Oscar nominated actor Hal Holbrook has died aged 95. The screen star, who was best known for starring as author Mark Twain in one-man shows, passed away on 23 January, his personal assistant Joyce Cohen told the New York Times.
During his career, Holbrook won the Best Actor Tony Award in 1966 for his solo show Mark Twain Tonight!, which also earned him an Emmy nomination when it was adapted for television the following year.
He won five Emmy Awards through his work, and was nominated for a supporting actor Oscar for his role in 2007 movie Into the Wild - making him, at the time, the oldest performer to ever be considered for the gong.
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