Carry On legend Julian Holloway has passed away at the age of 80, with tributes being paid to Sophie Dahl’s beloved actor father. Known for his iconic roles in the Carry On film series, Julian graced the screen in eight films from 1967 to 1976, including fan favourites like Carry On Camping and Carry On Up The Khyber, as well as starring in a Carry On Christmas TV special. His impressive career in television and film lasted an incredible 47 years, with notable performances such as a leading role in the Doctor Who series Survival, marking the end of the sci-fi show’s original run. Tributes have been flooding in for the esteemed actor, with Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes taking to Facebook to write: “Oh I am very sad. Wonderful man. Wishing you and all his family long life. Too many going.”
Julian Holloway posed during filming of the television series ‘The Sound of Laughter’ for ABC Television in September 1968
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Actress Sarah Douglas also honoured her friend, saying: “I lost a dear friend yesterday and I’m so, so sad. I have known Julian Holloway since the early 70’s and he has been the best of friends to me all these years. Julian was the wittiest of men and we would laugh and laugh.” Douglas fondly remembered their enduring friendship: “He was a friend through thick and thin, first in London then LA then back home again. He was also the associate producer of the Brute (1977) but I had first met him professionally in 1973 on a BBC drama called Secrets.” She added, “There will be lots written about him and all his wonderful work but right now he is just a dear and sorely missed friend”, reports the Mirror.
Carry On legend Julian Holloway has passed away at the age of 80
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Author Morris Bright also paid tribute, writing: “Very sad to be told Julian Holloway has died aged 80. An accomplished actor who could play comedy as deftly as serious roles, from A Hard Day’s Night to Carry On and beyond. Son of Stanley Holloway whose OBE I was recently bequeathed. I shall look after it in both their memories.” Julian was born in Watlington, Oxfordshire, on 24 June, 1944, and was educated at Ludgrove School, Harrow School, and later the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). He began his career in 1961, featuring in an episode of The Avengers, before his first major acting role as Quentin in the 1962-63 television season of Our Man Higgins – he played this character in four episodes.
