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.

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Filmography

View Lights Out
Lights Out

Lights Out

1949Series
5.8
View MGM Parade
MGM Parade

MGM Parade

1955Series0
View That's Entertainment, Part II
That's Entertainment, Part II

That's Entertainment, Part II

1976Film
6.9
View The Big Parade of Comedy
The Big Parade of Comedy

The Big Parade of Comedy

1964Film
6.6
View MGM: When the Lion Roars
MGM: When the Lion Roars

MGM: When the Lion Roars

1992Series
8.0
View David Copperfield
David Copperfield

David Copperfield

1935Film
6.6
View The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn
The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn

The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn

1986Film
8.0
View Another Romance of Celluloid
Another Romance of Celluloid

Another Romance of Celluloid

1938Film
5.0
View Hollywood Goes to Town
Hollywood Goes to Town

Hollywood Goes to Town

1938Film
7.0
View Captains Courageous
Captains Courageous

Captains Courageous

1937Film
7.4
View Cadets on Parade
Cadets on Parade

Cadets on Parade

1942Film
6.0
View Lord Jeff
Lord Jeff

Lord Jeff

1938Film
6.9