Earl Holliman Picture
STARmeter
SEE RANK
Up 3,281 this week

Earl Holliman

Actor

Louisiana-born actor Earl Holliman, after a stint in the Navy, studied at UCLA and the Pasadena Playhouse before earning his break in the Martin/Lewis comedy Scared Stiff. He gained clout after portraying a variety of young, manly characters in rugged westerns and war drama, ranging from dim and/or good-natured to overly impulsive and/or threatening... See full bio »

Born:

Henry Earl Holliman
in Delhi, Louisiana, USA
More at IMDbPro » Contact Info on IMDbPro Contact Info: View agent and manager
Add or change photos on IMDbPro Represent Earl Holliman? Add or change photos
Still of John Wayne, Dean Martin, Michael Anderson Jr. and Earl Holliman in The Sons of Katie Elder Earl Holliman, Dewey Martin and Keenan Wynn
6 photos | 8 videos | 19 news articles »

Quick Links:

Related News

The 10 Greatest Celebrity "Pyramid" Players, In Honor Of The Classic Game Show's 40th Anniversary
26 March 2013 12:38 PM, PDT | The Backlot
Friday Noir: ‘The Big Combo’ comes up big where it counts
2 November 2012 4:41 PM, PDT | SoundOnSight
'Police Woman' Angie Dickinson loves 'Southland,' enjoys being a 'standard bearer'
15 March 2012 11:11 AM, PDT | Zap2It - From Inside the Box
See all 19 related articles »
Create a list  »

Related Lists

image of name
where are they now part 2
a list of 22 people by millerlarryw created 3 months ago
 
image of name
70's TV Drama Actors
a list of 60 people by danleenc created 5 months ago
 
image of name
Actors who served in the U.S. military
a list of 149 people by FilmzToGo created 03 Sep 2011
 
image of name
"H" Titled Actors!
a list of 34 people by gattonero975 created 11 months ago
 
image of name
My favourite male actor voices
a list of 395 people by melsen created 03 Jan 2012
 
See all related lists »

Do you have a demo reel?

Add it to your IMDbPage

My Demo Reel -- Includes clips from GLORY DAZE, COMMUNITY and horror film URBAN EXPLORER.

My Demo Reel

Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

Francine Locke Film Reel

Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

Franklin Ojeda Smith -

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama -- On-camera drama reel featuring David H. Lawrence XVII, in scenes from Heroes, The Unit, LOST, and more

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama

Melanie Molnar - Reel -- No description provided.

Melanie Molnar - Reel


Find out more at IMDbPro »

Connect with IMDb

Take The Quiz!

Test your knowledge of Earl Holliman.
Won Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 1 nomination See more awards »

Known For


Show Show all  | 
Show by:
Edit

Filmography

Hide HideActor (95 titles)
2000 The Perfect Tenant
Arthur Michaels
 
2000 Chicken Soup for the Soul (TV series)
Gramps
– Summer School (2000) … Gramps
 
1999 Bad City Blues
Joe Gags
 
1997-1999 NightMan (TV series)
Frank Dominus / Frank Dominus - Special Appearance
– Keyes to the Kingdom of Hell (1999) … Frank Dominus - Special Appearance
– Double Double (1999) … Frank Dominus (uncredited)
– The Ultraweb (1998) … Frank Dominus
– Amazing Grace (1998) … Frank Dominus
– Double Vision (1998) … Frank Dominus
See all 25 episodes »
 
1996-1999 Caroline in the City (TV series)
Fred Duffy
– Caroline and the Big Move (1999) … Fred Duffy
– Caroline and the Ancestral Home (1999) … Fred Duffy
– Caroline and the Twenty-Eight-Pound Walleye (1996) … Fred Duffy
 
1997 NightMan (TV movie)
Frank Dominus
 
1996 Captain Planet and the Planeteers (TV series)
Milton
– Never the Twain Shall Meet (1996) … Milton (voice)
 
1991-1994 Murder, She Wrote (TV series)
Sheriff J.T. Tanner / Wayne Platte
– Roadkill (1994) … Wayne Platte
– Who Killed J. B. Fletcher? (1991) … Sheriff J.T. Tanner
 
1992-1993 Delta (TV series)
Darden Towe
– Delta's Little Dilemma (1993) … Darden Towe
– Roadtrip (1993) … Darden Towe
– Red Hot Mama (1993) … Darden Towe
– Amateur Night (1993) … Darden Towe
– Mom Comes to Town (1993) … Darden Towe
See all 17 episodes »
 
