Geoffrey Holder
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...
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...
Known For
Cast Credits
The Magistical
as Narrator
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
as Narrator (voice)
Goosed
as Dr. Bowman
Chance or Coincidence
as Gerry
Boomerang
as Nelson
Ghost of a Chance
as Johnson
John Grin's Christmas
as Ghost of Christmas Future
Alice in Wonderland
as Cheshire Cat
Annie
as Punjab
The Gold Bug
as Jupiter
Swashbuckler
as Cudjo
The Noah
as Friday
Goggles!
as (voice)
Live and Let Die
as Baron Samedi
The Man Without a Country
as Slave on Ship
Krakatoa, East of Java
as Sailor
Doctor Dolittle
as William Shakespeare X
Androcles and the Lion
as Lion
Aladdin
as Genie
Carib Gold
as Voo Doo Dancer
Crew Credits
Live and Let Die
Choreographer