Thomas Holding | |
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 Holding in 1919 | |
| Born | Thomas J. Holding 25 January 1880 |
| Died | 4 May 1929 (aged 49) New York City, U.S |
| Other names | "The Costume Man" |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1914–1929 |
Thomas J. Holding (25 January 1880 – 4 May 1929) was a British-born stage and film actor.
Born in England in 1880, Holding possibly had an extensive stage career in his native Britain before arriving in the United States.[ citation needed ] He was popular in American silent films during the World War I years. His first films were in several features starring the actress Pauline Frederick. Holding died in 1929 of a heart attack in his dressing room while acting on Broadway according to Variety of 8 May 1929. [1] [2]
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