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Hal Holbrook

Little Rock connection: In the 1950s, appeared at Little Rock Central High School during an educational theatre tour. Later appeared in Mark Twain Tonight! in Little Rock, most recently at Wildwood Park. Made visits to Little Rock in the 1980s and 1990s in conjunction with “Designing Women” and “Evening Shade” TV shows.

Tony Awards connection: Won the 1966 Tony for Actor in a Play for his performance in Mark Twain Tonight!  That year was the only year the ceremony was held in the afternoon so he accepted his award in a blazer and necktie instead of a tuxedo.  Holbrook has been a presenter at various Tony ceremonies over the years.