Copyright © 2011 Foo Dog Productions

For all iPhone and iPad users, please click here to listen!

Geoffrey Richard Holder (born 1 August 1930) is a Trinidadian actor, choreographer, director, dancer, painter, costume designer, singer and voice-over artist. Born in Port of Spain, Trinidad of African descent, Holder is known for his towering height, heavily accented deep basso voice and hearty laugh. With that and his appearance in the  7 Up  Uncola advertising campaign, Holder's image quickly became recognizable. He  played Baron Samedi in the James Bond film, Live and Let Die. He also played Punjab in John Huston's film of "Annie" and narrated Tim Burton's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory". He directed, designed and choreographed the Broadways musicals "The Wiz" and "Timbuktu". He is married to Carmen de Lavellade, whom he met when they were both appearing in Harold Arlen's musical "House of Flowers" on Broadway.