Hal Holbrook, who passed away at the age of 95, was renowned for his portrayal of Mark Twain, a role he embodied for over six decades, surpassing the lifetime of the author Samuel Clemens. He also gained acclaim for his performance as 'Deep Throat' in the 1976 film "All the President's Men," where he played a pivotal role in the Watergate scandal narrative. Holbrook's ability to bring historical figures to life left a lasting impact on audiences, as evidenced by personal anecdotes shared by viewers who attended his performances decades ago.
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Klystron said:
Holbrook portrayed numerous historic figures throughout his career — even embodying Mark Twain longer than Samuel Clemens played him.
I guess another urban legend gets debunked.One of Holbrook’s most famous phrases in the film became “follow the money.” Woodward said the line was invented by the filmmakers — “It’s not in the book, it’s not in our notes” — yet still reflected what Felt was saying without saying it.