Obituary of Hal Holbrook

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
Occupation: Film Actor

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Eggo Waffles
Favorite Color: Silver (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

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 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:

"The big lesson in life, baby, is never be scared of dying, death or anything."

"These go to eleven."

"Childishness? I think it's the equivalent of never losing your sense of humor. I mean, there's a certain something that you retain. It's the equivalent of not getting so stuffy that you can't laugh at others."

"To the question whether I am a pessimist or an optimist, I answer that my knowledge is pessimistic, but my willing and hoping are optimistic."

"On stage your job as actor is to present and show the story by your behavior, body language, and vocal work. In film, you musn't. You just have to be. 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)

"You know what African mothers tell their children every day? 'Be grateful for what you have. Because there are fat children starving in Mississippi."

"A disciplined bowel brings happiness every morning."

"Hal Holbrook 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.