Stanley was the film’s main character, portrayed by Shia LaBeouf.
Shia LaBeouf is featured in “Holes.”
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Prior to acting in “Holes,” Shia LaBeouf was one of the main characters on the blockbuster Disney Channel series “Even Stevens.”
LaBeouf continues to act and also produces his own films.
Shia LaBeouf is an accomplished actor.
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LaBeouf continued his acting career in “The Even Stevens Movie” (2003), “I, Robot” (2004), “Constantine” (2005), and “Disturbia” after “Holes” was released (2007).
Before long, he was starring in blockbuster blockbusters such as “Transformers” and “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” (2008).
In the 2010s, he also appeared in “Lawless,” “The Company You Keep,” “Fury,” “American Honey,” “Borg vs. McEnroe,” and “The Peanut Butter Falcon” (2019).
LaBeouf began creating performance art with the Finnish artist Nastja Sade Ronkko and the British artist Luke Turner in 2014. The following year, he performed opposite Maddie Ziegler in Sia’s controversial “Elastic Heart” music video.
In 2019, the actor’s personal film “Honey Boy,” in which he both appeared and penned the screenplay, received critical acclaim.
LaBeouf has recently been in “The Tax Collector” (2020) and “Pieces of a Woman” (2020).
According to the New York Times, the actor was in the headlines in 2020 after his ex-girlfriend, FKA Twigs, filed a lawsuit against him alleging serious emotional and physical abuse.
Khleo Thomas portrayed Zero, also known as Hector Zeroni.
Thomas Khleo in “Holes”
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Zero was 13-year-old Khleo Thomas’ breakthrough role.
Before “Holes,” he had only been on screen a handful of times in guest-starring TV appearances and the comedy “Friday After Next” (2002).
Thomas is currently an actor, musician, and influential figure.
At the premiere of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” Khleo Thomas was there.
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Thomas continued his acting career with roles in films such as “Walking Tall” (2004), “Going to the Mat” (2004), “Roll Bounce” (2005), “Dirty” (2005), and “Remember the Daze” (2005). (2007).
More recently, Thomas appeared in “Paint It Red,” a criminal comedy (2019).
He has also released hip hop/rap EPs and mixtapes since 2010. Together with the artist Chris Batson, he released the visual album “After Everything Fades” in 2013 as a collaborative EP.
Thomas has his own lifestyle business called Slick Living and a YouTube channel where he produces gaming videos, music videos, and vlogs on a daily basis.
Warden Walker was played by Sigourney Weaver.
Sigourney Weaver in the film “Holes”
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Prior to her role as the tough Warden in “Holes,” Sigourney Weaver was already an Academy Award-nominated actress with a legendary career.
Due to her work in the “Alien” franchise, “Ghostbusters” (1984), and “Galaxy Quest,” she was regarded a pioneer for women in action and science-fiction films by 2003. (1999).
Weaver continues to establish herself as an A-list actress.
Sigourney Weaver at the Oscars in 2020.
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Weaver extended her career after appearing in “Holes” with roles in blockbuster films such as “Baby Mama” (2008), “Prayers for Bobby” (2009), “Avatar” (2009), “The Cabin in the Woods” (2012), “A Monster Calls” (2016), and “Ghostbusters” (2016).
In addition, she provided her voice for “WALL-E” (2008), “The Tale of Despereaux” (2008), and “Finding Dory” (2008). (2016).
Weaver has also been on “Political Animals” on USA and “The Defenders” on Netflix.
The actress most recently appeared in “My Salinger Year” (2020) and “Ghostbusters: After Dark” (2021).
The upcoming second through fifth “Avatar” sequels will feature Weaver.
Jon Voight portrayed Sir.
Jon Voight is featured in “Holes.”
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Prior to his role as Mr. Sir in “Holes,” Jon Voight had a distinguished acting career.
In films such as “Midnight Cowboy” (1969), “Deliverance” (1972), “Coming Home” (1978), “Runaway Train” (1985), “Heat” (1995), “Mission: Impossible” (1996), “Ali” (2001), and “Pearl Harbor,” he became a Hollywood star (2001).
Voight is still active in movies and television.
Jon Voight at the Oscars after party in 2020.
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Following his role in “Holes,” Voight joined the casts of “National Treasure” (2004) and “National Treasure: Book of Secrets” (2007).
He proceeded to perform in movies such as “Glory Road” (2006), “Transformers” (2007), “Bratz” (2007), “Tropical Thunder” (2008), “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” (2016), and “Orphan Horse” (2016). (2018).
On television, Voight starred in the seventh season of Fox’s “24” and Showtime’s “Ray Donovan,” for which he won a Golden Globe in 2014.
Recent appearances include “JL Family Ranch 2” (2020), “Roe v. Wade” (2021), and “Dangerous Game: The Legacy Murders” (2022).
In 2019, he was also given the National Medal of Arts.
Tim Blake Nelson starred as Dr. Pendanski.
Tim Blake Nelson in “Holes.”
