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.
33 movies · 3 shows
The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn
1986·8.3
Hollywood’s Children
1982·9.0
That's Entertainment, Part II
1976·7.0
The Big Parade of Comedy
1964·7.2
St. Benny the Dip
1951·5.7
Sepia Cinderella
1947·5.2
The Town Went Wild
1944·7.0
Junior Army
1942·6.3
A Yank at Eton
1942·6.1
Soaring Stars
1942·0.0
Cadets on Parade
1942·8.0
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 4
1942·10.0
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 1
1941·7.0
Naval Academy
1941·9.0
Tom Brown's School Days
1940·7.4
Swiss Family Robinson
1940·5.7
Two Bright Boys
1939·10.0
The Spirit of Culver
1939·10.0
Listen, Darling
1938·6.7
Hollywood Goes to Town
1938·7.0
Lord Jeff
1938·7.3
Kidnapped
1938·6.0
Another Romance of Celluloid
1938·5.3
Captains Courageous
1937·7.4
Hollywood Party
1937·6.8
Lloyd's of London
1936·7.3
The Devil Is a Sissy
1936·7.0
Little Lord Fauntleroy
1936·6.8
A Dream Comes True
1935·6.3
Professional Soldier
1935·5.7
Anna Karenina
1935·6.6
David Copperfield
1935·6.7
Fascination
1931·6.7