Freddie Bartholomew
Known For
Acting
Born
1924-03-28 in Harlesden, London, England, UK
Died
1992-01-23
Biography
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.
Most Known For
MGM Parade
as Self
MGM Parade
as self
Lights Out
Soaring Stars
as Himself
Sepia Cinderella
Fascination
as Child
Captains Courageous
as Harvey Cheyne
Junior Army
as Freddie Hewlett
Hollywood Party
as Himself
MGM: When the Lion Roars
Little Lord Fauntleroy
as Cedric 'Ceddie' Erroll aka Lord Fauntleroy
Anna Karenina
as Sergei
David Copperfield
as David Copperfield as a Boy
Kidnapped
as David Balfour
Swiss Family Robinson
as Jack Robinson
The Big Parade of Comedy
as David Copperfield in 'David Copperfield' (archive footage)
That's Entertainment, Part II
as (archive footage)
The Town Went Wild
as David Conway
The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn
as Self (archive footage)
St. Benny the Dip
as Reverend Wilbur