The 1950 gothic noir Sunset Boulevard tells the story of a fading silent film star clinging to the past and to a youngish male writer who is content to be kept by her. Who portrays this intelligent and sometimes cruel writer in his breakthrough role?
Answer William Holden
William Holden earned his first Best Actor Oscar nomination for his role as Joe Gillis in Sunset Boulevard. His casting in this film was a good break, as the actor originally cast broke his contract, and William Holden's career took off. He went on to become one of Hollywood's most popular leading men for the next 20 years.
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