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Holmes, Stuart, 1884-1971

Description

Stuart Holmes was a film actor appearing in over 400 films between the 1910s and 1960s. Born as Joseph Liebchen on March 10, 1884 in Chicago, Illinois, Holmes first appeared in vaudeville, but primarily performend in silent films such as the Marshall Neilan-directed and produced Everybody's Acting (1926), a film later acquired by Howard Hughes. Holmes continued acting for the remainder of his life, but also worked as a scultpor during this time. Some films credit Holmes as "Stewart Holmes."

Holmes died on December 29, 1971 in Hollywood, California.

Sources:

"Henry B. Walthall." Turner Classic Movies. 2021. Accessed January 13, 2022. https://prod-admin.tcm.com/tcmdb/person/88336%7C143033/Stuart-Holmes#overview

"Stuart Holmes." Find a Grave. December 04, 2011. Accessed January 13, 2022. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81548106/stuart-holmes

"Silent Film Star Stuart Holmes Dies." Los Angeles Times. December 30, 1971.