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David H. Holmes

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David H. Holmes is an American actor known for his roles in television and film, particularly for his nuanced character portrayals.

 

 

Early Life and Acting Beginnings: Born in Pensacola, Florida, and raised in Gulf Breeze, David H. Holmes was introduced to acting at a young age, initially through church plays. He found himself comfortable in front of a crowd, and his passion for acting developed from there. He seeks out roles where characters express themselves authentically, regardless of how "sloppy" that expression might be.

 

 

Career Highlights: Holmes has built a career with diverse roles:

  • High Fidelity (Hulu series): He is well-known for his role as Simon in the Hulu series adaptation of High Fidelity (2020), where he played a close friend and ex-boyfriend of the main character. He describes this role as the most enjoyable of his career.
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  • Mindhunter (Netflix series): He appeared in David Fincher's Netflix series Mindhunter, a role he described as significant and transformative, elevating his work to a different level due to the heavy scenes and the experience of working with Fincher.
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  • Other Works: His credits also include a challenging theatrical adaptation of Fassbinder's In a Year of 13 Moons, where he played a trans woman who turned to prostitution, which he found illuminating.

 

Other Notable Individuals Named David Holmes:

  • David L. Holmes Jr. (Church Historian): (August 28, 1932 – April 29, 2023) An American church historian who was the Walter G. Mason Professor of Religious Studies at the College of William and Mary. He authored several books, including A Brief History of the Episcopal Church and The Faiths of the Founding Fathers.
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  • David S.T. Holmes (Pure Mathematician): A Professor of Pure Mathematics at Leiden University, specializing in algebra, geometry, and number theory.
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  • David Holmes (Mechanical Design & Manufacturing Academic): An Associate Professor at the Queensland University of Technology, focusing on mechanical engineering design, numerical methods, and computational mechanics.
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  • David Holmes (University Administrator): A former Registrar and Chief Operating Officer of the University of Oxford (1998-2006).
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The various accomplishments under the name David H. Holmes illustrate a wide spectrum of expertise and talent, from creative arts to rigorous academic pursuits.

 

 

 

 

 

Actor
2017

Mindhunter (Season 1) as Cody Miller