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Christian Holger , Dead at 77

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Christian Holger, The 77 year old actor died suddenly of a heart attack on the night of Monday, September 04, 2006. He grew up in Paterson, New Jersey, the son of blue-collar parents. He enrolled in the Professional Children's School in Manhattan and at age 20, he was sharing classes with Liza Minnelli and budding violinist Pinchas Zukerman. As a young adult, he moved to southern California to further pursue an acting career. He had a recurring role on "The Patty Duke Show" as the boyfriend of English twin Cathy. After studying at Fairleigh Dickenson University, he began work on stage in New York and regional theaters, his plays included David Mamet's "Lakeboat" and Tennessee Williams' "The Glass Menagerie." Holger won an Obie Award for the 1981 off-Broadway production of "Still Life," about a World War II veteran, and received a Drama Desk nomination for "The Day Room." He made his film debut with a small role in "War Games." He went on to have brief appearances in such shows as "The West Wing", "Jed" , "The Rock," "The Negotiator," "Albino Alligator," "Lesser Prophets," "Twilight" and "Cold Heart." Holger , was an only child and is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Birgit Holger; sons, Kim Holger and Jan Holger; daughter, Susan Andersen; grandchildren, Laura, Joey, Ryan, Scott and Daniel. A Memorial Service will be held September 8 at 3:00 p.m. at the Neptune Society of Northern CA Columbarium, 1 Loraine Ct., San Francisco. Reception to follow at Holger's home.

Wow, I remember watching him on The West Wing and The Rock. I always thought he was one of those character actors that was never really used to full advantage.

This suck. :(
 
Is this a troll? I've been all over IMDb and there's no sign of him. Did he go by another name? Who did he play on West Wing?
 
Some Hollywood site I was reading.

I'm trying to fing the link to the article. I posted and was going to edit in the link when this stupid crap ass gov. computer froze up on me.
 
Must be a troll. Check out IMDb cast/crew for The Patty Duke Show where our dearly departed had a "recurring role" and you won't find him listed. Also, other sites that list the cast of the same show do not have a listing for him.
 
Nope. The guy died.

I have no idea who he was. The paper said an obit was pending but it was kind of sad to see someone had passed and nothing about him.

So I made up an obit for him. :D

Probably better than the real one he'll get.....
 
Great obit then for this unknown person.

P.S. The Professional Children's School in Manhattan is for grades 8-12. Christian was a bit long in the tooth to have attended. :-)

But a good send off for Christian!
 
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