Sterling Holloway (1905–1992) |
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Popular American character actor of amusing appearance and voice whose long career led from dozens of highly enjoyable onscreen performances to world-wide familiarity as the voice of numerous Walt Disney animated films. Born in the American Deep South to grocer Sterling P. Holloway Sr. and Rebecca Boothby Holloway, he had a younger brother, ...
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Born:in Cedartown, Georgia, USADied:(age 87) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actor (181 credits)
Actor (181 credits)
1957-1982
The Magical World of Disney
(TV Series)
Winnie the Pooh (segment "Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too") / Winnie the Pooh / Narrator / ...
Winnie the Pooh (segment "Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too") / Winnie the Pooh / Narrator / ...
- Winnie the Pooh and Friends
(1982)
... Winnie the Pooh (segment "Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too") (voice)
- Disney on Parade
(1971)
... Winnie the Pooh (voice, uncredited)
- Adventures in Fantasy
(1957)
... Narrator (voice)
- The Liberty Story
(1957)
... Narrator (segment "Ben and Me")
1973
NBC Children's Theatre
(TV Series)
Colonel Corpuscle
Colonel Corpuscle
- All About Me
(1973)
... Colonel Corpuscle (voice)
1973
Love, American Style
(TV Series)
Dr. Edwin Muller (segment "Love and the Face Bow")
Dr. Edwin Muller (segment "Love and the Face Bow")
- Love and the Face Bow/Love and the Impossible Gift/Love and the Love Kit
(1973)
... Dr. Edwin Muller (segment "Love and the Face Bow")
1966
That Girl
(TV Series)
Everett Valentine
Everett Valentine
- Phantom of the Horse Opera
(1966)
... Everett Valentine
1964-1965
The Baileys of Balboa
(TV Series)
Buck Singleton
Buck Singleton
- Sam and the Sea Monster
(1965)
... Buck Singleton
- Sam Sells Out
(1965)
... Buck Singleton
- Sam's Treasure Hunt
(1965)
... Buck Singleton
- Sam's Economy Kick
(1965)
... Buck Singleton
- Stanley, the Runaway
(1965)
... Buck Singleton
1963
The Joey Bishop Show
(TV Series)
Mr. Holland
Mr. Holland
- Joey's Lost What-Cha-Ma-Call-It
(1963)
... Mr. Holland
1962
The Andy Griffith Show
(TV Series)
Bert Miller
Bert Miller
- The Merchant of Mayberry
(1962)
... Bert Miller
1960
Shirley Temple's Storybook
(TV Series)
Jack Pumpkinhead
Jack Pumpkinhead
- The Land of Oz
(1960)
... Jack Pumpkinhead
1960
The Untouchables
(TV Series)
Horace De Vilbill
Horace De Vilbill
- The Unhired Assassin: Part 2
(1960)
... Horace De Vilbill
1956-1958
The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin
(TV Series)
Sorrowful Joe / Sorrowful Joe Jackson
Sorrowful Joe / Sorrowful Joe Jackson
- Sorrowful Joe's Policy
(1958)
... Sorrowful Joe Jackson
- Sorrowful Joe Returns
(1957)
... Sorrowful Joe
- Sorrowful Joe
(1956)
... Sorrowful Joe
1957
Circus Boy
(TV Series)
Elmer Purdy
Elmer Purdy
- The Magic Lantern
(1957)
... Elmer Purdy
- Elmer, the Rainmaker
(1957)
... Elmer Purdy
- Elmer the Aeronaut
(1957)
... Elmer Purdy
1956
The Red Skelton Hour
(TV Series)
Pirate / Will Scarlet
Pirate / Will Scarlet
- Pirate Show (guests: John Carradine, Billy Gilbert, Sterling Holloway)
(1956)
... Pirate
- Robin Hood (guests: John Carradine, Penny Edwards, Billy Gilbert, Sterling Holloway)
(1956)
... Will Scarlet
1953-1956
The Life of Riley
(TV Series)
Waldo / Waldo Binney / Waldo Binny / ...
Waldo / Waldo Binney / Waldo Binny / ...
- Expectantly Yours
(1956)
... Waldo
- Babs's Wedding
(1956)
... Waldo Binney
- Waldo's Mother
(1955)
... Waldo Binney / Mrs. Binney
- Repeat Performance
(1955)
... Waldo
- Love Comes to Waldo Binney
(1955)
... Waldo
1955
Willy
(TV Series)
Harvey Evelyn
Harvey Evelyn
- Willy and Hurricane Harvey
(1955)
... Harvey Evelyn
- Willy Saves Harvey from Fraud
(1955)
... Harvey Evelyn
1953-1955
Adventures of Superman
(TV Series)
Prof. Oscar Quinn / Prof. Twiddle
Prof. Oscar Quinn / Prof. Twiddle
- Through the Time Barrier
(1955)
... Prof. Twiddle
- The Whistling Bird
(1954)
... Prof. Oscar Quinn
- The Machine That Could Plot Crimes
(1953)
... Prof. Oscar Quinn
1953
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
(TV Series)
The Groceryman
The Groceryman
- Pancake Mix
(1953)
... The Groceryman
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Soundtrack (13 credits)
Soundtrack (13 credits)
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Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
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Thanks (1 credit)
Thanks (1 credit)
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Self (15 credits)
Self (15 credits)
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Archive footage (15 credits)
Archive footage (15 credits)
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Personal Details
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Stage: Appeared (as "The Barber") in "The Grass Harp" on Broadway. Comedy. Written by Truman Capote (from his novel). Directed by Robert Lewis. Martin Beck Theatre: 27 Mar 1952-26 Apr 1952 (36 performances). Cast: Jay Barney, Georgia Burke, Russell Collins, Val Dufour, Gertrude Flynn, Jonathan Harris, Anthony McGrath, Mildred Natwick,... See more »Alternate Names:
Sterling HallowayHeight:
5' 10½" (1.79 m)
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Personal Quote:
[in 1967, on how he was cast as "Kaa" in The Jungle Book (1967)] Walt [Walt Disney] came to me, and he's such a stickler for voices, and said, "When you're finished with what you're doing today on Winnie the Pooh, see what you can do with a snake because I can't find the right voice for it". I thought, "Wouldn't it be funny to have a snake with an aching back because it would be such a looong ... See more »Trivia:
Educated at the Georgia Military Academy and performed in school plays while there. See more »Trademark:
Roles in Disney films See more »Star Sign:
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