Anthony Holland was an American actor known for his roles in All That Jazz, Klute, and The Lonely Lady. He was born on March 3, 1928, in Brooklyn, New York, and passed away on July 9, 1988, in New York City.
Personal and Family Life
Anthony Holland graduated from the University of Chicago and was part of the original Second City comedy troupe, where he formed a lasting friendship with Joan Rivers. Despite taking on a role as the son of Joseph Wiseman in Bye Bye Braverman, he was actually only a decade younger than Wiseman in real life. He faced numerous personal challenges later in life, including a battle with AIDS.
Death and Legacy
Holland tragically died by suicide on July 9, 1988, at the age of 60 in his Manhattan apartment. His struggle with AIDS was publicly known, and his death raised awareness about the disease during a time when it was still largely stigmatized. Anthony Holland is remembered for his contributions to both film and theater, and for his role in bringing improvisational comedy to a wider audience.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Anderson Tapes | 1971-06-17 | Psychologist |
| Wise Guys | 1986-04-17 | Karl the Desk Clerk |
| Oh, God! Book II | 1980-10-03 | Dr. Jerome Newell |
| All That Jazz | 1979-12-16 | Paul Dann |
| Popi | 1969-05-27 | Pickett |
| Walls | 1984-01-01 | Frank McIntyre |
| The Lonely Lady | 1983-10-02 | Guy Jackson |
| Midnight Cowboy | 1969-05-25 | TV Bishop |
| Goldstein | 1965-05-07 | Aid |
| Lovers and Other Strangers | 1970-08-12 | Donaldson |
| Rush It | 1978-03-28 | Lewis & Lewis |
| Fearless Frank | 1969-12-10 | Alfred |
| Bye Bye Braverman | 1968-02-21 | Max Ottenstein |
| The Out-of-Towners | 1970-05-28 | Desk Clerk Night |
| Parades | 1972-07-23 | Filmmaker I |
| Her Life as a Man | 1984-03-12 | Proprietor |
| Let Me Hear You Whisper | 1969-05-23 | Fridge |
| Triplecross | 1986-07-03 | Museum Curator |
| Tempest | 1982-08-13 | Sebastian |
| Klute | 1971-06-23 | Actor’s Agent |
| Where It’s At | 1969-05-07 | Henry |
| The Christmas Star | 1986-12-14 | Old Con |
| Hammersmith Is Out | 1972-05-12 | Oldham |
| Woman of the Year | 1976-07-28 | Gerald Howe |
| King of the Gypsies | 1978-12-20 | Mr. Tomlin |
| The Last Mohican | 1966-09-12 | Fred Rinzer |
| Lucky Lady | 1975-12-25 | Mr. Tully |
| Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz | 1988-08-16 | Anthony Holland |
| Hearts of the West | 1975-10-08 | Guest at Beach Party |
| Howard, Howard and Howard | 1965-01-01 | |
| Temperatures Rising | 1972-09-12 | Donovan |
| The Hitchhiker | 1983-11-01 | Lawyer |
| MASH | 1972-09-17 | Captain Hildebrand |
| Night Court | 1984-01-04 | Ralph Kremski |
| Columbo | 1971-09-15 | Darryl |
| Miami Vice | 1984-09-16 | Chance, the Editor |
| The Mary Tyler Moore Show | 1970-09-19 | Mel Peters |