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Born July 17, 1946 in Walsall, Staffordshire, England (UK).
Spouses:
Eleanor
Judy Buxton (? - present)
Has a Daughter-Lucy; Son-Sam with first wife Eleanor.

 

TV Appearances

(2016)The National Union of Space People (Rupert Darling)
(2015)Mission 2:Redemption (Rupert Darling)
(2015)Art Ache (Steven Phillips)
(2012)Run for Your Wife (Dick Holland)
(2011)Coronation Street Ep 1.7749 (Clive Drinkwater)
(2008)The Alan Titchmarsh Show-Sept 8th episode
(2008)Breakfast-Aug 26th episode
(2008)50 Greatest Comedy Catchphrases (Spike Dixon)
(2007)"The Paul O'Grady Show" Ep 7.42
(2004)Comedy Connections-Hi-De-Hi!
(2003)I'm Dreaming of a TV Christmas
(1997)This Is Your Life-Russ Abbot
(1996) Celebrity Squares-July 29th episode
(1995-1997)"Oh, Doctor Beeching!" (Cecil Parkin)
(1995)Perry & Croft: The Sitcoms
(1993)The Main Event Ep 1.7
(1991)"Noel's House Party" Ep 1.3
(1990)"The Russ Abbot Show" (Various)

(1988-1993)"You Rang, M'Lord?" (James Twelvetrees)
©British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

(1988)Comic Relief
(1987)"The Les Dennis Laughter Show" (Various)
(1985)The Kenny Everett Television Show Eps 3.1,3.3+3.6 (Various)
(1982+1984)"Russ Abbots Madhouse" (Various)

(1980-1988)"Hi-De-Hi!" (Spike Dixon)
All 4 images ©BBC

(1979)Henry V/The Life of Henry the Fifth (Nym)
©BBC/Time-Life Productions

(1978)The BBC Television Shakespeare: As You Like It (William)

©Time-Life Television Productions/British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

(1978)King Richard the Second (Duke of Surrey)
(1978)"The Mayor of Casterbridge" (Carter)
(1976-1977)"It Ain't Half Hot Mum"
--The Superstar (Aircraftsman Ormanroyd)
--Flight to Jawani (RAF Airman)
(1977)"Secret Army"- Too Near Home (Michel)

(1977)"Dad's Army"
-- Ring Dem Bells (Army Driver)
©BBC

--Wake-Up Walmington

(1974)"Dixon of Dock Green"- Pay-Off (Alan Hunt)
(1964)"Crossroads" (Mike Hawkins)
(1997)"This Is Your Life"- Russ Abbot
(1996)"Celebrity Squares"-July 29th episode
(1993)"The Main Event" Ep 1.7
(1988)Comic Relief

Image in this section used with permission from:
http://www.dadsarmy.co.uk/
http://www.aveleyman.com/
Anonymous Contributors

 

AYBS Stats

AYBS Timeframe: 1977 & 1979

Episodes:

"The Apartment"
"The Old Order Changes"

 

Trivia

Educated at Queen Marys Grammar School.

Had previous jobs as a office worker and wine merchant.

 

Audio/Video/Books/Official Websites/Interview

Official Website: http://www.jeffreyholland.co.uk/

Past Events

(Nov 1, 2012-Dec 8, 2012)
'California Suite' at The Mill at Sonning

(Dec 22, 2012-Jan 19, 2012)
'Jack and the Beanstalk' at The Mayflower Theatre in Southampton.

Masterchef (Series 8 Episode 12)

Image ©BBC

October 29, 2006 -Comic Heritage/Tribute lunch in honour of June Whitfield w/ Frank Thornton, Harold Snoad, and John Inman.

Jeffrey Holland Interview Thanks to Andrew who runs "The Croft & Perry Podcast"!

