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Also Known As	Harold Rowe Holbrook, Jr.
Born	February 17, 1925 • Cleveland • Ohio
Died	January 23, 2021 (aged 95) • Beverly Hills • California
Awards And Honors	Emmy Award • Tony Awards (1966) • Emmy Award (1989): Outstanding Performance in Informational Programming • Emmy Award (1976): Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama or Comedy Special • Emmy Award (1974): Best Lead Actor in a Drama • Emmy Award (1974): Actor of the Year (Special) • Emmy Award (1971): Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series • Tony Award (1966): Best Actor in a Play
Married To	Ruby Holbrook (1945–1965) • Dixie Carter (1984–2010 [her death]) • Carol Eve Rossen (1966–1983)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In)	"Water for Elephants" (2011) • "Mr. Citizen" (1955) • "The Girl from Petrovka" (1974) • "The Outer Limits" (2000) • "The Florentine" (1999) • "Killshot" (2008) • "The Kidnapping of the President" (1980) • "Wall Street" (1987) • "Wild in the Streets" (1968) • "Savannah" (2013) • "Off to See the Wizard" (1968) • "Family Law" (2000) • "Grey's Anatomy" (2017) • "Cats Don't Dance" (1997) • "The Name of the Game" (1969) • "All the President's Men" (1976) • "The Firm" (1993) • "Magnum Force" (1973) • "Purpose" (2002) • "North and South, Book II" (1986) • "Hercules" (1997) • "The Bachelor" (1999) • "Celebrity" (1984) • "Capricorn One" (1977) • "Natural Enemies" (1979) • "Hope & Faith" (2005) • "Designing Women" (1986–1989) • "Bones" (2017) • "ER" (2008) • "Julia" (1977) • "Planes: Fire & Rescue" (2014) • "Omnibus" (1980) • "George Washington" (1984) • "Midway" (1976) • "The Brighter Day" (1954) • "Judas Kiss" (1998) • "Dress Gray" (1986) • "Evening Shade" (1990–1994) • "Hush" (1998) • "The Great White Hope" (1970) • "Monday Mornings" (2013) • "Men of Honor" (2000) • "Preview Tonight" (1966) • "Carried Away" (1996) • "NCIS" (2006) • "Good Day for It" (2011) • "Walking to the Waterline" (1998) • "Emma: Queen of the South Seas" (1988) • "Eye of God" (1997) • "Rusty: A Dog's Tale" (1998) • "Fletch Lives" (1989) • "Creepshow" (1982) • "Lincoln" (1974–1976) • "Rectify" (2013) • "The Awakening Land" (1978) • "Appointment with Destiny" (1972) • "Disneyland" (1970) • "That Evening Sun" (2009) • "Lincoln" (2012) • "Sons of Anarchy" (2010–2014) • "Coronet Blue" (1967) • "The Star Chamber" (1983) • "North and South" (1985) • "Great Performances" (1975–1976) • "Hawaii Five-0" (2017) • "The Fog" (1980) • "The Fortunate Pilgrim" (1988) • "Blackway" (2015) • "Good Morning, Miami" (2003) • "Promised Land" (2012) • "The Sopranos" (2006) • "Flying Lessons" (2010) • "The West Wing" (2001–2002) • "Becker" (2002) • "The Majestic" (2001) • "Girls Nite Out" (1982) • "Shade" (2003) • "The Bold Ones: The Senator" (1970–1971) • "The People Next Door" (1970) • "The F.B.I." (1969) • "Rituals" (1977) • "Into the Wild" (2007) • "Waking the Dead" (2000) • "The Unholy" (1988) • "The Event" (2010–2011) • "They Only Kill Their Masters" (1972) • "The Group" (1966)
Movies/Tv Shows (Directed)	"Designing Women" (1988–1990)