Quick Facts
Born:
1924-03-28
Birthplace:
Harlesden, London, England, UK
Credits:
37 Total Roles
Freddie Bartholomew
Acting
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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.
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.
Known For
Captains Courageous
Harvey Cheyne
Anna Karenina
Sergei
David Copperfield
David Copperfield as a Boy
Little Lord Fauntleroy
Cedric 'Ceddie' Erroll aka Lord Fauntleroy
That's Entertainment, Part II
(archive footage)
Swiss Family Robinson
Jack Robinson
Lloyd's of London
Young Jonathan Blake
Listen, Darling
Buzz Mitchell
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | MGM: When the Lion Roars TV | Self |
| 1986 | The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 1982 | Hollywood’s Children MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 1976 | That's Entertainment, Part II MOVIE | (archive footage) |
| 1964 | The Big Parade of Comedy MOVIE | David Copperfield in 'David Copperfield' (archive footage) |
| 1955 | MGM Parade TV | Self |
| 1955 | MGM Parade TV | self |
| 1951 | St. Benny the Dip MOVIE | Reverend Wilbur |
| 1949 | Lights Out TV | Self |
| 1947 | Sepia Cinderella MOVIE | Self |