Geoffrey Holder
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Summary
Geoffrey Holder was born on August 1, 1930[1], in Port of Spain[2]. He died on October 5, 2014[3], in Manhattan[4]. He worked as an actor[5], stage actor[6], television actor[7], writer[8], and costume designer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,554 views/month, #6,709 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: 2014[11]
- Spouse: Carmen De Lavallade[12]
- Country of citizenship: Trinidad and Tobago[13]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[14]
- Occupation: choreographer[15], theatrical director[16], film actor[17], dancer[18], singer[19], author[20]
- Educated at: Queen's Royal College[21]
- Student: Chuck Davis[22]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[23], Tony Award for Best Costume Design[24], Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Commons category: Geoffrey Holder[27]
- Archives at: Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library[28]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[29]
- Family name: Holder[30]
- Given name: Geoffrey[31]
- Student of: Boscoe Holder[32]
- Manner of death: natural causes[33]
- Described by source: St. James Guide to Black Artists[34]
- Nominated for: Tony Award for Best Costume Design[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Old French[36]
- Start of work period: 1957[37]
- End of work period: 2014[38]
- Sibling: Boscoe Holder[39]
Why It Matters
Geoffrey Holder has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Geoffrey Holder born?
Geoffrey Holder was born in Port of Spain[2].
Where did Geoffrey Holder die?
Geoffrey Holder passed away in Manhattan[4].
Who was Geoffrey Holder married to?
Geoffrey Holder's spouses include Carmen De Lavallade[12].
What did Geoffrey Holder do for work?
Geoffrey Holder worked as an actor[5], stage actor[6], television actor[7], writer[8], and costume designer[9].
Where did Geoffrey Holder go to school?
Geoffrey Holder was educated at Queen's Royal College[21].
What awards did Geoffrey Holder receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[23], Tony Award for Best Costume Design[24], and Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[25].