This prestigious high-rise is a sought-after address and home to a number of bicoastal celebrities and Hollywood executives because it epitomizes contemporary living in a chic seaside environment. A wonderful man! He was still William Holden. I'll watch him every chance I get. We're currently offline. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. William Holden is my favorite actor, bar none. His detachment from his children for many years, his need for instant gratification (alcohol, sex, etc) right through his life, his need for aloneness for long stretches of time, are all classic signs of manic depression. I just got too tired of looking at people's ugly, no-talent sons, daughters, cousins, etc. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. This may well have been the last small film he was stuck in, and had it not been for his acting prowess, the film would likely not even have been released. The show was a success due to its excellent writing and directing. From the Archives: Gloria Swanson, Queen of Movies Golden Years, Dies, From the Archives: Dorothy Chandler, Cultural Leader, Dies, From the Archives: Audrey Hepburn, Actress and Humanitarian, Dies, Ernest Borgnine dies at 95; won Oscar for Marty, showed comic side in sitcom, From the Archives: Ella Fitzgerald, Jazzs First Lady of Song, Dies. Failed to remove flower. Holden and Ernest Borgnine are sitting by a campfire, passing the bottle, said Lewis. We now have Stalag, Toko RI, Bridge on River Kwi, Paris, Sabrina, and Picnic under our belts. Right around this time, Holdens films dropped substantially in quality as he spent more and more of his free time focusing on his hobbies and business dealings. I understand that Clint has said it is one of his favorites. He was obviously still becoming intoxicated from alcohol. The studios made films like we make cars today. He remained popular throughout the 50s. They are known, and he did often, to go off on drinking binges on their own for days. For more information, contact 310.395.4648 or go to www.oceanaire.com. He left a legacy of thoughtful work worth seeing and the animal refuge in Africa. He always brought a reassuring presence to any scene. Facts Verse He has that charm, that authenticity, which so few actors have, where they can play whatever the part is called for: Cary Grant, Robert Mitchum, some of Bogart's films, Bing Crosby in several earlier roles, as well as some of the later actors closer to my generation: Jeff Bridges, Paul Newman, Michael Douglas in some earlier films, Richard Gere, and a few others can play the soldier, the hero, the crusader, the reporter, the villain, the jaded coworkerall of them so convincingly. Alcohol is the devil's potion. The coroner's report indicated that William Holden had died as a result of an accidental fall contributed to by a blood alcohol level of .22. Also fantastic movie never mentioned here "Earthling" probably 1981. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080671/?ref_=nv_sr_2 link to info about above movie. William Holden (1918 1981) won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1953 for his role in Stalag 17. After Columbia Pictures signed him to a contract, he suddenly one of the most in-demand polished leading men in Tinseltown. About 100%. What the hell more did he need from life that booze could only give him? He was considered an old-school actor and started losing roles to younger up-and-coming actors like Paul Newman and Steve McQueen. The gourmet kitchen is a cook's delight with black granite countertops, Poggerpohl cabinetry, Gaggenau appliances and a Sub-Zero refrigerator, full-size freezer and wine cooler. 25 titles 1. I had the fortune to visit his favourite retreat, The Mount Kenya Safari Club, near Nanyuki, Kenya. I can watch Picnic a 1000 times and still enjoy his role along with his Kim Novak's, outside of the epics, there is no other film as detailed as Picnic, it had everything. But in reality he did not emulate them in his own life. Actually I didnt know he existed until the late 1960s since I was born in 1955. The post The Horse Soldiers (1959) Classic Movie Review 126 appeared first on ClassicMovieRev.com. Thats why it took so long for someone to find him. I remember reading an interview in which Tarantino said one of his favorite films was "The Wild Bunch." The professor ponders if his life is no longer useful while the young couple faces the challenges shared with many WW II veterans' families. He was unparalleled; excellent actor.I too, miss him. The Beedle family made the move to Pasadena, California when William was just three years old. Holden worked for many years as a deep-cover CIA operative.Yes Tracy Jo you are correct! His early films didnt necessarily take full advantage of his talents but he amassed a sizeable fan-following nonetheless that was quite impressive. He was gorgeous and talented. We are grateful to you Bill, and all the others. Interesting. ALL MATERIALS, CONTENTS, AND ARTICLES ARE THE COPYRIGHT OF DAVID LOBOSCO (unless otherwise stated). I am a child of the sixties and recently watched the film "Picnic" when looking at music of my parent's generation- I don't think a film in many years has pulled me in emotionally and much attributed to William Holden's performance- Kim Novak in all her quiet gentleness was perfect for Madge. According to the autopsy report, Holden was already dead for a week before his body was discovered. Her last great love of her life was Robert Wolder and, of course, Bill's last love was Stephanie Powers but that relationship by that time was slowly dissolving because of his drinking. As I said, he was a loser. Its pretty safe to say that his heavy drinking is what led to his accidental injury. For the diehard William Holden fans, you will know this. He used a flashlight to navigate the apartment. By David Lobosco- http://greatentertainersarchives.blogspot.com/2011/11/last-days-of-william-holden.html?m=1. I'm surprised no one here has mentioned it. