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Stuart Holmes

Stuart Holmes

1884 – 1971·Chicago, Illinois, USA

Stuart Holmes (born Joseph Liebchen; March 10, 1884 – December 29, 1971) was an American actor and sculptor whose career spanned seven decades. He appeared in almost 450 films between 1909 and 1964, sometimes credited as Stewart Holmes.

Holmes's film career began in 1911 and ended with The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962).

As a sculptor, Holmes created work for at least three California United States post offices — in Oceanside (1936), Claremont (1937), and Bell (1937).

For 20 years, Holmes performed in vaudeville and on stage, with the latter often being in Shakespeare's plays. His work in the theater included a stint in Germany.

Filmography

East Lynne

East Lynne

1916Captain Levison
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

1921Otto von Hartrott
The Salvation Hunters

The Salvation Hunters

1925The Gentleman
The Man Who Laughs

The Man Who Laughs

1928Lord Dirry-Moir