Sterling Holloway
ActingAbout Sterling Holloway
Sterling Price Holloway, Jr. was an American character actor who appeared in 150 films and television programs. He was also a voice actor for The Walt Disney Company. He was well-known for his distinctive tenor voice, and is perhaps best remembered as the voice of Walt Disney's Winnie the Pooh.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Sterling Holloway reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Animation
The majority of Sterling Holloway's filmography leans towards the Animation 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 90% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Sterling Holloway remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Liberty Story, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Sterling Holloway Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sterling Holloway's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Sterling Holloway.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Once Upon a Studio | Cheshire Cat / Kaa / Winnie the Pooh (voice) (archive sound) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.6 | Narrator (voice) (archive sound) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.5 | Narrator / Mr. Stork (voice) (archive sound) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.3 | Amos Mouse (segment "Ben and Me") (voice) (archive sound) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Disney’s Sing-Along Songs: Let's Go To Disneyland Paris! | (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh | Winnie the Pooh (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | That's Entertainment, Part II | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too | Winnie the Pooh (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Man, Monsters & Mysteries | Nessie (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Grand Opening of Walt Disney World | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Aristocats | Roquefort (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day | Winnie the Pooh (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Jungle Book | Kaa the Snake (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree | Winnie the Pooh (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World | Fire Chief | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Goliath II | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Liberty Story | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Hemo the Magnificent | Lab assistant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Our Mr. Sun | Chloro Phyll (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Columbia Laff Hour | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Ben and Me | Amos Mouse (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Little House | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Susie, the Little Blue Coupe | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Lambert the Sheepish Lion | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Alice in Wonderland | Cheshire Cat (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Dog Crazy | Sterling Holloway | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Mickey and the Beanstalk | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Peter and the Wolf | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Three Caballeros | Professor Holloway (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Cold-blooded Penguin | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Bambi | Adult Flower (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Lady Is Willing | Arthur Miggle (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Dumbo | Mr. Stork (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Meet John Doe | Dan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Remember the Night | Willie Simms | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Varsity Show | Trout | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | I Live My Life | Max | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Doubting Thomas | Mr. Spindler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Merry Widow | Orderly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Cat and the Fiddle | Flower Messenger (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Advice to the Lovelorn | Benny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Dancing Lady | Pinky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Back Page | Bill Giddings | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Wild Boys of the Road | Ollie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Gold Diggers of 1933 | Second Delivery Boy (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Picture Snatcher | Journalism Student (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Hard to Handle | Andy Heaney (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Faithless | Photographer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Blonde Venus | Joe, Hiker (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | American Madness | Oscar (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Sterling Holloway - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sterling Holloway?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sterling Holloway is "The Liberty Story" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Sterling Holloway acted in?
Sterling Holloway has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sterling Holloway?
Other notable films include "Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.6", "Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.3", and "Once Upon a Studio".