My Interview

1>Over your career you performed with former AYBS cast members like Felix Bowness, Pamela Cundell, Vicki Michelle and Diane Holland as well as many others from big shows/movies like David Griffin, Helen Mirren and Kenneth Connor. What was it like working with actors and actresses you grew up watching?

I was particularly happy to work with Kenneth Connor as I had grown up listening to him on the radio back in the 1950s. I really enjoyed him in a series called “Ray’s a Laugh” starring Ted Ray. He did many character voices in that and my favourite was Sidney Mincing. I first worked with him in “Inman & Friends” before he joined “Hi-De-Hi” and I got the writers to recreate that character and I was thrilled to be standing next to him at the mic when we recorded it!

2>How were you introduced to Elvis Presley and what are your favorite songs?

I was introduced to Elvis by a friend when I was at junior school and he has remained a favourite ever since.  My best Elvis songs are Hound Dog, Blue Suede Shoes and Now or Never.

3>You did some theater work like ‘Waiting For God’ and ‘‘Allo ‘Allo’. What was it like trying to fill in Gordon Kaye and Graham Crowden’s shoes?

With “Waiting for God” I just did an approximate impression of Graham Crowden’s voice but made it my own and because I didn’t look like him I got away with it! With “Allo Allo” it was different. I made Rene my own from the start and I’m happy to report that many people told me that after about two minutes into the show they had forgotten that I wasn’t Gorden Kay! The show itself was the star!

4>You did a lot of radio, television as well as a lot of theater and pantomime work. Do you have a preference and why?

I have been very lucky in my career to work in many different media but I think most actors will tell you that their first love is the live theatre. It certainly is mine. You are there with the audience and there is a very intimate relationship.

5>You are probably one of the few couples that perform together on stage. What is it like performing with your wife in pantomime and are there challenges?

Judy and I have worked together many times in plays on tour as well as Panto. It’s never a problem for us as we enjoy working together. We have the same approach to our work and we think the same way.

6>What are your favorite hobbies other than acting of course! 😊

I love to watch movies on DVD, mainly the Marvel series and I love to read too. My main passion however is Laurel and Hardy!

7>You were in a radio series ‘Inman & Friends’ in 1989. How did that come about and what was it like meeting up with John Inman again after AYBS?

Yes “Inman & Friends" was great fun to do. It came about because the producer had used me many times before in different comedies and knew my worth as a vocal gymnast! John and I knew each other socially too and had done for years so it was ideal really.

8>What are your favorite foods?

My favourite food is chicken in any form! I also love eggs, but I think for me the chicken comes first!

9>Are there any past/present American comedy sitcoms you like and why?

I was very fond of “Happy Days” but I go back a long way and remember oldies like “The Honeymooners” and “I Married Joan”! They were all done in front of a live studio audience like ours were and that makes a big difference!

(Interview and image at top used with permission from Mr. Holland).

 

Luncheons

 

 

 

Contact Info


Jeffrey Holland
Diamond Management
c/o Jean Diamond
31 Percy Street
London W1T 2DD
England
United Kingdom

 

Theater/Plays

'Allo 'Allo

(March 30- April 4, 2009-Theatre Royal Plymouth)

(April 14th – April 18th 2009-Key Theatre, Peterborough)

October 15- November 29, 2008
'Allo 'Allo
Arts Theatre Cronulla

(October 24, 2006)Caught In The Net at the Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage. Trevor Bannister also made an appearance in this play.

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(Thanks to Norwich Theatre Royal).

 

(December 12-January 19, 2003) Dick Whittington Milton Keynes Theatre Tickets: £10-£18

(Jan 1984)Hi-De-Hi (Victoria Palace)

(1975)"Cyrano De Bergerac" (Chichester Festival Theatre)

(1970's)Dad's Army

Victoria Wood’s Talent

Pantomimes

Christmas 03/04-Dick Whittington at the Milton Keynes Theatre

Gallery

(Used with permission from photographer Andrew Ruff. His professional photography site can be seen here).