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. What drove him to drink, I think in the changed world he found himself to be a misfit. There is a point beyond acting, a point where living becomes important. Tough to work out if he was drunk. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. But he was truly a 'Movie Star' . It is hard to believe that William Holden has been dead now for 30 years. For the person who said "that reflect simpler, slower, and less stressfull times. Mr. Holden's films should be released as a boxed set of ten or twelve of his best works. We were close friends for many years. He was one of the handsomest men on the screen, be it black and white and color. It was Same Time Next Year. His face was so heavily lined in 1969 when he appeared in The Wild Bunch. I know your comments above were posted a year ago, but if you haven't seen it yet you should. Happy memories for me as I saw it with my mom who is gone now. I too have discovered William Holden very late, just the past year and I've seen a few of his films and have become a great fan in the process. Facts Verse Tap the bell icon while youre at it. But then again, who really knows. It made his life difficult and unhappy yet he triumphed just the same. What most people don't understand and addicts try to fool themselves about drugs like speed and cocaine, is they actually make a person feel incredibly depressed up to several weeks. Facts Verse It pains me to see how poorly he aged. What did the beautiful Stephanie Powers see in him with the mess he was at the end? As good today as then. Facts Verse I love you Bill. But his co-star Barbara Stanwyck, who had a great deal of respect for Holden. Yes, I thought that segment 'I love Lucy' was priceless. He was actually a very shy man which is hard to believe. Bill Holden will always have a special corner of my heart so much so, that I look forward to seeing him on the other side. According to friends he was preparing to act in That Championship Season, a movie version of the Broadway play. In 1969, Holden made a comeback when he starred in director Sam Peckinpahs graphically violent Western The Wild Bunch, winning much acclaim. Picnic, The moon is blue, Golden boy, Breezy, The world of Suzie Wong, Love is a many splendored thing, Born Yesterday (my favorite so far), Escape from Fort Bravo, Streets of Loredo, The country Girl and Sabrina. 1 Year-Later She Realizes Her Huge Mistake, Bebe Buell Reveals Everything About Her Rock Star Romances, The Real Reason Peter Lawford Got Kicked Out of the Rat Pack, Pam Dawber is Unrecognizable Today (Try Not to Gasp), Why Jan Smithers DISAPPEARED After WKRP in Cincinnati, Celebrities Who Died Due to Medical Malpractice, The ONE Time Dolly Parton Got Naked in Public, Rare Photos of Lynda Carter Not Suitable for All Ages, The Tragic Death of Robert Urich & His Wife, The Tragic Life and Demise of Angie Dickinson, How Each Gilligans Island Cast Member Died. WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 (UPI) -President Reagan expressed shock today over the death of Mr. Holden, who was the best man at his wedding to Nancy Davis. There was an error deleting this problem. During his last years, Holden also appeared in his second Irwin Allen film, When Time Ran Out, a critical and commercial failure and heavily disliked by Holden himself; his final film, Blake Edwardss S.O.B. You can always change this later in your Account settings. by Kaya Morgan. From the report: All the lights were off, except for the television, so they used flashlights to get around. They do not make movie stars like him anymore. You were ahead of your time in your pursuit of wildlife conservation and environmental studies especially in Kenya. As far as movies, my favorite movie ever is Sunset Boulevard. Holden, who regularly dated his leading ladies did not have that connection with Novak and that made this dance scene even more undesirable to him. Wish I discovered Bill years ago.Dan. What he saw when he walked through that door most certainly stuck with him for the rest of his life. According to the autopsy report, Holden was last known to be alive about one week beforehand, when he spoke to his girlfriend Stephanie Powers on the telephone. I just discovered William Holden in November of 2013. March 28, 2021, 6:21 am, by Shelley Winters knew what she wanted and went after it. The Horse Soldiers, Stalag 17, and Picnic are my favourites. According to the report he gave the police when Mr. Martin entered the apartment. I was one of the people present when Holden was killed, I was with a blond women who was one of his beards, William was gay and the women were used to hide his gay life from the public. He was out doors a lot and no one used sun screen then. The Tragic 1981 Death Of Sunset Boulevard Star William Holden Grunge 2.14M subscribers Subscribe 486 18K views 3 weeks ago #Actor #Hollywood #SunsetBoulevard While Actor William Holden. She was devastated when Bill died in 1981. (1981), was more successful and a Golden Globe-nominated picture. Santa Monica police said Holden was discovered on the floor of his bedroom by his apartment manager and that he may have been dead several days. After his discharge, there was a 17-month hiatus when he had no parts, but he then appeared in 13 movies in three years. Year should not be greater than current year. