Patrick Holt

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Characters played by Patrick Holt

Group Captain Dawson (uncredited) — Thunderball (1965)

Minor character appearing in various Bond films, typically in background or uncredited roles.

Skyjacker — The Wild Geese (1978)

Aviation criminal or hijacker involved in a brief conflict or escape sequence.

Job Crandall — The Unholy Four (1954)

Job Crandall is one of the men who remained after the fishing trip from which Philip Vickers disappeared. Because he had been interested in Angie, Philip's attractive widow, Job is presented as a possible suspect in the mystery surrounding Philip's disappearance and the murder that follows his return.

Kit — Guilt Is My Shadow (1950)

Jamie’s estranged uncle, Kit lives alone in a rural village and reluctantly lets Jamie stay for a couple of days. He also takes in Linda when she arrives, and the two hide Jamie’s body after she kills him in self-defence. Their shared secret brings them closer, and they fall in love; Kit remains by Linda’s side when she calls the police back.

Martin Roberts — Marry Me (1949)

Martin is a clergyman who is matched with Pat Cooper through the marriage bureau. Though Pat backs out after discovering his profession, he persists and wins her affection. When Brenda reveals Pat's work as a dancehall hostess, Martin still wants to marry her, but Pat pretends she was only playing with him and sends him away.

David Custance — No Blade of Grass (1970)

David Custance is John’s brother and the owner of the protected northern valley that the refugees hope to reach. He warns John that the valley cannot feed so many people and refuses to admit the whole group. While defending the entrance with a machine gun, David is shot by Andrew during John’s night attack.

King Richard — The Men of Sherwood Forest (1954)

Rightful king held captive, whose rescue is the goal

Inspector Gregory — Serena (1962)

A Detective Chief Inspector from Scotland Yard, Gregory is called to investigate the shotgun murder at Rosehill Cottage. He initially considers Howard Rogers the chief suspect, but Rogers's alibi proves him innocent. Gregory works with Sergeant Conway as they investigate the victim's identity and search for the women connected to the case.

John Howard — The Mark of Cain (1947)

Richard Howard’s younger brother, who marries Sarah after arriving in Bordeaux to close a cotton deal. He neglects Sarah and strikes her when she tries to leave, but later apologizes and reconciles with her. Richard slowly poisons him and ultimately suffocates him, then attempts to implicate Sarah in his murder.

Robert Norman — When The Bough Breaks (1947)

Robert is Frances Norman's husband and joins her in caring for Jimmy when Lily becomes ill. He and Frances raise Jimmy in their home, and Jimmy grows up regarding them as his parents. When Lily later seeks to reclaim her son, Robert and Frances refuse, arguing that Jimmy has not known Lily as part of his life.

First Lieutenant (uncredited) — Further Up the Creek (1958)

A briefly seen junior naval officer associated with the Aristotle's voyage and command structure.

Career Overview

Patrick Holt has 74 screen credits in a career dating back to 1938. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The Wild Geese Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Night of the Prowler, The Unholy Four, Serena. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
74
Birth Date
1912-01-31 00:00:00
Birth Place
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q16013003), public domain (CC0).