Earl Holliman net worth: Fortune explored as Golden Globe winner and Twilight Zone star dies aged 96

The Rainmaker star Earl Holliman, 96, passed away on November 25, 2024. While speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor's partner Craig Curtis revealed that Earl was in hospice care at his Studio City-based residence.

Earl made minor appearances in many TV shows over the years such as Hotel de Paree and Wide Country. Furthermore, he played Mike Ferris in an episode of The Twilight Zone and was featured in the western film, The Sons of Katie Elder. According to CelebrityNetWorth, his net worth stood at around $5 million at the time of death.

Well-known personalities took to social media platforms, expressing grief over Earl's sudden demise. One of them was journalist George Pennacchio, who shared a tribute post on Facebook with two photos and recalled that he "grew up watching Earl Holliman on television."

Earl was active in the entertainment industry since the 1950s. He additionally became popular for his work as an animal rights activist and was associated with several organizations, including the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.

According to Earl Holliman's bio on IMDb, his biological father William Frost was a farmer who had died several months before Earl was born. He was born to a family of ten children that was struggling with poverty. Earl's mother eventually left seven of her kids, including Earl.

Earl was later adopted by a couple, Henry Holliman and his wife Velma. The former was employed in oil fields and the latter was a waitress. Earl was 13 when his adoptive father passed away. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Earl had once addressed Henry and Velma in an interview by saying:

"I had wonderful parents who gave me all the love in the world. They encouraged me to be whatever I can be. I was their only child."

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Earl Holliman's acting career was his main source of income over the years

Also known as Henry Earl Holliman, he became a popular face in the world of films and television, starting in 1953. He portrayed uncredited roles in several films until he was cast as Cupid in the adventure film, East of Sumatra.

IMDb stated that Earl initially worked as an assistant to a magician and he developed an interest in acting by visiting a local movie house during his childhood days. Hollywood Walk of Fame website mentioned that the late actor even worked for the US Navy for a brief period during the World War II.

Holliman was interested in various activities, including football, and later joined UCLA Drama School and the Pasadena Playhouse to work on his acting skills. He started by working on stage, grabbing an opportunity to be a part of various theater productions.

While he continued appearing in films, he was also seen in many TV shows, including The Wonderful World of Disney, where he played Cal Finch. He was cast as Sgt. Bill Crowley in Police Woman and his character was an important part of the series for almost a year.

The list of shows where Earl Holliman played the lead included Night Man, where he was seen as Frank Domino in around 25 episodes. He did minor roles in other TV shows such as Playhouse 90, Studio One, Bus Stop, Checkmate, The Great Adventure, Slattery's People, and The Fugitive.

Holliman had many films in his credits, including Broken Dance, I Died a Thousand Times, The Burning Hills, and Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Earl was later nominated in the category of Best Supporting Actor at the Golden Globe Awards for his performance in The Rainmaker.