1992 In the Heat of the Night (TV series)
Dr. Lambert
– Last Rights (1992) … Dr. Lambert
 
1991 P.S.I. Luv U (TV series)
Matthew Durning
– I'd Kill to Direct (1991) … Matthew Durning
– Where There's a Will, There's a Dani (1991) … Matthew Durning
– Diamonds Are a Girl's Worst Friend (1991) … Matthew Durning
– The Honeymooners (1991) … Matthew Durning
– Pilot (1991) … Matthew Durning
 
1990 Empty Nest (TV series)
Mike Bradovitch
– Harry's Excellent Adventure (1990) … Mike Bradovitch
 
1987 Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge (TV movie)
Jake Flagg
 
1987 American Harvest (TV movie)
Krab Hogan
 
1986 Hotel (TV series)
Owen McDermott
– Separations (1986) … Owen McDermott
 
1986 Shattered If Your Kid's on Drugs (TV movie)
 
1983 The Thorn Birds (TV mini-series)
Luddie Mueller
– Part 4 (1983) … Luddie Mueller
– Part 3 (1983) … Luddie Mueller
– Part 1 (1983) … Luddie Mueller (credit only)
 
1982 Country Gold (TV movie)
Wade Purcell
 
1981 Sharky's Machine
Donald Hotchkins
 
1980 Where the Ladies Go (TV movie)
Buck
 
1979 The Solitary Man (TV movie)
Dave Keyes
 
1979 Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff
Ed Eckles
 
1974-1978 Police Woman (TV series)
Lt. Bill Crowley / Sgt. Bill Crowley
– Good Old Uncle Ben (1978) … Lt. Bill Crowley
– Flip of a Coin (1978) … Lt. Bill Crowley
– Sweet Kathleen (1978) … Lt. Bill Crowley
– A Shadow on the Sea (1978) … Lt. Bill Crowley
– Battered Teachers (1978) … Lt. Bill Crowley
See all 91 episodes »
 
1977 Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn (TV movie)
Ray Church
 
1974 Police Story (TV series)
Sergeant Charlie Ryan
– Fingerprint (1974) … Sergeant Charlie Ryan
 
1974 I Love You... Good-bye
Tom Chandler
 
1974 Cry Panic (TV movie)
Sheriff Ross Cabot
 
1973 Trapped (TV movie)
David Moore
 
1973 The Six Million Dollar Man: Wine, Women and War (TV movie)
Harry Donner
 
1973 The Streets of San Francisco (TV series)
Chris Conway
– The Stamp of Death (1973) … Chris Conway
 
1966-1973 The F.B.I. (TV series)
Drake Faron / Frank / Robert Charles Porter / …
– The Payoff (1973) … Frank
– Dynasty of Hate (1971) … Drake Faron
– The Quest (1970) … Walker Graham Carr
– Special Delivery (1966) … Robert Charles Porter
 
1970-1973 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series)
Cal Finch / Cal Winslow
– The Boy and the Bronc Buster: Part 2 (1973) … Cal Winslow
– The Boy and the Bronc Buster: Part 1 (1973) … Cal Winslow
– Smoke: Part 2 (1970) … Cal Finch
– Smoke: Part 1 (1970) … Cal Finch
 
1971-1973 Medical Center (TV series)
Brent / Dr. Ian Hayton
– Impact (1973) … Brent
– Suspected (1971) … Dr. Ian Hayton
 
1969-1973 Gunsmoke (TV series)
Boone Shadler / Will Hackett / Will Smith
– Shadler (1973) … Boone Shadler
– Hackett (1970) … Will Hackett
– A Man Called 'Smith' (1969) … Will Smith
 
1972 The Rookies (TV series)
Easy Wyatt
– A Very Special Piece of Ground (1972) … Easy Wyatt
 
1972 The Biscuit Eater
Harve McNeil
 
1971 Alias Smith and Jones (TV series)
Wheat
– The Day They Hanged Kid Curry (1971) … Wheat
– Alias Smith and Jones (1971) … Wheat
 
