LOS ANGELES, California (CNN)-- Hal Holbrook has made his name playing famous historical figures. He won an Emmy for his portrayal of Abraham Lincoln in a 1974 TV miniseries, accolades as "Deep ...

Holbrook is best known for his one-man show Mark Twain Tonight!, which he developed beginning in 1957 and performed in for 60 years in the titular role. In 1966, Holbrook received a Tony Award for ...

Harold Rowe "Hal" Holbrook, Jr. (born 17 February 1925) is an American actor. His television roles include Abraham Lincoln in the 1976 TV series Lincoln, Hays Stowe on The Bold Ones: The Senator ...