Iconic Carry On film star Julian Holloway dies aged 80
The actor was also known for Doctor Who.
Acting legend Julian Holloway has died aged 80.
Julian first rose to fame in the Carry On films, which premiered between 1967 and 1976, as well as one of the Carry On Christmas TV specials.
The films he appeared in included Carry On Camping and Carry On Up The Khyber.
Doctor Who fans will know him as a leading man in the Doctor Who serial Survival, which was the last part of the plot of the show’s original 26-year run.
He was also a subject of much media scrutiny in the 70s thanks to his brief romance with Tessa Dahl in 1976, and the subsequent birth of their daughter, the model Sophie Dahl, in 1977.
The actor was destined for stardom as the son of actor and comedian Stanley Holloway.
Julian was also known for his work in the Doctor Who universe (Picture: Frank Trapper/Corbis via Getty Images)Julian was born in Oxfordshire, on 24 June, 1944,and knew he wanted to be an actor from a young age.
He was educated at Ludgrove School, Harrow School, and later the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).
Julian was also known for his talent in voice acting, with his voice featuring in 55 of the 65 episodes of James Bond Jr., a popular animated American show.
Other voice acting roles included Siegfried Fischbacher in 2004’s Father of the Pride, Prime Minister Almec in several episodes of the long running show Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and the voice of Death in the animated series Regular Show for six seasons.
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