Freddie Bartholomew
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.
Filmography
The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn
1986
as Self (archive footage)
Hollywood’s Children
1982
as Self (archive footage)
That's Entertainment, Part II
1976
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Big Parade of Comedy
1964
as David Copperfield in 'David Copperfield' (archive footage)
St. Benny the Dip
1951
as Reverend Wilbur
Sepia Cinderella
1947
The Town Went Wild
1944
as David Conway
Junior Army
1942
as Freddie Hewlett
A Yank at Eton
1942
as Peter Carlton
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Soaring Stars
1942
as Himself
Cadets on Parade
1942
as Austin Shannon
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 4
1942
as Self
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 1
1941
as Self (uncredited)
Naval Academy
1941
as Steve Kendall
Tom Brown's School Days
1940
as East
Swiss Family Robinson
1940
as Jack Robinson
Two Bright Boys
1939
as David Harrington
The Spirit of Culver
1939
as Bob Randolph
Listen, Darling
1938
as Buzz Mitchell
Hollywood Goes to Town
1938
as Self
Lord Jeff
1938
as Geoffrey Braemer
Kidnapped
1938
as David Balfour
Another Romance of Celluloid
1938
as Self (uncredited)
Captains Courageous
1937
as Harvey Cheyne