Hal Holbrook American Actor (1925–2021)
Hal Holbrook · character actor and stage actor · American
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Biography
American actor Hal Holbrook was born on 17 February 1925 in Cleveland. He passed away on 23 January 2021 at the age of 95. Audiences know him from Hawaii Five-0 (2010) and Grey's Anatomy (2005).
Records list The Group (1966) as his earliest screen credit. In all, 52 films and 8 TV series appear in his credits from 1966 to 2015. He played Deep Throat, ”Deep Throat” in All the President's Men (1976), Francis Preston Blair in Lincoln (2012) and George Marshall in Day One (1989). His screen work on record ends with Blackway in 2015.
Work listed as notable includes North & South.
His awards record shows 5 wins and one nomination. The list of wins starts with Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play in 1966. His latest listed award is National Humanities Medal in 2003.
Filmography
60 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Blackway | Film | |
| 2013– | Rectify | TV series | |
| 2013 | Savannah | Film | |
| 2012 | Lincoln | Francis Preston Blair | Film |
| 2012 | Promised Land | Film | |
| 2011 | Water for Elephants | Film | |
| 2010–2020 | Hawaii Five-0 | TV series | |
| 2009 | That Evening Sun | Film | |
| 2008 | Killshot | Film | |
| 2007 | Into the Wild | Film | |
| 2005– | Grey's Anatomy | TV series | |
| 2003 | Shade | Film | |
| 2003 | The Street Lawyer | Film | |
| 2001 | Mark Twain | Film | |
| 2001 | The Majestic | Film |
Show all 60 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Men of Honor | Film | |
| 2000 | Waking the Dead | Film | |
| 1999 | The Bachelor | Film | |
| 1999 | The Florentine | Film | |
| 1998 | Hush | Film | |
| 1998 | Judas Kiss | Film | |
| 1998 | Rusty: A Dog's Tale | Film | |
| 1997 | Lewis & Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery | Film | |
| 1996 | Carried Away | Film | |
| 1995 | She Stood Alone: The Tailhook Scandal | Film | |
| 1993 | The Firm | Film | |
| 1990– | Evening Shade | TV series | |
| 1989 | Day One | George Marshall | Film |
| 1989 | Fletch Lives | Film | |
| 1988 | I'll Be Home for Christmas | Film | |
| 1988– | The Fortunate Pilgrim | TV series | |
| 1987 | Wall Street | Film | |
| 1985 | Behind Enemy Lines | Film | |
| 1985–1994 | North and South | TV series | |
| 1985 | The Heavenly Kid | Film | |
| 1984– | George Washington | John Adams | TV series |
| 1983 | The Star Chamber | Film | |
| 1982 | Creepshow | Film | |
| 1982 | Girls Nite Out | Film | |
| 1981 | The Killing of Randy Webster | Film | |
| 1980 | The Fog | Film | |
| 1980 | The Kidnapping of the President | Film | |
| 1979 | Murder by Natural Causes | Film | |
| 1979 | Natural Enemies | Film | |
| 1977 | Capricorn One | Film | |
| 1977 | Julia | Film | |
| 1977 | Rituals | Film | |
| 1976 | All the President's Men | Deep Throat, ”Deep Throat” | Film |
| 1976 | Midway | Joseph Rochefort, Commander Joseph Rochefort | Film |
| 1974 | The Girl from Petrovka | Film | |
| 1973 | Jonathan Livingston Seagull | Film | |
| 1973 | Magnum Force | Film | |
| 1973 | Pueblo | Film | |
| 1972 | That Certain Summer | Film | |
| 1972 | They Only Kill Their Masters | Film | |
| 1970– | The Bold Ones: The Senator | TV series | |
| 1970 | The Great White Hope | Film | |
| 1970 | The People Next Door | Film | |
| 1968 | Wild in the Streets | Film | |
| 1966 | The Group | Film |
Awards and nominations
5 won, 1 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | National Humanities Medal | Won | |
| 1971 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | The Bold Ones | Won |
| 1966 | Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play | Won | |
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special | Won | ||
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie | Won | ||
| 2008 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor | Into the Wild | Nominated |
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Carol Eve Rossen (1966 to 1983), Dixie Carter (1984 to 2010, ended by death) and Ruby Holbrook (2018, ended by death). He was the father of Victoria Holbrook. Education on record includes Culver Academies, HB Studio and Denison University.
Hal Holbrook Photos
Frequently asked questions
How old was Hal Holbrook at the time of death?
Hal Holbrook died on 23 January 2021 at the age of 95. He was born on 17 February 1925.
What is Hal Holbrook known for?
Hal Holbrook was known for Hawaii Five-0 (2010) and Grey's Anatomy (2005).
What is Hal Holbrook’s nationality?
Hal Holbrook was American, born in Cleveland.
Who was Hal Holbrook married to?
Hal Holbrook’s marriages on record are to Dixie Carter (1984 to 2010), Carol Eve Rossen (1966 to 1983) and Ruby Holbrook (2018).
Has Hal Holbrook won any awards?
Yes. 5 awards are on record, including National Humanities Medal (2003).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q314801), accessed October 2026
- Photo: NBC Television · Public domain
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