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Tim Blake Nelson was recognized for films such as “Hamlet” (2000), “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” (2000), and “Minority Report” prior to his role as Dr. Pendanski in “Holes” (2002).
Nelson remains an accomplished actor.
Tim Blake Nelson achieved additional success in cinema and television.
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Nelson continued his career after his appearance in “Holes” in films such as “Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed” (2004), “Syriana” (2005), “The Incredible Hulk” (2008), “Lincoln” (2012), “Fantastic Four” (2015), and “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs” (2018).
Recent appearances include “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” on Netflix and “Watchmen” on HBO. Additionally, he worked on the 2019 films “The Hustle,” “Just Mercy,” and “Nightmare Alley” (2021).
Henry Winkler portrayed the father of Stanley.
Henry Winkler in “Holes.”
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Prior to portraying Stanley Yelnats III in “Holes,” Henry Winkler was a Hollywood icon for decades.
He gained Golden Globe and Emmy nominations for his role as Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli on the classic ABC sitcom “Happy Days,” for which he received Golden Globe trophies.
Winkler continues to be a significant Hollywood actor.
Henry Winkler will attend the 2020 Golden Globes.
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Winkler continued to work on television series in the years following the premiere of “Holes,” including NBC’s “Parks and Recreation,” The WB/Adult Swim’s “Childrens Hospital,” USA’s “Royal Pains,” Fox/”Arrested Netflix’s Development,” and Disney+’s “Monsters at Work.”
In 2019, a third season of HBO’s “Barry,” a dark comedy starring Bill Hader, was renewed for production.
The actor subsequently appeared in films such as “Click” (2006), “You Don’t Mess With the Zohan” (2008), “Here Comes the Boom” (2012), “Scoob!” (2020), and “On the Count of Three” (2020). (2021).
Patricia Arquette was Katherine “Kissin’ Kate” Barlow, the outlaw.
Patricia Arquette in “Holes.”
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After making her acting debut in “A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors” in 1987, Patricia Arquette gained a household figure after playing in several important films, such as “True Romance” (1993), “Flirting with Disaster” (1996), “The Hi-Lo Country” (1998), and “Stigmata” (2000). (1999).
Arquette is an Oscar-winning actress at now.
Patricia Arquette won an Oscar for her performance in “Boyhood.”
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Shortly after the release of “Holes,” Arquette was cast as the lead in the NBC/CBS series “Medium.”
In 2014, Arquette won the Academy Award for best supporting actress for her performance in Richard Linklater’s “Boyhood,” which had been filmed over a 12-year period.
Recently, she earned many honors for her parts in “Escape at Dannemora” on Showtime and “The Act” on Hulu, and she also voiced a character in “Toy Story 4” (2019).
Recently, Arquette appeared in “Severance” on Apple TV+.
Hill portrayed Sam.
Dulé Hill in “Holes.”
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Prior to joining the cast of the Disney feature, Dulé Hill had already established himself in films such as “She’s All That” (1999) and “Man of Honor” (2001). (2000).
In 1999, the actor began as Charlie Young on the NBC blockbuster political drama “The West Wing.”
Today, Hill is most well-known for his television work.
Dulé Hill portrayed a prominent role on the popular mystery television series “Psych.”
Following “Holes,” Hill resumed his role on “The West Wing” until the series’ 2006 conclusion.
In the same year, the actor portrayed Gus in the USA series “Psych,” which aired from 2006 to 2014 and spawned three films: “Psych: The Movie” (2017), “Psych 2: Lassie Come Home” (2020), and “Pysch 3: This Is Gus” (2021).
His television work continued with “Ballers” on HBO, “Suits” on USA, “Doubt” on CBS, and “Black Monday” on Showtime.
Hill has appeared in numerous films, including “The Guardian” (2006), “Gravity” (2015), “Sleight” (2016), and “Locked Up” (2016). (2021).
In addition to his career in cinema and television, Hill is also a great stage actor and tap dancer.
Currently, he portrays Bill Williams on the ABC revival of “The Wonder Years.”
Eartha Kitt portrayed Madame Zeroni in the film.
Eartha Kitt performs in “Holes.”
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In the 1940s, Eartha Kitt began her career as a dancer and singer before obtaining her first film role in “Casbah” (1948).
From 1967 to 1968, she played Catwoman on ABC’s “Batman” and provided the voice of Yzma in Disney’s “The Emperor’s New Groove” (2000).
Kitt had a successful music career outside of film and television, producing several albums and songs, including a legendary rendition of “Santa Baby.”
Kitt’s great career continued until her death in 2008.
In 2006, Eartha Kitt attended the after-party for “The Public Sings: 50th Anniversary Celebration.”
Kitt reprised her classic vocal performance in “Kronk’s New Groove” (2005) and “The Emperor’s New School” on the Disney Channel.
In the same year that “Holes” was released, she began voicing Vexus on Nickelodeon’s “My Life as a Teenage Robot,” a role she held until 2007.
Kitt died of complications from colon cancer at the age of 81 in 2008.