Freddie Bartholomew
Known for ActingBorn 1924-03-28 — died 1992-01-23Harlesden, 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.
Read full bioShow less
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.
Known for
Captains Courageous
1937 · as Harvey Cheyne
Hollywood Party
1937 · as Himself
Anna Karenina
1935 · as Sergei
Soaring Stars
1942 · as Himself
Junior Army
1942 · as Freddie Hewlett
That's Entertainment, Part II
1976 · as (archive footage)
David Copperfield
1935 · as David Copperfield as a Boy
Lloyd's of London
1936 · as Young Jonathan Blake
Little Lord Fauntleroy
1936 · as Cedric 'Ceddie' Erroll aka Lord Fauntleroy
Fascination
1931 · as Child
The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn
1986 · as Self (archive footage)
Lord Jeff
1938 · as Geoffrey Braemer
The Town Went Wild
1944 · as David Conway
A Dream Comes True
1935 · as Himself (uncredited)
A Yank at Eton
1942 · as Peter Carlton
Listen, Darling
1938 · as Buzz Mitchell
The Big Parade of Comedy
1964 · as David Copperfield in 'David Copperfield' (archive footage)
St. Benny the Dip
1951 · as Reverend Wilbur