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Lou Holtz(III)

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Lou Holtz
Lou Holtz was born on 6 January 1937 in Follansbee, West Virginia, USA. He is an actor, known for The Blind Side (2009), Special Agent Oso (2009) and Monday Night Football (1970). He was previously married to Elizabeth Jane Barcus.
BornJanuary 6, 1937
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Known for:

Sandra Bullock and Quinton Aaron in The Blind Side (2009)
The Blind Side
7.6
  • Lou Holtz
  • 2009
Sean Astin, Phill Lewis, and Meghan Strange in Special Agent Oso (2009)
Special Agent Oso
5.2
TV Series
  • Uncle Lou(voice)
Monday Night Football (1970)
Monday Night Football
8.2
TV Series
  • Self - New York Jets Head Coach
The NFL on CBS (1956)
The NFL on CBS
7.6
TV Series
  • Self - Color Commentator

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Actor

  • Sean Astin, Phill Lewis, and Meghan Strange in Special Agent Oso (2009)
    Special Agent Oso
    • Uncle Lou (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2011
  • Sandra Bullock and Quinton Aaron in The Blind Side (2009)
    The Blind Side
    • Lou Holtz
    • 2009
  • Shelley Fabares, Craig T. Nelson, Bill Fagerbakke, Kenneth Kimmins, and Jerry Van Dyke in Coach (1989)
    Coach
    • Lou Holtz (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 1995

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Coach Lou Holtz
  • Born
    • January 6, 1937
    • Follansbee, West Virginia, USA
  • Spouse
    • Elizabeth Jane BarcusJuly 22, 1961 - June 30, 2020 (her death, 4 children)
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    • 1 Print Biography
    • 2 Magazine Cover Photos

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    Compiled a 100-30-2 record at Notre Dame. Won a national championship in 1988 and had two near-misses in 1989 and 1993. Had a school record 23-game winning steak in 1988-1989 and a 17-game winning streak in 1992-1993. Coached the Fighting Irish in more games than any other football coach in school history and is second only to Knute Rockne in total victories. Took Notre Dame to nine consecutive bowl games, winning five of them.
  • Quotes
    Rice scares me to death. [before facing an 0-8 Rice team in 1988]
  • Trademark
    Always downplayed his teams
  • Nickname
    • Boo Hoo Lou

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