
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.

MGM Parade
TV • 1955

MGM Parade
TV • 1955

Lights Out
TV • 1949

MGM: When the Lion Roars
TV • 1992

Sepia Cinderella
MOVIE • 1947

Captains Courageous
MOVIE • 1937

The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn
MOVIE • 1986

Listen, Darling
MOVIE • 1938

Little Lord Fauntleroy
MOVIE • 1936

Swiss Family Robinson
MOVIE • 1940

The Big Parade of Comedy
MOVIE • 1964

Kidnapped
MOVIE • 1938

David Copperfield
MOVIE • 1935

Lord Jeff
MOVIE • 1938

That's Entertainment, Part II
MOVIE • 1976

Lloyd's of London
MOVIE • 1936

The Devil Is a Sissy
MOVIE • 1936

Fascination
MOVIE • 1931