Carry On legend Julian Holloway has died aged 80.
The actor was a mainstay of the Carry On film franchise, appearing in eight films between 1967 and 1976, including Carry On Camping and Carry On Up The Khyber as well as one of the Carry On Christmas TV specials.
He had a brief romance with Tessa Dahl in 1976 and the following year their daughter, the model Sophie Dahl, was born.
Holloway was born into showbusiness royalty as the son of actor and comedian Stanley Holloway.
Harry Potter actress Miriam Margolyes took to Facebook to pay tribute. She said: ‘Oh I am very sad. Wonderful man. Wishing you and all his family long life. Too many going.’
Carry On legend Julian Holloway has died: Stars pay tribute as Sophie Dahl’s actor father has passed away aged 80
The actor was a mainstay of the Carry On film franchise, appearing in eight films between 1967 and 1976, including Carry On Camping (pictured) and Carry On Up The Khyber as well as one of the Carry On Christmas TV specials
Julian pictured in a still from Carry On At Your Convenience
English actress Sarah Douglas, who played Ursa in Superman I and Superman II, paid tribute to the entertainer. She said: ‘I lost a dear friend yesterday and I’m so, so sad.
‘I have known Julian Holloway since the early 70’s and he has been the best of friends to me all these years. Julian was the wittiest of men and we would laugh and laugh.
‘He was a friend through thick and thin, first in London then LA then back home again. He was also the associate producer of the Brute (1977) but I had first met him professionally in 1973 on a BBC drama called Secrets.
‘There will be lots written about him and all his wonderful work but right now he is just a dear and sorely missed friend.’
The author Morris Bright said: ‘Very sad to be told Julian Holloway has died aged 80. An accomplished actor who could play comedy as deftly as serious roles, from A Hard Day’s Night to Carry On and beyond. Son of Stanley Holloway whose OBE I was recently bequeathed. I shall look after it in both their memories.’
The writer Karl Howman joined those remembering the later actor. He said: ‘Great turn in the Porridge Film as the manager of the “Celebrity” football team, especially with all of us inmates in close proximity, RIP Sir’
Bad Girls actress Stephanie Beacham, 77, said: ‘Dear dear person, kind and funny. One day he entertained my grandson in his swimming pool while I had to make some calls and helped dress and feed same two year old. A friend. Rest in peace Julian. You will be missed.’
Another fan of the star said: ‘So sad to hear of the death of Julian Holloway. Not only was he often funny in his various Carry On movie appearances and a good TV actor, he’ll always have a place in my heart as the voice of Death in Regular Show, my favorite show as a teen and still my favorite of mine now,’
Holloway’s other television credits include Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads, Beverly Hills, 90210, Minder, The Professionals, The New Avengers, Z-Cars, The World of Wodehouse, and Doctor Who.
English actress Sarah Douglas, who played Ursa in Superman I and Superman II, paid tribute to the entertainer. She said: ‘I lost a dear friend yesterday and I’m so, so sad’
The author Morris Bright said: ‘Very sad to be told Julian Holloway has died aged 80′
Fans rushed to X – formerly known as Twitter – so share their condolences and reflected on his amazing career
Julian was born in Watlington, Oxfordshire, in June 1944, and was educated at Ludgrove School, Harrow School, and later the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).
He began his career in 1961, featuring in an episode of The Avengers, before his first major acting role as Quentin in the 1962 TV season of Our Man Higgins – he played this character in four episodes.
Julian then quickly rose to fame as one of the mainstays in the Carry On film franchise, alongside the likes of Kenneth Williams and Charles Hawtrey.
Following this, he featured in an episode of police drama The Sweeney and had performances in a range of other shows.
The star developed a reputation as a successful voice actor, primarily in the US, and later performed as Captain Zed in Captain Zed and the Zee Zone.
Julian’s voice featured in 55 of the 65 episodes of James Bond Jr., an animated American show based on the James Bond franchise.
He also voiced Siegfried Fischbacher in 2004’s Father of the Pride, and Prime Minister Almec in several episodes of the long running show Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
His prowess in vocal artistry could also be seen in video game performances, including for Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End and Medal of Honor: European Assault.
Julian had a brief romance with Tessa Dahl (R) in 1976 and the following year their daughter, the model Sophie Dahl (L), was born; pictured in 2001
Julian went onto marry actress Zena Walker in 1971 but the couple divorced shortly after (pictured on their wedding day)
The actor then went onto tie the knot with fellow voice over artist and actress Debbie Wheeler in 1991, but this ended in divorce five years later; pictured in 2024
Julian pictured in Carry On Loving
The star pictured in his last role in Summer of Rockets in 2019
Julian is the father of renowned author and former model Sophie Dahl.
She was born from a brief relationship the actor had with Tessa in 1976, the daughter of actress Patricia Neal and author Roald Dahl.
Sophie’s first novel, The Man with the Dancing Eyes, was published in 2003 and was followed by Playing With the Grown-ups in 2007.
She has since gone on to release a number of cookery books as well as children’s books.
Julian went onto marry actress Zena Walker in 1971 but the couple divorced shortly after.
The actor then went onto tie the knot with fellow voice over artist and actress Debbie Wheeler in 1991, but this ended in divorce five years later.
The star’s final performance came as Prime Minister Almec in a 2020 episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
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