Dennis Holmes

Dennis Holmes
Holmes in The Deputy, 1961
Born
Charles Dennis Holmes[1][2]

(1950-10-03) October 3, 1950
Encino, California, U.S.
OccupationsFilm and television actor
Years active1954–1964
Spouse
Janet Smith
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(m. 1981)​
[1]

Charles Dennis Holmes (born October 3, 1950)[1] is an American film and television actor. He is best known for playing Mike Williams in the American western television series Laramie.[1]

Life and career

Holmes was born in Encino, California. He began his screen career in 1951, appearing in the film Operation Pacific.[3] He made his television debut in 1954, appearing in the CBS television series The Jack Benny Program. From 1958 and 1961, he appeared in the films Hound-Dog Man, Violent Road, The Fiercest Heart, Key Witness and Woman Obsessed.[4][1]

Later in his career, Holmes joined the cast of the NBC western television series Laramie in 1961,[5] first appearing in the episode "Dragon at the Door" in the series's third season, playing Mike Williams.[1] He guest-starred in television programs including The Andy Griffith Show, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, The Deputy, 77 Sunset Strip and The Virginian.[6]

Holmes retired from acting in 1964, last appearing in the ABC western television series Wagon Train. After retiring from acting, he worked as a technology specialist in California.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Aaker, Everett (May 16, 2017). Television Western Players, 1960-1975: A Biographical Dictionary. McFarland. p. 213. ISBN 9781476628561 – via Google Books.
  2. ↑ "Valley Boy 7 Becomes Tax Payer Second Time in Life". Valley News. Van Nuys, California. December 10, 1957. p. 12. Retrieved January 14, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  3. ↑ "Dennis Holmes". AllMovie. Retrieved August 10, 2026.
  4. ↑ Holston, Kim (July 11, 2015). Susan Hayward: Her Films and Life. McFarland. p. 138. ISBN 9780786480883 – via Google Books.
  5. ↑ "She Likes Westerns". The Times-Tribune. Scranton, Pennsylvania. August 26, 1961. p. 33. Retrieved August 10, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  6. ↑ "Dennis Holmes List of Movies and TV Shows". TV Guide. Retrieved August 10, 2026.
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