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Freddie Bartholomew

Freddie Bartholomew

Birthday: 1924-03-28 | Place of Birth: London, England, UK

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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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

1942
Junior Army

as    Freddie Hewlett

1942
A Yank at Eton

as    Peter Carlton

1940
Tom Brown's School Days

as    East

1940
Swiss Family Robinson

as    Jack Robinson

1938
Kidnapped

as    David Balfour

1938
Lord Jeff

as    Geoffrey Braemer

1937
Captains Courageous

as    Harvey Cheyne

1937
Hollywood Party

as    Himself

1936
Little Lord Fauntleroy

as    Cedric 'Ceddie' Erroll aka Lord Fauntleroy

1936
Lloyd's of London

as    Young Jonathan Blake

1935
David Copperfield

as    David Copperfield as a Boy

1935
A Dream Comes True

as    Himself (uncredited)

1935
Professional Soldier

as    King Peter

1935
Anna Karenina

as    Sergei