Freddie Bartholomew
Acting
1924-03-28 · Harlesden, London, England, UK
Freddie Bartholomew was an English-American child actor. One of the most famous child actors of all time, he became very popular in 1930s Hollywood films. His most famous starring roles are in Captains Courageous and Little Lord Fauntleroy. He was born in London and for the title role of David Copperfield, he emigrated to the United States in 1934, living there the rest of his life. He became an American citizen in 1943 following World War II military service. Despite his great success and acclaim following David Copperfield, his childhood film stardom was marred by nearly constant legal battles and payouts which eventually took a huge toll on both his finances and his career. In adulthood, after World War II service, his film career dwindled rapidly, and he switched from performing to directing and producing in the medium of television.
Filmography
MGM: When the Lion Roars
1992 · Series
The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn
1986 · Movie
Hollywood’s Children
1982 · Movie
That's Entertainment, Part II
1976 · Movie
The Big Parade of Comedy
1964 · Movie
MGM Parade
1955 · Series
St. Benny the Dip
1951 · Movie
Lights Out
1949 · Series
Sepia Cinderella
1947 · Movie
The Town Went Wild
1944 · Movie
Junior Army
1942 · Movie
A Yank at Eton
1942 · Movie
Soaring Stars
1942 · Movie
Cadets on Parade
1942 · Movie
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 4
1942 · Movie
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 1
1941 · Movie
Naval Academy
1941 · Movie
Tom Brown's School Days
1940 · Movie
Swiss Family Robinson
1940 · Movie
Two Bright Boys
1939 · Movie
The Spirit of Culver
1939 · Movie
Listen, Darling
1938 · Movie
Hollywood Goes to Town
1938 · Movie
Lord Jeff
1938 · Movie
Kidnapped
1938 · Movie
Another Romance of Celluloid
1938 · Movie
Captains Courageous
1937 · Movie
Hollywood Party
1937 · Movie
Lloyd's of London
1936 · Movie
The Devil Is a Sissy
1936 · Movie
Little Lord Fauntleroy
1936 · Movie
A Dream Comes True
1935 · Movie
Professional Soldier
1935 · Movie
Anna Karenina
1935 · Movie
David Copperfield
1935 · Movie
Fascination
1931 · Movie