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Geoffrey Holder

(1930-2014)
Trinidadian-American actor and dancer
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Geoffrey Lamont Holder (August 1, 1930 – October 5, 2014) was a Trinidadian-American actor, dancer, musician, director, choreographer, and artist. He was a principal dancer for the Metropolitan Opera Ballet, before his film career began in 1957 with an appearance in Carib Gold. For his theatre work, he won two Tony Awards, Best Direction of a Musical and Best Costume Design in a Musical for the original Broadway production of The Wiz.

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Born Geoffrey Lamont Holder
1 August 1930
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Died
5 October 2014 (aged 84)
Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Zodiac Leo
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  • Boscoe Holder
    Boscoe Holder · Brother · 1921-2007 · Trinidadian artist, dancer, and musician edit info
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