Robert Holton(1919-1996)
- Actor
Born in Dallas, Texas, the son of Church of Christ preacher, A. R.
Holton, Robert Wilson Holton attended Abilene Christian College
(Abilene, Texas) where he majored in Speech and Drama. He got his first
big break in freshman year when he entered a MGM Search for Talent
contest and won a screen test in Hollywood. Despite his early successes
he elected to finish college and graduated from the University of
Texas. After graduation he worked at WFAA in Dallas and then returned
to Hollywood, using the stage name "Robert Wilson". He is known for having
portrayed Jesus Christ in several movies including I Beheld His Glory (1953) (as
Robert Wilson), Family Theatre (1949)'s episode "I Beheld His Glory (1953)", The Living Christ Series (1951) (a
12-episode film series) and also on stage in "The Pilgrimage Play".
After 16 years in Hollywood he returned to Abilene, Texas to work as
announcer and host of the "Herald of Truth" radio and TV program. He
passed away in Abilene in 1996 and is buried there. He was a member of
the Highland Church of Christ.
