John Holland

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

19Total Films

6.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 10, 1899

Birth Place: Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Holland reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 19 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of John Holland's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Holland remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Hell Harbor, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best John Holland Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from John Holland's career based on audience ratings.

★6.0

★6.0

Hell Harbor: Lovely Anita dreams of escaping the monotony of her island home and sailing to bustling Havana. But when her abusive fat

Hell Harbor

1930•Romance

★6.0

★6.0

She Goes to War: A young woman disguises herself as a man and follows her fiancéé into the trenches during World War I to find out what w

She Goes to War

1929•War

★6.0

Defenders of the Law (1931) movie poster

★6.0

Defenders of the Law: A gang of racketeers, with the aid of a high-ranking city official has control of a big-city, and the police plant an un

Defenders of the Law

1931•Action

★6.0

Gentleman from Dixie (1941) movie poster

★6.0

Gentleman from Dixie: A man is released from prison after serving time for a murder he didn't commit. He goes to live with his brother and his

Gentleman from Dixie

1941•Music

★5.6

★5.6

Roar of the Press: While on their honeymoon, a reporter and his new bride stumble upon a ring of fifth columnists.

Roar of the Press

1941•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Holland.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1942	Eagle Squadron	Fire Warden	Average	Similar →
1941	Gentleman from Dixie	Brawley	Average	Similar →
1941	Roar of the Press	Robert Mallon	Average	Similar →
1937	Larceny on the Air	Druggist (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1932	The Silver Lining	Tommy	Flop	Similar →
1931	Morals for Women	Paul Cooper	Flop	Similar →
1931	Grief Street	Jim Ryan	Flop	Similar →
1931	The Lady from Nowhere	John Conroy	Flop	Similar →
1931	Defenders of the Law	Phil Terry	Average	Similar →
1931	Ladies' Man	Peyton Walden	Flop	Similar →
1930	The Eyes of the World	Aaron King	Flop	Similar →
1930	Ladies Must Play	Geoffrey	Flop	Similar →
1930	Hell Harbor	Bob Wade	Average	Similar →
1930	Guilty?	Bob Lee	Flop	Similar →
1929	The College Coquette	Coach Harvey Porter	Flop	Similar →
1929	Black Magic	John Ormsby	Flop	Similar →
1929	She Goes to War	Tom Pike	Average	Similar →
1927	The Secret Studio	Sloan Whitney	Flop	Similar →
1926	Summer Bachelors	Martin Cole	Flop	Similar →

John Holland - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Holland?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Holland is "Hell Harbor" with a rating of 6.0/10.

How many movies has John Holland acted in?

John Holland has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Holland?

Other notable films include "She Goes to War", "Defenders of the Law", and "Gentleman from Dixie".