William HoldenAwards

Born:
April 17, 1918 in O'Fallon, IL
Occupation:
Actor
Birth name:
William Franklin Beedle, Jr.
Biography:
The son of a chemical analyst, American actor William Holden plunged into high school and junior college sports activities as a means of "proving himself" to his demanding father. Nonetheless, Holden's forte would be in what he'd always consider a "sissy" profession: acting. Spotted by a talent...Read More

  • Network

    Best Actor

    Nominated
    Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
    1976

  • Stalag 17

    Best Actor

    Won
    Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
    1953

  • Sunset Boulevard

    Best Actor

    Nominated
    Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
    1950

  • Our Town

    Best Acting

    Won
    National Board of Review
    1940

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