Roy Holder was a British actor known for his roles in Romeo and Juliet (1968), Pride & Prejudice (2005), and War Horse (2011). Born on June 15, 1946, in Birmingham, England, he made a significant impact in film and television until his passing on November 9, 2021.
Personal and Family Life
Roy Holder was married to Pauline Cox from 2016 until his death in 2021. He had two children and lived in Park Lane, Aston, Birmingham. He was educated at Upper Thomas Street School and had a close relationship with his siblings, consisting of two sisters and two brothers.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Roy played a variety of characters across different genres in television and film. He participated in several celebrity golf tournaments each year and served as the first team captain at his home club. His versatility as an actor earned him recognition in various productions.
Death and Legacy
Roy Holder passed away from cancer on November 9, 2021, in the UK. His contributions to film and television are remembered by fans and colleagues alike. His performances in classic adaptations and significant film roles leave a lasting legacy in British cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Taming of the Shrew | 1967-03-08 | Biondello |
| Psychomania | 1973-01-05 | Bertram |
| Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush | 1968-01-22 | Arthur |
| Loot | 1970-05-01 | Hal |
| The Land That Time Forgot | 1974-08-13 | Plesser |
| Doctor Who: The Caves of Androzani | 1984-03-16 | Krelper |
| Romeo and Juliet | 1968-04-02 | Peter |
| Robin Hood | 2010-05-12 | Gaffer Tom |
| The Virgin Soldiers | 1969-10-14 | Fenwick |
| Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa! | 2006-03-16 | Workman |
| Trial by Combat | 1976-04-01 | William Renfield |
| Whistle Down the Wind | 1961-07-25 | Jackie Greenwood |
| Term of Trial | 1962-08-16 | Thompson |
| Othello | 1965-12-15 | Clown |
| Pride & Prejudice | 2005-09-16 | Mr. Hill |
| War Horse | 2011-12-25 | Fred Goddard |
| Murder Ahoy | 1964-09-22 | Petty Officer Lamb |
| Keen Eddie | 2003-06-03 | |
| Z-Cars | 1962-01-02 | |
| Dixon of Dock Green | 1955-07-09 | Gordon Brown |
| Ace of Wands | 1970-07-29 | |
| Angels | 1975-09-01 | |
| Spearhead | 1978-07-18 | |
| Outside Edge | 1994-03-24 | |
| Doctor Who | 1963-11-23 | Krelper |
| The Bill | 1984-10-16 | |
| Sorry! | 1981-03-12 | |
| Law & Order: UK | 2009-02-23 | |
| Jesus of Nazareth | 1977-03-27 | Enoch |
| All About George | 2005-09-29 | |
| Suspense | 1962-04-30 | |
| Eh Brian! It’s A Whopper | 1984-11-09 | Potty |
| Sherlock Holmes | 1984-04-24 | Shinwell Johnson |
| Sorry! | 1981-03-12 | Frank |
| Pennies from Heaven | 1978-03-07 | Bert |
| Pride and Prejudice | 1995-09-24 | Hodge, the gardener |
| Sense and Sensibility | 2008-01-01 | Thomas |
| Waking the Dead | 2001-06-18 | Mr Flynn |
| Blue Heaven | 1992-06-10 | Jeff |
| Crown Court | 1972-10-11 | Barney Skelhorn |
| The Upper Hand | 1990-05-01 | Bernie |
| Terry and June | 1979-10-24 | Milkman |