Holly Johnson

Born: 1960-02-09

William Holly Johnson (born 9 February 1960) is an English artist, musician, and writer, best known as the lead vocalist of Frankie Goes to Hollywood, who achieved huge commercial success in the mid-1980s. Prior to that, in the late 1970s he was a bassist for the band Big in Japan. In 1989, Johnson's debut solo album, Blast, reached number one in the UK albums chart. Two singles from the album – "Love Train" and "Americanos" – reached the top 5 of the UK Singles Chart. In the 1990s, he also embarked on writing, painting, and printmaking careers.


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Body Double

as Singing Nightclub Doorman (uncredited)
Released: 1984-10-25

After losing an acting role and his girlfriend, Jake Scully finally catches a break: he gets...

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The Making of Do They Know It’s Christmas?

as Self
Released: 2024-11-25

Forty years on from the release of the hit single by charity supergroup Band Aid, this...

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Queer as Art

as Self
Released: 2017-07-27

Documentary celebrating the LGBTQ contribution to the arts in Britain in the 50 years since...

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Sounds of Liverpool at the BBC

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2023-05-06

It’s the city that gave birth to The Beatles, inspired Gerry to ride that ferry, and spawned...

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Frankie Goes To Hollywood: Hard On

as uncredited
Released: 2000-11-13

Collection of the biggest hits music video of Frankie Goes To Hollywood. 1.Relax 2.Two Tribes ...

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Legendary Children [All of Them Queer]

as uncredited
Released: 2023-06-16

Titled after Holly Johnson's iconic anthem, Legendary Children [All Of Them Queer] follows many...

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Holly Johnson - Baloise Session 2022

as Self
Released: 2022-11-11

Frankie Goes To Hollywood: Their music videos told bizarre stories - from the overtly sexual...

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The One Show

as Self
First aired: 2006-08-14

A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.

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Wogan

as Performer (aka Frankie Goes to Hollywood)
First aired: 1982-05-04

Chat show hosted by Terry Wogan, featuring live studio interviews with famous and notable...

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Newsnight

as uncredited
First aired: 1980-01-30

A daily BBC Television current affairs programme which specialises in analysis and often robust...

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Benidorm

as Himself
First aired: 2007-02-01

Set in the Solana all-inclusive Resort, Benidorm follows the antics of regulars and first-time...

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Never Mind the Buzzcocks

as Self - Panellist
First aired: 2021-09-21

The iconic pop culture panel show featuring host Greg Davies, who is joined by regulars Noel...

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TV Story Superstar

as Self (archive footage)
First aired: 2020-01-23

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George Michael: Outed

as Self
First aired: 2023-03-06

In 1998, pop star George Michael was arrested for a lewd act in a Los Angeles public toilet....

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