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William Holden

(William Beedle, Jr.)
actor
Born: 4/17/1918
Birthplace: O'Fallon, Illinois

Academy Award-winning film actor whose early virile appeal deepened into rich characterizations. His films include Sunset Blvd. (1950), Stalag 17 (1953), The Wild Bunch (1969) and Network (1976).

Died: 11/16/1981

Hal Holbrook

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