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Freddie Bartholomew

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1924-03-28

Day of Death

1992-01-23

Place of Birth

Harlesden, London, England, UK

Freddie Bartholomew

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 (33)

⭐ 8.3 Role: Self (archive footage)

The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn

1986
⭐ 9.0 Role: Self (archive footage)

Hollywood’s Children

1982
⭐ 7.0 Role: (archive footage)

That's Entertainment, Part II

1976
⭐ 7.2 Role: David Copperfield in 'David Copperfield' (archive footage)

The Big Parade of Comedy

1964
⭐ 5.7 Role: Reverend Wilbur

St. Benny the Dip

1951
⭐ 5.2 Role: Unknown

Sepia Cinderella

1947
⭐ 7.0 Role: David Conway

The Town Went Wild

1944
⭐ 6.2 Role: Freddie Hewlett

Junior Army

1942
⭐ 6.1 Role: Peter Carlton

A Yank at Eton

1942
No Image
⭐ 0 Role: Himself

Soaring Stars

1942
⭐ 8.0 Role: Austin Shannon

Cadets on Parade

1942
⭐ 10.0 Role: Self

Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 4

1942
⭐ 7.0 Role: Self (uncredited)

Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 1

1941
⭐ 9.0 Role: Steve Kendall

Naval Academy

1941
⭐ 7.4 Role: East

Tom Brown's School Days

1940