(1918–81) US actor; born William Franklin Beadle, Jr. His movies include Stalag 17 (1953), Picnic (1955), Bridge on the River Kwai (1957), and Towering Inferno (1974). He also campaigned for animal preservation in Africa.
Definition of Holden, William in US English:
Holden, William
proper nounˈhōldən
(1918–81) US actor; born William Franklin Beadle, Jr. His movies include Stalag 17 (1953), Picnic (1955), Bridge on the River Kwai (1957), and Towering Inferno (1974). He also campaigned for animal preservation in Africa.