Arthur Holden is a Canadian actor, voice actor, and screenwriter. He is known for his extensive work in both English and French productions, particularly his contributions to children's animated series, feature films, and television.
Biography and Career Born in Montreal, Quebec, Arthur Holden has forged a diverse career in the entertainment industry. He is perhaps most widely recognized for his voice acting roles in popular animated shows. His most prominent voice role is that of Mr. Ratburn in the long-running PBS Kids series Arthur, a character he has voiced since the show's inception in 1996. He also briefly voiced Binky Barnes in the same series. Other notable voice credits include various characters in Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat, Mona the Vampire, The Kids from Room 402, and The Little Lulu Show.
Beyond voice acting, Holden has appeared in numerous live-action films and television series. His film credits include roles in critically acclaimed movies such as The Red Violin (1998), Shattered Glass (2003), I'm Not There (2007), and The Trotsky (2009). He has also made appearances in major Hollywood productions like Catch Me If You Can (2002) and The Aviator (2004), often in uncredited or minor roles.
In addition to his acting work, Holden is an accomplished screenwriter. He has penned episodes for several animated series, including Caillou, Mona the Vampire, The Adventures of Paddington Bear, and Flight Squad.
Selected Filmography (Voice Acting)
- The Little Lulu Show (1995-1999) - Various voices
- Arthur (1996-present) - Mr. Ratburn, Binky Barnes (Season 4)
- Mona the Vampire (1999-2003) - Narrator, various voices
- The Kids from Room 402 (1999-2000) - Various voices
- Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat (2001-2002) - Various voices
- Marsupilami (2003-2004) - Various voices
- Yakari (2005-2017) - Various voices
- The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! (2010-2018) - Various voices
Selected Filmography (Live Action)
- The Red Violin (1998) - Young Violinist
- Shattered Glass (2003) - George G.
- Catch Me If You Can (2002) - Uncredited
- The Aviator (2004) - Reporter (uncredited)
- I'm Not There (2007) - Reporter
- The Trotsky (2009) - Principal Lloyd
- Brick Mansions (2014) - Mayor
Selected Screenwriting Credits
- The Adventures of Paddington Bear (1997-2000)
- Caillou (1997-2010)
- Mona the Vampire (1999-2003)
- Flight Squad (1999-2000)
- The Kids from Room 402 (1999-2000)