Tommy Hollis
Biography
Tommy Hollis was born on March 22, 1954 in Jacksonville, Texas, USA as Tommy Janor Hollis. He was an actor, known for Léon: The Professional (1994), Malcolm X (1992) and Ghostbusters (1984). He died on September 9, 2001 in New York City, New York, USA.
47years old at death
- Born Jacksonville
- Died New York City
- Star sign: AriesThe sign runs March 21 to April 19
- Also credited as Tommy Janor Hollis
Movie Career
- Films
- 5
- Career span
- 7 years1991 to 1998
Every film, newest first
- 1998Primary ColorsIMDb rating 6.7
- 1996Joe's ApartmentIMDb rating 5.6
- 1995ZoomanIMDb rating 5.4
- 1992Malcolm XIMDb rating 7.7
- 1991Separate But EqualIMDb rating 7.6
Genres
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Primary Colorsas William McCullison (Fat Willie)
Joe's Apartmentas Boss Plumber
Zoomanas Mr. Washington
Malcolm Xas Earl Little
Separate But Equalas Harry Briggs Sr.
Worked with
Tommy Hollis made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.








Films together
Allison Janney1 film together, 1998
Allison Janney's page Primary Colors1998IMDb rating 6.7Hollis as William McCullison (Fat Willie)Janney as Miss Walsh
John Travolta1 film together, 1998
John Travolta's page Primary Colors1998IMDb rating 6.7Hollis as William McCullison (Fat Willie)Travolta as Governor Jack Stanton
Kathy Bates1 film together, 1998
Kathy Bates's page Primary Colors1998IMDb rating 6.7Hollis as William McCullison (Fat Willie)Bates as Libby Holden
Burt Lancaster1 film together, 1991
Burt Lancaster's page Separate But Equal1991IMDb rating 7.6Hollis as Harry Briggs Sr.Lancaster as John W. Davis
Billy Bob Thornton1 film together, 1998
Billy Bob Thornton's page Primary Colors1998IMDb rating 6.7Hollis as William McCullison (Fat Willie)Thornton as Richard Jemmons
Louis Gossett Jr.1 film together, 1995
Louis Gossett Jr.'s page Zooman1995IMDb rating 5.4Hollis as Mr. WashingtonGossett as Rueben Tate
Spike LeeDirector, 1 film, 1992
All films by Spike Lee Malcolm X1992IMDb rating 7.7Hollis as Earl Little
Mike NicholsDirector, 1 film, 1998
All films by Mike Nichols Primary Colors1998IMDb rating 6.7Hollis as William McCullison (Fat Willie)
John PaysonDirector, 1 film, 1996
All films by John Payson Joe's Apartment1996IMDb rating 5.6Hollis as Boss Plumber
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| 1990 | Theatre World Award | Won | |
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