1971 Cannon (TV series)
Magruder
– Pilot (1971) … Magruder
 
1971/I Montserrat (TV movie)
Luhan
 
1971 Ironside (TV series)
Gordy Brokaw
– The Target (1971) … Gordy Brokaw
 
1970 Tribes (TV movie)
DePayster
 
1970 It Takes a Thief (TV series)
Major Arlin McCoy
– Situation Red (1970) … Major Arlin McCoy
 
1970 Smoke (TV movie)
Cal Finch
 
1969 Marcus Welby, M.D. (TV series)
Father Hugh
– Neither Punch nor Judy (1969) … Father Hugh
 
1969 The Desperate Mission (TV movie)
Shad Clay
 
1968 Anzio
Platoon Sgt. Abe Stimmler
 
1968 The Power
Prof. Talbot Scott aka Scotty
 
1968 Judd for the Defense (TV series)
Sheriff Lonny Querido
– No Law Against Murder (1968) … Sheriff Lonny Querido
 
1967 A Covenant with Death
Brian Talbot
 
1967 Custer (TV series)
Dan Samuels
– Pursued (1967) … Dan Samuels
 
1965 The Fugitive (TV series)
Charley Judd
– The Good Guys and the Bad Guys (1965) … Charley Judd
 
1965 Slattery's People (TV series)
Major Roger Dyne
– The Hero (1965) … Major Roger Dyne
 
1965 The Virginian (TV series)
Wiley
– Ring of Silence (1965) … Wiley
 
1965 The Sons of Katie Elder
Matt Elder
 
1965 Dr. Kildare (TV series)
Captain Robert Hill
– Wings of Hope (1965) … Captain Robert Hill
 
1965 12 O'Clock High (TV series)
Lt. Paul Stiger
– The Ticket (1965) … Lt. Paul Stiger
 
1965 Bonanza (TV series)
Sherman Clegg
– The Flannel-Mouth Gun (1965) … Sherman Clegg
 
1964 The Great Adventure (TV series)
Will Cross
– Teeth of the Lion (1964) … Will Cross
 
1962-1963 The Wide Country (TV series)
Mitch Guthrie
– The Care and Handling of Tigers (1963) … Mitch Guthrie
– The Lucky Punch (1963) … Mitch Guthrie
– Yanqui, Go Home! (1963) … Mitch Guthrie
– The Girl from Nob Hill (1963) … Mitch Guthrie
– Farewell to Margarita (1963) … Mitch Guthrie
See all 28 episodes »
 
1962 Checkmate (TV series)
Jack Quentin
– The Bold and the Tough (1962) … Jack Quentin
 
1962 G.E. True Theater (TV series)
David Seymour
– The Troubled Heart (1962) … David Seymour
 
1962 Alcoa Premiere (TV series)
Mitch Guthrie
– Second Chance (1962) … Mitch Guthrie
 
1962 Bus Stop (TV series)
Allan Stumbo
– The Stubborn Stumbos (1962) … Allan Stumbo
 
1961 Summer and Smoke
Archie Kramer
 
1961 Westinghouse Presents: The Dispossessed (TV movie)
Webster
 
1961 The Dick Powell Theatre (TV series)
Paul Williams
– Killer in the House (1961) … Paul Williams
 
1961 Armored Command
Mike
 
1959-1960 Hotel de Paree (TV series)
Sundance / The Sundance Kid
– Sundance and the Delayed Gun (1960) … Sundance
– Sundance and the Fallen Sparrow (1960) … Sundance
– Sundance and the Barren Soil (1960) … Sundance
– Sundance and the Cattlemen (1960) … Sundance
– Sundance and the Good-Luck Coat (1960) … Sundance
See all 32 episodes »
 
1960 Visit to a Small Planet
Conrad
 
1959 Twilight Zone (TV series)
Mike Ferris
– Where Is Everybody? (1959) … Mike Ferris
 
1959 Last Train from Gun Hill
Rick Belden
 
1959 The Trap
Tippy Anderson
 
1957-1958 Playhouse 90 (TV series)
Capt. Volodney / Robin Tripp
– The Return of Ansel Gibbs (1958) … Robin Tripp
– The Dark Side of the Earth (1957) … Capt. Volodney
 
1958 Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (TV series)
Les Tranier
– Silent Thunder (1958) … Les Tranier
 
1958 Studio One in Hollywood (TV series)
Wayne Pilgrim
– The Lady Died at Midnight (1958) … Wayne Pilgrim
 
1958 Hot Spell
John Henry 'Buddy' Duval Jr.
 
1958 Kraft Theatre (TV series)
– The Sea Is Boiling Hot (1958)
– The Battle for Wednesday Night (1958)
 
1957 Don't Go Near the Water
Adam Garrett
 
1957 Trooper Hook
Jeff Bennett
 
1957 Matinee Theatre (TV series)
Tom Cotterell
– The Man with the Pointed Toes (1957) … Tom Cotterell
 
1957 Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
Charles Bassett
 
1956 The Rainmaker
Jim Curry
 
1956 Giant
'Bob' Dace
 
1956 The Burning Hills
Mort Bayliss
 
1956 Forbidden Planet
Cook
 
1955 I Died a Thousand Times
Red
 
1955 The Big Combo
Mingo
 
1954 The Bridges at Toko-Ri
Nestor Gamidge
 
1954 Broken Lance
Denny Devereaux
 
1954 Tennessee Champ
Happy Jackfield
 
1953 East of Sumatra
Cupid (as Henry Earl Holliman)
 
1953 Devil's Canyon
Joe
 
1953 Scared Stiff
Elevator Operator (uncredited)
 
1953 The Girls of Pleasure Island
Marine (uncredited)
 
1953 Destination Gobi
Frank Swenson (uncredited)
 
Show ShowThanks (2 titles)
2005 Madman Muntz: American Maverick (documentary) (special thanks)
 
