Sterling Holloway
1905 – 1992

Sterling Holloway

American actor (1905–1992)

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Born
1905-01-14, Cedartown
Died
1992-11-22
Birthplace state
Georgia

Biography

Sterling Price Holloway Jr. was an American actor who appeared in over 100 films and 40 television shows. He did voice acting for The Walt Disney Company, playing Mr. Stork in Dumbo, Adult Flower in Bambi, the Cheshire Cat in Alice in Wonderland, Kaa in The Jungle Book, Roquefort the Mouse in The Aristocats, and the title character in Winnie the Pooh, among many others.

Occupation

Sterling Holloway is recorded as a television actor, a film actor, a voice actor, a stage actor, a singer and a actor, born in Georgia (1905–1992).

Connections to Georgia

Sterling Holloway was born in Cedartown, Georgia in 1905. Explore other notable figures from Georgia, historic sites connected to this era, and the full colonial and statehood history of the state using the links below.

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Frequently asked about Sterling Holloway

Who was Sterling Holloway?
Sterling Holloway was American actor (1905–1992), born in Georgia (1905 – 1992).
When and where was Sterling Holloway born?
Sterling Holloway was born on 1905-01-14 in Cedartown.
When did Sterling Holloway die?
Sterling died on 1992-11-22.
What was Sterling Holloway known for?
Sterling Holloway is recorded as a television actor, a film actor, a voice actor, a stage actor, a singer and a actor.
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