David Holt (American actor)

David Jack Holt (August 14, 1927 – November 15, 2003) was an American actor initially groomed at the age of seven to be the male Shirley Temple. After several supporting roles as a juvenile actor in films during the 1930s–1940s, he experienced family stress and left acting by the time he was 25. He subsequently had success as a songwriter, before his death in 2003 at the age of 76.

For the British voice actor, see David Holt (voice actor).
David Jack Holt
Holt in action in the 1936 film Straight from the Shoulder with Ralph Bellamy.
Born(1927-08-14)August 14, 1927
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
DiedNovember 15, 2003(2003-11-15) (aged 76)
San Juan Capistrano, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, singer, dancer, songwriter
Years active1933–1977
Notable work▪ Sidney Sawyer in
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938)
▪ Billy (older) in
The Pride of the Yankees (1942)
▪ Elizabeth Taylor's older brother in
Courage of Lassie (1946)
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