Early Life
Born in Port of Spain, Trinidad, Holder is of African descent. He is known for his height (6'6"), "hearty laugh" and heavily-accented bass voice.
One of four children, Holder attended Tranquillity School and then secondary school at Queen's Royal College in Port-of-Spain. At the age of seven, he began dancing in the company of his brother, Boscoe Holder.
Holder is a Tony Award-winning stage director and costume designer.
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