Biography
Born in Port of Spain, Trinidad of African descent, Holder was an actor known for his towering 200-centimeter (6'6") height, heavily accented deep basso voice and hearty laugh. With that and his appearance in the 1970s 7 Up soft drink "uncola" advertising campaign, Holder's image quickly became recognizable. He was also in the 1967 movie Dr. Dolittle as William Shakespeare, "Willy," and played Baron Samedi, one of the main villain's henchmen, in the 1973 James Bond film, Live and Let Die. Though...
Known For
Complete Filmography
The Magistical
2008
as Narrator
Once upon a time a guardian was chosen to watch over all living things. She was called The Magistical. Hoping to preserve all precious life, The Magis...
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2005
as Narrator (voice)
A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker.
Carmen & Geoffrey
2005
as Self
This intimate documentary follows careers of two remarkable personalities: Carmen de Lavallade, a dynamic dancer and choreographer from California who...
Bear in the Big Blue House LIVE! - Surprise Party
2002
as Ray
It's Tutter's birthday and viewers are invited to join Bear and the gang in the Big Blue House as they work together to plan a surprise party for Tutt...
Goosed
1999
as Dr. Bowman
Sheltered rich girl Charlene has an over-protective mother who insists that her daughter should marry a rich doctor. After Charlene's psychic predicts...
Chance or Coincidence
1998
as Gerry
Once a successful dancer, Miriam has abandoned her career to bring up her son, Serge, after her boyfriend walked out of her.
Going, Going, Almost Gone! Animals in Danger
1995
An urgent plea to protect creatures from man's insensitivity and greed. The program offers clear explanations of why the survival of sea turtles, hump...
Boomerang
1992
as Nelson
Marcus is a successful advertising executive who woos and beds women almost at will. After a company merger he finds that his new boss, the ravishing ...
Tropical Rainforest
1992
as Narrator
The story of the evolution of tropical rain forests, their recent and rapid destruction, and the intense efforts of scientists to understand them even...
Paris Is Burning
1991
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Where does voguing come from, and what, exactly, is throwing shade? This landmark documentary provides a vibrant snapshot of the 1980s through the eye...
Night of 100 Stars III
1990
as Self
A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy.
Ghost of a Chance
1987
as Johnson
A television movie about a veteran policeman who accidentally kills a musician. The ghost of the musician returns to persuade the cop to steer the mus...
Christmas
1986
as Ghost of Christmas Future
An adaptation of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol " with Robert Guillaume as John Grin, the Scrooge character. His son Kevin has a role as the Bob Cratchit...
Night of 100 Stars II
1985
as Self
This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited from a seven-hour live entertainment marathon that was t...
Alice in Wonderland
1983
as Cheshire Cat
From the elaborate Broadway revival of the 1932 Eva Le Gallienne/Florida Friebus production comes a whimsical retelling of the Lewis Carroll classic.
All By Myself: The Eartha Kitt Story
1982
as Self
Documentary profile of singer-actress Eartha Kitt.
Annie
1982
as Punjab
An orphan in a facility run by the mean Miss Hannigan, Annie believes that her parents left her there by mistake. When a rich man named Oliver "Daddy"...
Lights! Camera! Annie! The Making of a Major Hollywood Musical
1982
as Self / Punjab
An in-depth look into the making of the film Annie (1982). It covers the adaptation changes from the original Broadway musical, the hiring of director...
The Gold Bug
1980
as Jupiter
Shortly after the Civil War, while exploring the long deserted and reputedly haunted Sullivan's Island off Charleston S.C., a boy encounters two obses...
Swashbuckler
1976
as Cudjo
A pirate and a hot-tempered noblewoman join forces to protect Jamaica from a tyrant.
The Noah
1975
as Friday
Noah, the sole remaining survivor on our planet after a nuclear holocaust, finds himself unable to to accept his unique predicament. To cope with his ...
Goggles!
1974
as (voice)
Two boys discover a pair of lensless motorcycle goggles, and have to outsmart some older boys before they can have fun with their new treasure.
Live and Let Die
1973
as Baron Samedi
James Bond must investigate a mysterious murder case of a British agent in New Orleans. Soon he finds himself up against a gangster boss named Mr. Big...
Live and Let Die
1973
Choreographer
James Bond must investigate a mysterious murder case of a British agent in New Orleans. Soon he finds himself up against a gangster boss named Mr. Big...
Bond 1973: The Lost Documentary
1973
as Self
Original 1973 short promotional documentary on the making of the 8th James Bond movie Live and Let Die (1973).
The Man Without a Country
1973
as Slave on Ship
At his court-martial, an American Army officer renounces his country. For his punishment he is ordered to spend the rest of his life on a ship that sa...
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask
1972
as Sorcerer
A collection of seven vignettes, which each address a question concerning human sexuality. From aphrodisiacs to sexual perversion to the mystery of th...
Krakatoa, East of Java
1968
as Sailor
A team of maritime salvage workers are about to embark on a recovery dive. However the 1883 Krakatoa Volcano eruption provides more pressing problems.
Doctor Dolittle
1967
as William Shakespeare X
A veterinarian who can communicate with animals travels abroad to search for a giant sea snail.
Androcles and the Lion
1967
as Lion
The story of Androcles, the simple-hearted Christian tailor whose friendship with a lion saves himself and his friends from martyrdom in the Roman Col...
Aladdin
1958
as Genie
Cole Porter's version of the story of Aladdin--his only musical written especially for television.
Carib Gold
1956
as Voo Doo Dancer
The hard-working but struggling crew of a shrimp boat discover a sunken treasure. Trouble ensues in this dramatic black-cast production.