Obituary of Hal Holbrook

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Hal Holbrook

Hal Holbrook (born February 17th, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio) was a Film Actor and !TV-Actor who was best known for his one-man show portraying Mark Twain. Hal died on January 23rd, 2021 and his death was simply due to his quite old age. He was 95 when he passed away.

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Hal Holbrook Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Holbrook, Hal
    • Common Name: Hal Holbrook
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
    • Birth Date: February 17, 1925
    • Age: 95 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Halal
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1948-2017
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Eggo Waffles
    • Favorite Color: Silver
    • Favorite Scent: Versace Eros
    • Favorite Actor: Laurence Olivier

    Hal's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Harold Rowe Holbrook Jr.
    • Father: Harold Rowe Holbrook, Sr.
    • Mother: Aileen Davenport Holbrook
    • Sister(s):
      • two older sisters
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Carol Eve Rossen (married 28 December 1966-divorced 1979)
      • Ruby Holbrook (married 22 September 1945-divorced 1965)
      • Dixie Carter (married 27 May 1984-2010, her death)
    • Son(s):
      • David Holbrook
    • Daughter(s):
      • Victoria Holbrook
      • Carol Eve Rossen

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 23 2021 at age 95
  • Place: Beverly Hills, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes (unspecified)
  • Interment: buried in McLemoresville Cemetery in McLemoresville, Tennessee, U.S.

Category Tags:

Film ActorTV Actor American Born on February 17th Born in 1925 Born in Ohio Died in 2021 Died at age 95 Died from Natural causes

Hal's Notable Roles:

  • Wall Street (1987)
  • The Firm (1993)

Quotable Quotes:

"You are...and it's mostly intuitive. The amount of characterization you do is very minimal. In fact, you try not to act at all. It's actually better that way, and it's taken me years to learn that." (IMDB)

"Hal was a well-known star of American television and movie, and he died at the age of 91 after a long and successful career. (V)"

"Hal Holbrook's vibrant life and legacy will continue to inspire generations to come, even as he leaves us. (V)"

Is Mr. Hal Holbrook still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-05-23 14:21:18
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