Frederick Cecil Bartholomew (March 28, 1924 – January 23, 1992), known for his acting work as Freddie Bartholomew, was an English-American child actor. One of the most famous child actors of his time, Bartholomew rose to prominence in the 1930s for his work in Hollywood films. He is best known for his starring roles in Captains Courageous (1937) and Little Lord Fauntleroy (1936).
Bartholomew was born in London, and immigrated to the United States at the age of 10 after being selected to play the title role in MGM's David Copperfield (1935). He remained in the United States for the rest of his life, becoming an American citizen in 1943 from his World War II military service.
Despite his success following David Copperfield, Bartholomew's 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, his film career rapidly declined, and he switched from performing to directing and producing in the medium of television.
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