David Holt

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Characters played by David Holt

Pete Merrick — Courage of Lassie (1946)

Kathie's deceased father whose memory influences her bond with Bill.

Trainbearer — The Big Broadcast of 1937 (1936)

Minor character assisting with transportation logistics.

Reggie Pidgeon — The Cheaters (1945)

Reggie is James Pidgeon's son. He returns with the news that Uncle Henry left his estate to Florie Watson rather than the Pidgeons, and he worries that Anthony may be trying to blackmail the family after overhearing their scheme. Reggie is part of the family deception that is eventually confessed to Florie.

Peter Chapman — Hot Cargo (1946)

Peter Chapman belongs to the Chapman family whose trucking operation has fallen into disarray. After visiting the family, Joe and Chris set aside their own careers to help them. Peter is consequently part of the family-centered conflict involving the business, the schemes of Wayne and Porter, and the later violence against the Chapmans.

Bob Lester — Wild Weed (1949)

Anne's brother, whose college education is a major reason she works and later says she sells marijuana. He hopes to continue his studies and has exhibited some of his paintings, but worries about the financial burden Anne carries to support him. He arrives after Anne's party, finds her unconscious, and helps her recover.

Irwin Barrett — Henry Aldrich, Boy Scout (1944)

Rival scout leader or antagonist in Boy Scout film.

Career Overview

David Holt has 32 screen credits in a career dating back to 1933. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently MGM's Lassie Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Military Academy, The Star Reporter in Hollywood, You Belong to Me. 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
32
Birth Date
1927-08-14
Birth Place
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1174759), public domain (CC0).