2003 Return to 'Giant' (video documentary) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (33 titles)
2008 Stanley Rubin: A Work in Progress (documentary)
Himself
 
2006 Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2006 Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2001-2003 Intimate Portrait (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Angie Dickinson (2003) … Himself
– Lisa Hartman-Black (2001) … Himself
 
2003 Return to 'Giant' (video documentary)
Himself
 
1999 The 13th Annual Genesis Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter
 
1998 Memories of 'Giant' (video documentary)
Himself
 
1996 Biography (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Burt Lancaster: Daring to Reach (1996) … Himself
 
1995 American Masters (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval (1995) … Himself
 
1995 The 9th Annual Genesis Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter
 
1994 Golden Globes 50th Anniversary Celebration (TV movie)
Himself
 
1992 The Larry Sanders Show (TV series)
Himself
– Hey Now (1992) … Himself
 
1992 One on One with John Tesh (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.135 (1992) … Himself
 
1991 The Chuck Woolery Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.58 (1991) … Himself
 
1983-1991 The (New) $25,000 Pyramid (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 4 October 1991 (1991) … Himself
– Episode dated 3 October 1991 (1991) … Himself
– Episode dated 2 October 1991 (1991) … Himself
– Episode dated 1 October 1991 (1991) … Himself
– Episode dated 30 September 1991 (1991) … Himself
See all 95 episodes »
 
1991 The $25,000 Pyramid (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 25 January 1991 (1991) … Himself
 
1989 Safe House (video documentary)
 
1985 Doris Day's Best Friends (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.5 (1985) … Himself
 
1984 The 10th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Himself - Accepting Award for Favourite TV Mini Series
 
1979-1980 CHiPs (TV series)
Himself
– The Great 5K Star Race and Boulder Wrap Party: Part 2 (1980) … Himself (uncredited)
– Roller Disco: Part 2 (1979) … Himself (uncredited)
 
1975-1980 The Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 17 March 1980 (1980) … Himself
– Episode dated 3 March 1980 (1980) … Himself
– Episode dated 21 May 1979 (1979) … Himself
– Episode dated 26 February 1979 (1979) … Himself
– Episode dated 29 January 1979 (1979) … Himself
See all 34 episodes »
 
1980 Fossey's War (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1977 Circus of the Stars #2 (TV special)
Himself - Performer
 
1977 To Say the Least (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 14 November 1977 (1977) … Himself
 
1977 The 29th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Best Directing in a Drama Series
 
1977 The 3rd Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Himself - Performer
 
1976 The 2nd Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter: Favourite Music Performer
 
1975 The Magnificent Marble Machine (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 29 December 1975 (1975) … Himself
– Episode dated 13 October 1975 (1975) … Himself
 
1975 The Mike Douglas Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 17 September 1975 (1975) … Himself
 
1975 Dinah! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.84 (1975) … Himself
 
1972-1973 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 8 August 1973 (1973) … Himself
– Episode dated 29 September 1972 (1972) … Himself
– Episode dated 26 July 1972 (1972) … Himself
– Episode dated 24 May 1972 (1972) … Himself
 
1971 The Movie Game (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 7 August 1971 (1971) … Himself
 
1961 Here's Hollywood (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 14 April 1961 (1961) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)

Related Videos

Twilight Zone: Season 1: Episode 1 -- A man finds himself in a town devoid of people and with no memory of who he is. The Sons of Katie Elder -- Ranch owner Katie Elder's four sons determine to avenge the murder of their father and the swindling of their mother. The Hollywood Squares: : -- Featuring Earl Holliman , Ernest Borgnine, Eve Parring, Florence Henderson, George Gobel, Joan Ribers, Jonathan Winters, Kate Smith, Paul Lynde, Peter Marshall, Phil Goodlove, and Vincent Price.
See all 8 »
Edit

Personal Details

Other Works:

(1963) Single: "Grow To Nowhere" / "There'll Be No Teardrops Tonight" (HiFi Records) See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Interview  | 1 Article  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Henry Earl Holliman

Height:

6' (1.83 m)
Edit

Did You Know?

Trivia:

Mr. Holliman had an entire host segment of Mystery Science Theater 3000 (found in episode 418 - Attack of the Eye Creatures) dedicated to him and his career wherein Joel Hodgson stated, "Earl Holliman: who would have been William Shatner, had there not already been one.". See more »

Star Sign:

Virgo