William Holden became a Hollywood legend through his versatile portrayal of charming yet morally complex "everyman" heroes, winning an Oscar for Stalag 17, starring in classics like Sunset Boulevard and The Bridge on the River Kwai. #WilliamHolden #1950s #actor #oldhollywood #1950sstyle | Jeff Waters

Remembering the fine actor William Holden born this day back in 1918. Holden has been often underrated but his legacy is definitely a body of work to be proud of, including, Sunset Boulevard, Sabrina and The Wild Bunch. What was your favourite William Holden movie? | gransnet.com

William Holden born April 17, in 1918 - Over 75 roles incl Stalag 17, Sunset Blvd, Network, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Born Yesterday, Sabrina, The Wild Bunch, Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing, Picnic, The Bridges at Toko-Ri... #botd http://www.classicmoviehub.com/bio/william-holden/ | Classic Movie Hub

WILLIAM HOLDEN: A RENEWED LOOK AT A BRILLIANT BUT TROUBLED HOLLYWOOD ICON | His rise, his struggles, and the legacy he left behind. We revisit the life of William Holden — one of Hollywood’s most compelling talents, whose career shone brightly even as he battled deep personal struggles. From his breakout in Golden Boy (1939) to his sensitive performance in Our Town, Holden’s early years were marked by insecurity and the grief of losing his brother in World War II, a loss friends say he never emo