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. In 1953, he was cast in "Stalag 17" for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor. Its been shown that he spoke to his girlfriend Stephanie Powers seven days before he likely passed away. Taking a drink in your 80s is much better than the alternative. They really should have been together, neither Bill nor Audrey were happy the rest of their lives. I miss him so much. How could he memorize hislines and act the way he did if he drank a lot. "I often marvel how people today think things were much better in the "good old days." Few people recall that today. He brought so much to every picture he appeared in. As his character said to Bing's character in Country Girl, "I need an actor who can remember his lines and show up for work", Holden obviously remembered his lines and showed for work. Hard to believe he would be 96 if he were alive todaywow! Why does fame and wealth destroy so many people? July 2, 2021, 6:38 am, by He tried and tried - we'd go weeks without hearing from him and then he'd resurface detoxed (by himself - ALONE - many, many times. I always thought Bill Holden was a bell-weather actor. \_()_/. While Robert Urich was famous for doing battle with tough foes on the screen. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. His looks were beautiful in this..not sure why anyone is making this an issue, no love scene can ever compare with Kim Novack and Bill Holden's dance in Picnic. I was totally in love with him. Loved the movie Breezy! A talent scout, impressed by his performance in the role of Madame Curie's grandfather, persuaded Paramount to give him a small part in ''Million Dollar Legs'' in 1939. Psychiatrist speaking! The penthouse apartment that William Holden was living in when he died. They had two children of their own, Peter and Scott, and raised a daughter, Virginia, from Marshalls previous marriage. His relationship with S Powers was fizzling out by the time he died, hence the four days having passed before he was found dead. It was announced Tuesday that the actor's body would be cremated and his ashes scattered over the Pacific. Stefanie Powers' Love Life Including 2 Failed Marriages and Her Deep Love for William Holden. He could not have children with Audrey Hepburn because he had a vasectomy after his last son was born in the mid 40s. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. As I write I am watching "The Wild Bunch". The post William Holden Died Drunk and Alone appeared first on ClassicMovieRev.com. Professor Henry Barnes (Edmund Gwenn) has decided that he has lived long enough and spontaneously wants to commit suicide. God Bless Him for his contribution he made while on the planet and may TCM continue to bring his movies to us for always. It's kind of hard to believe but William Holden has been dead now for almost 4 decades. Many of these people didn't have connections and nepotism to get their start. And when reading about his personal life and suffering you realize he had to draw from his own internal makeup to bring you close- I saw him in Network and there were moments where you felt the same- He was older than my father, but Picnic will always make you want to step back in time. Picnic? During World War II, Holden served in the Army Air Corps where he acted in training films. Evidence suggests he was conscious for at least half an hour after the fall. Who gives a fuck if he drank the world. The robe was folded back and beneath the body, with the right arm placed through the sleeve, and the left arm wadded up and beneath the body, suggesting that he may have been attempting to dress himself. He had such a natural way of presenting himself, that even in the company of the other co-stars like Borgnine, Robert Ryan, Warren Oates, and Ben Johnson he still appeared to be the one you turned your focus on. Follow, Classic Movie Reviews and world-famous short summaries The combination led to a decline in his interest in his work and the end of his thirty-year marriage. Then he made a comeback in 1969 with The Wild Bunch and was praised for his work in Network in 1976. Kenya Safari Club. Actors should never have surgery done on the eyes. We all have too many demons and not enough angels. His work lives on, and I'm so glad he continues to be rediscovered and enjoyed by new fans. To provide an affluent owner with every conceivable amenity, there is a high-tech media room with large pull-down screen, library built of Birdseye Maple bookcases and staff quarters with private bath. which was his last movie and by that time he, unfortunately, had aged a lot. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. I thought you might like to see a memorial for William Holden I found on Findagrave.com. Mr. Holden was for many years a sort of grownup boy-next-door type, but his acting developed a fine cynical edge in such films as ''The Bridge on the River Kwai'' and ''Sunset Boulevard'' as well as ''Stalag 17.'' Awesome Actor with Immense 'Sex Appeal. The Death: Dubbed "Hollywood's Golden Boy" and widely recognized as one of the most popular actors in American cinema, William Holden is perhaps best remembered for his roles in Sunset Boulevard and The Towering Inferno. Before he escapes from the prison camp, he spends most of his time figuring out ways to get out of working for the Japanese. What can i say about William Holden my father took me to see "Picnic" i told my father i want her job! As a teenager I was into Elvis Presley, but somewhere in my subconscious, William Holden had made an impact. Holdens corpse was found in a robe and shirt laying on the floor. He was a wonderful actor. Our friendship never waned. Try again later. The boy went to school in Monrovia and South Pasadena and attended Pasadena Junior College. His body was found four days later. ALL are great. Those absences for weeks at a timewell, he wasn't doing nothing. But enough about his death, lets take a moment to celebrate his life. Hard to believe any director would hire him if it was an uncontrolable problem. I Goofed 'cause the actress in said film was NANCY KWAN BITCHIN' and enjoyable film; N'est-Ce Pas?? Practise makes perfect as the old saying goes.