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Also Known As Harold Rowe Holbrook, Jr.
Born February 17, 1925 • ClevelandOhio
Died January 23, 2021 (aged 95) • Beverly HillsCalifornia
Awards And Honors Emmy AwardTony Awards (1966) • Emmy Award (1989): Outstanding Performance in Informational Programming • Emmy Award (1976): Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama or Comedy Special • Emmy Award (1974): Best Lead Actor in a Drama • Emmy Award (1974): Actor of the Year (Special) • Emmy Award (1971): Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series • Tony Award (1966): Best Actor in a Play
Married To Ruby Holbrook (1945–1965) • Dixie Carter (1984–2010 [her death]) • Carol Eve Rossen (1966–1983)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) "Water for Elephants" (2011) • "Mr. Citizen" (1955) • "The Girl from Petrovka" (1974) • "The Outer Limits" (2000) • "The Florentine" (1999) • "Killshot" (2008) • "The Kidnapping of the President" (1980) • "Wall Street" (1987) • "Wild in the Streets" (1968) • "Savannah" (2013) • "Off to See the Wizard" (1968) • "Family Law" (2000) • "Grey's Anatomy" (2017) • "Cats Don't Dance" (1997) • "The Name of the Game" (1969) • "All the President's Men" (1976) • "The Firm" (1993) • "Magnum Force" (1973) • "Purpose" (2002) • "North and South, Book II" (1986) • "Hercules" (1997) • "The Bachelor" (1999) • "Celebrity" (1984) • "Capricorn One" (1977) • "Natural Enemies" (1979) • "Hope & Faith" (2005) • "Designing Women" (1986–1989) • "Bones" (2017) • "ER" (2008) • "Julia" (1977) • "Planes: Fire & Rescue" (2014) • "Omnibus" (1980) • "George Washington" (1984) • "Midway" (1976) • "The Brighter Day" (1954) • "Judas Kiss" (1998) • "Dress Gray" (1986) • "Evening Shade" (1990–1994) • "Hush" (1998) • "The Great White Hope" (1970) • "Monday Mornings" (2013) • "Men of Honor" (2000) • "Preview Tonight" (1966) • "Carried Away" (1996) • "NCIS" (2006) • "Good Day for It" (2011) • "Walking to the Waterline" (1998) • "Emma: Queen of the South Seas" (1988) • "Eye of God" (1997) • "Rusty: A Dog's Tale" (1998) • "Fletch Lives" (1989) • "Creepshow" (1982) • "Lincoln" (1974–1976) • "Rectify" (2013) • "The Awakening Land" (1978) • "Appointment with Destiny" (1972) • "Disneyland" (1970) • "That Evening Sun" (2009) • "Lincoln" (2012) • "Sons of Anarchy" (2010–2014) • "Coronet Blue" (1967) • "The Star Chamber" (1983) • "North and South" (1985) • "Great Performances" (1975–1976) • "Hawaii Five-0" (2017) • "The Fog" (1980) • "The Fortunate Pilgrim" (1988) • "Blackway" (2015) • "Good Morning, Miami" (2003) • "Promised Land" (2012) • "The Sopranos" (2006) • "Flying Lessons" (2010) • "The West Wing" (2001–2002) • "Becker" (2002) • "The Majestic" (2001) • "Girls Nite Out" (1982) • "Shade" (2003) • "The Bold Ones: The Senator" (1970–1971) • "The People Next Door" (1970) • "The F.B.I." (1969) • "Rituals" (1977) • "Into the Wild" (2007) • "Waking the Dead" (2000) • "The Unholy" (1988) • "The Event" (2010–2011) • "They Only Kill Their Masters" (1972) • "The Group" (1966)
Movies/Tv Shows (Directed) "Designing Women" (1988–1990)

Top Questions

Is Hal Holbrook married?
Dixie Carter (1984–2010 [her death]), Ruby Holbrook (1945–1965), Carol Eve Rossen (1966–1983)
When was Hal Holbrook born?
Hal Holbrook was born on February 17, 1925.
Where was Hal Holbrook born?
Hal Holbrook was born in Cleveland, Ohio, United States.

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