James David Holt (born 15 January 1956) is an English-born actor who has appeared in many Australian television shows and films.
Holt is also a magician, and has had the opportunity to incorporate this talent into some of his television appearances.
Well known productions in which he has appeared include ''
Bodyline
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'', ''
Anzacs'', ''
Crocodile Dundee II
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'', ''
A Country Practice'', ''
Embassy
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'', ''
G. P.
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Synopsis
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'', ''
Heartbreak High
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'', ''
Wildside'', and most recently in an episode of ''
Packed to the Rafters
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'' (2009).
He is married to publishing executive Robyn Holt, and they have a daughter named Hannah.
From around 2002 to early 2006, he was based in Russia while his wife was the Managing Director of
Condé Nast Zao.
Filmography
Acting
References
External links
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Bio details of Robyn Holt
1959 births
Living people
Australian male film actors
Australian male television actors
20th-century Australian male actors
21st-century Australian male actors
Male actors from Liverpool
English emigrants to Australia
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