Erik Holland was an American actor who is best known for his roles in Stargate (1994), Titanic (1997), and Ghostbusters II (1989). Born Olav Roger Øvregåard on May 18, 1933, in Sandnes, Norway, he made a significant mark in the film industry before passing away on April 6, 2020, in Studio City, California.
Personal and Family Life
Erik Holland was married twice. His first marriage was to Victoria James in 1959, which ended in divorce. He later married Marina Ghane on June 16, 1969, and they remained together until his passing. The couple had one child. Holland graduated from Oakland High School in 1952, which marks the beginning of his journey in the entertainment industry.
Death and Legacy
Erik Holland passed away on April 6, 2020, in Studio City, California, though the cause of death has not been publicly disclosed. His diverse roles in both film and television have left a lasting impression on audiences. Holland is remembered as a talented actor who contributed to numerous notable projects throughout his career.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Glory Guys | 1965-07-07 | Pvt. Clark Gentry |
| Daddy’s Deadly Darling | 1973-05-25 | Hoagy |
| Titanic | 1997-11-18 | Olaf Dahl |
| Trader Horn | 1973-06-01 | Lt. Medford |
| Gardens of Stone | 1987-05-05 | Col. Godwin |
| Stargate | 1994-10-28 | Professor Langford |
| The Diary of Anne Frank | 1980-11-17 | Mr. Kraler |
| Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here | 1969-10-31 | Digger (as Eric Holland) |
| Raid on Rommel | 1971-02-12 | Sentry at Checkpoint (uncredited) |
| The Lonely Guy | 1984-01-27 | Ship’s Officer |
| The Outlaw Josey Wales | 1976-06-30 | Union Army Sergeant |
| The Minus Man | 1999-02-25 | Coach |
| More American Graffiti | 1979-08-03 | Ole |
| Maniac Cop | 1988-05-13 | Dr. Gruber |
| Ghostbusters II | 1989-06-16 | Fire Commissioner |
| Friendly Persuasion | 1975-05-18 | Enoch |
| The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid | 1972-05-12 | Sheriff |
| The Invaders | 1967-01-10 | MP Alien |
| The Six Million Dollar Man | 1974-01-18 | Ed Rawlins |
| Murder, She Wrote | 1984-09-30 | Mack Brody |
| The Fugitive | 1963-09-17 | Wally |
| Galactica 1980 | 1980-01-27 | German Officer |
| Star Trek | 1966-09-08 | Ekor |
| The French Atlantic Affair | 1979-11-15 | Plainclothes Detective |
| Cheers | 1982-09-30 | Swedish Customer |
| MacGyver | 1985-09-29 | Man #1 |
| The West Wing | 1999-09-22 | Peter Hans |
| MacGyver | 1985-09-29 | Head Buyer |
| Mission: Impossible | 1966-09-17 | Rostov |
| Mission: Impossible | 1966-09-17 | Announcer |