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André Holland

Birth name
Birthplace
Bessemer, Alabama, U.S.
Date of birth
December 28, 1979
Date of death
Ethnicity
African-American
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André Holland – 60th Annual BFI London Film Festival – “Moonlight” Competition Screening – Arrivals – Embankment Garden Cinema, Villiers Street – London, UK, 2016 – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Bessemer, Alabama, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 28, 1979

Ethnicity: African-American

André Holland is an American actor. He is known for his roles in the film Moonlight and on the series Castle Rock and The Eddy .

André’s paternal grandfather was named Gonnie Holland. Gonnie was born in Georgia.

André’s paternal grandmother was Ethel McAdory (the daughter of Noah McAdory and Mattie Hooper). Ethel was born in Alabama.

André’s maternal grandfather was Ned Sanders/Saunders (the son of Joe Robert Saunders and Peggie Laura Moore). Ned was born in Alabama.

André’s maternal grandmother was Mary Louise Woods (the daughter of Charlie Woods and Tillie Green). Mary Louise was born in Alabama.

Source: Marriage record of André’s maternal grandparents, Ned Sanders/Saunders and Mary Louise Woods – https://www.familysearch.org