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John Cecil Holm

Book WriterBorn 1904, died 1981On stage 1960 to 19686 productions on this page

John Cecil Holm (November 4, 1904, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – October 24, 1981, in Westerly, Rhode Island) was an American dramatist, theatre director and actor. He is best known for his 1935 play Three Men on a Horse, co-written with George Abbott. He was often billed as Cecil Holm as an actor, reserving his full name for his writing credits.

On stage

6 productions, 8 years
1960
A Mighty Man Is HeBroadway Cort Theatre. Original. Directed by Reginald Denham
5 performances
1961
Midgie PurvisBroadway Martin Beck Theatre. Original. Directed by Burgess Meredith
21 performances
1962
Mr. PresidentBroadway St. James Theatre. Original. Directed by Joshua Logan
265 performances
1963
The AdvocateBroadway Anta Playhouse. Original. Directed by Howard Da Silva
8 performances
1966
Philadelphia, Here I Come!Broadway Helen Hayes Theatre. Original. Directed by Hilton Edwards
326 performances
1968
Forty CaratsBroadway Morosco Theatre. Original. Directed by Abe Burrows
780 performances

Worked with more than once

2 names

Also credited on

1 work

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