden's will, dated April 6, 1979, was filed for probate Wednesday in Superior Court. 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