Biography
Freddie Bartholomew was an English-American child actor. One of the most famous child actors of all time, he became very popular in 1930s Hollywood films. His most famous starring roles are in Captains Courageous and Little Lord Fauntleroy.
He was born in London and for the title role of David Copperfield, he emigrated to the United States in 1934, living there the rest of his life. He became an American citizen in 1943 following World War II military service.
Despite his great success and acclaim following David Copperfield, his childhood film stardom was marred by nearly constant legal battles and payouts which eventually took a huge toll on both his finances and his career. In adulthood, after World War II service, his film career dwindled rapidly, and he switched from performing to directing and producing in the medium of television.
Filmography
all 39
Movies 37
self 11
TV Shows 2
That's Entertainment, Part II (1976)
The Big Parade of Comedy (1964)
St. Benny the Dip (1951)
The Town Went Wild (1944)
Some of the Best (1944)
Junior Army (1942)
A Yank at Eton (1942)
Cadets on Parade (1942)
Naval Academy (1941)
Swiss Family Robinson (1940)
Two Bright Boys (1939)
The Spirit of Culver (1939)
Listen, Darling (1938)
Lord Jeff (1938)
Kidnapped (1938)
Lloyd's of London (1936)
Little Lord Fauntleroy (1936)
Professional Soldier (1935)
David Copperfield (1935)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1924-03-28
Deathday1992-01-23 (67 years old)
Birth PlaceHarlesden, London, England, UK
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Also Known AsFrederick Cecil Bartholomew, Fred Bartholomew, Frederick Llewellyn March
Awardsstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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