LIFE IN HOLLYWOOD
That first attempt in Hollywood didn’t work out, leading Holliman to return home briefly before enlisting in the Navy. However, his dream of becoming a movie star never faded. He later returned to Los Angeles, where he studied at the Pasadena Playhouse and the University of California, Los Angeles.
Holliman’s persistence paid off. He built an impressive filmography, including roles in “Giant” (1956), “Forbidden Planet,” “The Rainmaker,” and “The Sons of Katie Elder.” He also became known for his television roles, notably alongside Angie Dickinson in “Police Woman” and with Richard Chamberlain and Rachel Ward in “The Thorn Birds.”
Holliman fondly recalls his early days in Hollywood, particularly his first morning in El Monte. He donned a short-sleeved silk shirt and dark glasses, strutting in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, wondering if people mistook him for a star. It was a moment filled with the innocent dreams of youth.
To see how Earl Holliman looks today at 95, check below:
