Some kids seem to follow their parents’ footsteps when pursuing their career but along the line figure out their own path and follow the boat wherever it leads. Some even get to taste their parent’s careers before deciding to pursue an alternate one. This is the story of Holly Mclntire, a one-time American actress now a professional photographer.
How well did she fare in Hollywood and why did she leave? This and many other facts would be the subject of this post.
Who is Holly Mclntire and her career?
Holly Mclntire now known as Holly Wright was born on July 13, 1941, in New York City, New York, United States. She is an actress, known for “Peter Gunn”, “Combat”, and “Breaking Point”. Holly was born to parents John McIntire and Jeanette Nolan who were actors.
In her twenties, Holly appeared in two episodes of the television series Wagon Train with her parents. She also appeared in the series Gunsmoke, Dr. Kildare, and Breaking Point.
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After receiving an MFA degree in photography from the University of Iowa, she decided to channel her focus into photographing and making a name for herself. Holly’s photography has gained much recognition and her work is included in numerous museum collections, which includes the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Yale University Art Gallery, the Allen Memorial Art Museum at Oberlin College, and the Ringling Museum
Relationship with John Mclntire
Holly Mclntire is the daughter of John Mclntire, John Herrick McIntire was an American character actor who was born on June 27, 1907. John McIntire was born in Spokane, Washington, and attended the University of California.
McIntire began acting on the radio in Tarzan and the Diamond of Asher and played the title role in a Los Angeles radio station’s production of The Adventures of Bill Lance. After sometimes with radio production McIntire moved into television In the mid-1950s, appearing in anthology series, sitcoms, and dramas. McIntire is well known as the star of NBC’s Wagon Train.
John Mclntire died on January 30, 1991 (aged 83) in Pasadena, California, United States.
Holly Mclntire personal life
Holly was once married to Michael Butler on 27 January 1962, they got separated in June 1966. Then she got married to Charles Wright on April 6, 1969, and they have two children.
Holly also had a brother Timothy John McIntire born July 19, 1944, but passed away April 15, 1986.
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