John Hollis

John Hollis

Deceased · Born: Nov 12, 1927 · Died: Oct 18, 2005

Personal Details

BornNov 12, 1927 Fulham, London, England, UK
Spouse
  • Sheila Forrester

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Oct 18, 2005 )
  • Gabrielle Hamilton

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to May 10, 2025 )

Biography

John Hollis, a renowned British actor, was born on November 12, 1927, in the esteemed district of Fulham, located within the heart of London, England, United Kingdom. His remarkable career in the entertainment industry spanned multiple decades, leaving an indelible mark on the world of cinema. Some of his most notable roles include appearances in the iconic films Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980),Flash Gordon (1980),and Superman II (1980).

Throughout his personal life, John Hollis was married to two remarkable women, Sheila Forrester and Gabrielle Hamilton, both of whom undoubtedly played a significant role in his life. Tragically, John Hollis passed away on October 18, 2005, at the age of 77, in the picturesque borough of Richmond upon Thames, located in the vicinity of London, England, United Kingdom.

Career

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1999
{"id":79709,"title":"The Great Kandinsky","year":"1995","character":"Cannonball","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-great-kandinsky","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_79709.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_79709.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
{"id":6686,"title":"Superman IV: The Quest for Peace","year":"1987","character":"Russian General 3 (Kremlin)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/superman-iv-the-quest-for-peace","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7do1vuk5nu40.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7do1vuk5nu40.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace as Russian General 3 (Kremlin)
{"id":3041,"title":"For Your Eyes Only","year":"1981","character":"Ernst Stavro Blofeld","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/for-your-eyes-only","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4a5asa1rarv0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4a5asa1rarv0.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
For Your Eyes Only
For Your Eyes Only as Ernst Stavro Blofeld
{"id":5147,"title":"Flash Gordon","year":"1980","character":"Klytus Observer No. 2","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/flash-gordon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/75spq9254el0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/75spq9254el0.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Flash Gordon
Flash Gordon as Klytus Observer No. 2
{"id":938,"title":"Superman II","year":"1980","character":"Krypton Elder","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/superman-ii","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/8f8hn0pibs60.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/8f8hn0pibs60.jpg"},"released":1}
Superman II
Superman II as Krypton Elder
{"id":519,"title":"Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back","year":"1980","character":"Lando's Aide","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/star-wars-episode-v-the-empire-strikes-back","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/57k7rhdee8d0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/57k7rhdee8d0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":10123,"title":"Blake's 7","year":1980,"character":"Lom","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/blakes-7","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10123.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10123.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":937,"title":"Superman","year":"1978","character":"4th Elder","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/superman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5ucbhfvruv20.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5ucbhfvruv20.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
Superman
Superman as 4th Elder
{"id":12826,"title":"The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother","year":"1975","character":"Moriarty's Gunman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-adventure-of-sherlock-holmes-smarter-brother","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7em2b5a63j90.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7em2b5a63j90.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
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1974
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1973
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{"id":10285,"title":"The Onedin Line","year":1972,"character":"Corry","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-onedin-line","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10285.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10285.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
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Doctor Who
Doctor Who as Sondergaard
{"id":191514,"title":"Armchair Theatre","year":"1971","character":"Blond","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/armchair-theatre-1971-2","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_191514.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_191514.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
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1970
Freelance
Freelance as Hartley
{"id":30518,"title":"The Dirty Dozen","year":"1967","character":"German Porter at Chateau (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-dirty-dozen","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/14q7einfrkb8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/14q7einfrkb8.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
The Dirty Dozen
The Dirty Dozen as German Porter at Chateau (uncredited)
{"id":22515,"title":"Casino Royale","year":"1967","character":"Fred (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/casino-royale-1967","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/t3lebmsloqk0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/t3lebmsloqk0.jpg"},"released":1}
Casino Royale
Casino Royale as Fred (uncredited)
{"id":10429,"title":"The Saint","year":1963,"character":"West","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-saint","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10429.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10429.jpg"},"released":1}
1963