Remembering Julian Holloway: Celebrated ‘Carry On’ Actor and Father of Sophie Dahl Passes Away at 80

Julian Holloway renowned for his performances in the “Carry On” film series and as the father of novelist and former model Sophie Dahl, has died at the age of 80. With his passing, a remarkable career spanning almost six decades in television and movies ends. Actress Sarah Douglas shared her grief after learning of his death: “I lost a good friend yesterday, and I’m so, so heartbroken.

Julian Holloway has been the finest of friends to me all these years; I knew him in the early 1970s. Mirroring this, ‘Harry Potter’ actress Miriam Margolyes posted on Facebook, writing: “Oh I feel rather sad. Amazing dude. Long life wishes for all his family as well. Too many moving forward.

A Storied Career in Film and Television

Born on June 24, 1944, in Watlington, Oxfordshire… Julian Holloway was the son of renowned actor and vocalist Stanley Holloway and actress Violet Lane. He studied at Ludgrove School, then refined his work at the Royal Academy of Dramatic…>.

Holloway began his career in 1961 with a cameo in “The Avengers.” Between 1967 and… he starred in eight “Carry On” pictures, including notable parts in “Carry On Camping” and “Carry On Up The Khyber.” Beyond the “Carry On” run, he starred in the 1989 final story of the original “Doctor Who,” “Survival.”

Holloway was a frequent voice actor, as well as his on-screen work. He provided the voice for characters like Prime Minister Almec in “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” Bradford Milbanks in “James Bond Jr.,” and Captain Zed in “Captain Zed and the Zee Zone.” He also performed Death in the six-season cartoon sitcom “Regular Show.”

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Personal Life and Legacy

Holloway briefly lived with Tessa Dahl, daughter of actress Patricia Neal and novelist Roald Dahl, in 1976, producing Sophie Dahl, their daughter. Since then, Sophie has been known as a former model and accomplished writer. Julian Holloway is revered by friends, colleagues, and fans equally for his contributions to the entertainment business. His legacy lives on in his copious work and the memories he produced for viewers all across.