Holden is the given name of:

People

Holden Bowler Holden Bowler (September 23, 1912 - October 31, 2001) was an American athlete, singer and businessman who served as the namesake for Holden Caulfield in J.D. Salinger's novel ''The Catcher in the Rye'' and was the godfather of Judy Collins. Earl ...

(1912–2001), American athlete, singer and businessman * Holden Furber (1903–1993), American historian and professor * Holden Karnofsky, American nonprofit executive *

Holden C. Richardson Holden Chester Richardson (December 7, 1878 – September 2, 1960) was a decorated officer in the United States Navy with the rank of captain. He is most noted as a pioneer in United States naval aviation. Biography He was born on December 7, 18 ...

(1878–1960), pioneer in U.S. naval aviation * Holden Roberto (1923–2007), founder and leader of the National Liberation Front of Angola * Holden Thorp (born 1964), American chemist, inventor, musician, professor, and entrepreneur

Fictional characters

* Holden Carver, the main character in the DC Comics/Wildstorm comic book series ''

Sleeper A sleeper is a person who is sleeping. Sleeper may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Characters * Sleeper (Marvel Comics), a Nazi German robot utilized by the Red Skull in Marvel Comics * The Sleeper (Wild Cards), a character in the Wild Ca ...

'' * Holden Caulfield, the main character in J. D. Salinger's novel '' The Catcher in the Rye'' * Holden Ford, a main character in the TV series '' Mindhunter'' * Holden Matthews, the main character in the TV series '' Beyond'' * Holden McNeil, played by Ben Affleck in three films: '' Chasing Amy, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back,'' and '' Jay and Silent Bob Reboot'' * Holden Snyder, from the soap opera '' As the World Turns'' * Holden, aka Space Cop, the main character of the 2016 science-fiction action comedy film ''

Space Cop ''Space Cop'' is a 2016 American science fiction action comedy film directed and produced by Jay Bauman and Mike Stoklasa, written by Stoklasa and edited by Bauman. The film stars Rich Evans, Stoklasa, Jocelyn Ridgely, and Bauman. Produced and ...

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