Freddie Bartholomew

Freddie Bartholomew was an EnglishAmerican child actor One of the most famous child actors of all time he became very popular in 1930s Hollywood films His most famous starring roles are in Captains Courageous and Little Lord Fauntleroy He was born in London and for the title role of David Copperfield he emigrated to the United States in 1934 living there the rest of his life He became an American citizen in 1943 following World War II military service Despite his great success and acclaim following David Copperfield his childhood film stardom was marred by nearly constant legal battles and payouts which eventually took a huge toll on both his finances and his career In adulthood after World War II service his film career dwindled rapidly and he switched from performing to directing and producing in the medium of television