Biography of Holly McIntire – Is She Still Alive?

As an American actress and photographer, Holly McIntire has been around since the sixties. She was born into a family of entertainers and so it surprised no one when she decided to go the route of her parents. Holly however branched out of Hollywood to pursue her passion for photography and her accomplishments are outstanding. Here is everything you need to know about this former screen beauty who is now 82 years old.

Background details of Holly McIntire

Holly McIntire was born on July 13, 1941, in New York City, New York, USA. Her parents were famous American actors, John McIntire and Jeanette Nolan, both of whom were active from the 1940s until the late seventies. Holly McIntire (now Wright), was born and has remained an American citizen. Her sun sign is Cancer, and she is of Caucasian ethnicity.

She grew up alongside a younger brother named Timothy “Tim” McIntire. Tim, much like his older sisters, was the perfect showbiz kid. He acted and sang and gained recognition for starring in movies like American Hot Wax (1978), The Gumball Rally (1976), and Brubaker (1980). Unfortunately, Tim died in April 1986, three months before his 42nd birthday, as a result of heart failure.

At 82, Holly remains the only surviving member of her birth family. When she was younger, she attended the Universities of California and Iowa, where she obtained her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in English and Photography respectively. The American octogenarian stands at a height of 5′ 8″, and currently sports short, auburn hair that has presumably been dyed, given her age.

Is Holly McIntire related to John McIntire?

Yes, Holly is directly related to John McIntire since she is his daughter. A lot of her career influences were a result of being parented by one of the most successful actors in the old television industry. John was most active between the years 1941 and 1989. He was born on June 27, 1907, in Spokane, Washington. He began his career in radio before transitioning to film along the line. His list of popular television appearances includes the hit NBC show, Wagon Train.

Father and daughter performed in a couple of shows together, including the aforementioned television series. The actor encouraged his first daughter to follow in his footsteps, which she did for a short while. John decided to take up movie production and directing and did so until the near end of his life. His new works encompassed various genres in the film industry like sitcoms, dramas, and anthology series.

By the end of his entire career, John McIntire had been in over 86 television productions, all of which he was featured in several capacities. Holly’s father sadly passed away on January 30, 1991, in Pasadena, California, United States. He was aged 83.

Career history from inception to date

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Holly McIntire is first of all an actress. She is mainly famed for appearing in Western television films like Perry Mason (1957), Peter Gunn (1958), and Combat! (1962). She also had a small supporting role in two episodes of the Wagon Train series, where she played a housewife who was eventually killed tragically. Her other television credits include Gunsmoke, Dr. Kildare, and Breaking Point. After losing her brother to cardiac arrest, Holly decided to switch career paths, and to achieve this, she went back to school.

She obtained an MFA degree in Photography from the University of Iowa, and thus began her career as a professional photographer. Surprisingly, she achieved a lot of success as a photographer. Her works have been displayed in several prestigious museums in the country, including the Ringling Museum, Yale University Art Gallery, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Allen Memorial Art Museum at Oberlin College.

The reasons for her sudden career switch aren’t known, but it seems like it had a lot to do with the fact that she was never really passionate about acting. It seems like Holly McIntire only chose to act to please her family members who were mostly actors. Below is a complete list of Holly McIntire’s filmography:

1. Perry Mason (1957)
2. Gunsmoke (1955)
3. Peter Gunn (1958-1961)
4. Combat! (1962)
5. Breaking Point (1963)
6. Kildare (2002)

What is her net worth?

As of 2022, celebrity photographer Holly McIntire’s net worth figure is estimated to nest somewhere between 1 million and 5 million US dollars. According to some unverified reports, her annual income is said to total up to $400k, with an average monthly income of about $30k. A lot of these figures haven’t, however, been verified, and are at best, general estimates.

Holly McIntire has been married twice with two children

Holly McIntire is currently married to Charles Wright and has been since April 6, 1969. Their marriage has lasted about 53 years, an impressive feat for anyone who finds themselves in the spotlight. Charles Wright is a critically acclaimed American author and poet. In 2014, he was given the title of Poet Laureate of the United States. They have two children together but have kept their kids away from public view.

Before her marriage to Charles, Holly was married to American actor Michael Butler. They got married in 1962 when she was only 21 years old, unfortunately, the union couldn’t withstand the pressures of life. Barely four years later, Holly and Michael called it quits. Their divorce was finalized in June 1966. Michael Butler is mainly known for movies like The Car (1977), The Gauntlet (1977), and Pale Rider (1985).

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Is Holly McIntire still alive?

To the best of our knowledge, Holly Wright (nee McIntire) is still alive. While she hasn’t made many public appearances recently, the 82-year-old’s Wikipedia profile still lists her as alive. Further uncertainty surrounding her life is caused by the fact that she isn’t active on any social media platforms currently.

This has made it pretty difficult to stay updated about the actress’s whereabouts. We can only hope that the legendary actress cum photographer is in good health wherever she is.