Age, Biography and Wiki
As of 2025, Dennis Holahan is 82 years old. Born in Stamford, Connecticut, he is an American attorney and former actor known for his roles in films like "Scarface" and television series such as "The Rockford Files" and "Dallas" . Holahan's diverse career has been marked by his military service in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, where he served as a Lieutenant Junior Grade and earned the Meritorious Unit Commendation .
| Occupation | Lawyers |
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| Date of Birth | 7 November 1942 |
| Age | 82 Years |
| Birth Place | Stamford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Unfortunately, detailed information about Dennis Holahan's height, weight, and measurements is not readily available in public sources.
Holahan is active in drug and alcohol recovery and has served on the board of McIntyre House, a non-profit recovery house for men recovering from alcoholism and drug addiction located in Los Angeles. Holahan also has served on the board of Worth Our Weight, a non-profit organization in Santa Rosa, California, which trains and educates teenagers and young adults who have survived foster care programs and teaches them how to work in the fine dining industry.
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Dating & Relationship status
Dennis Holahan has been married twice. His first marriage was to Wylie O'Hara from 1966 to 1972. He later married actress Loretta Swit in 1983, with whom he remained married until their divorce in 1988 . However, one source mentions their divorce as occurring in 1995 . He has two children from his previous marriages.
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| Husband | Wylie O'Hara (m. 1966-1972) Loretta Swit (m. 1983-1995) |
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Net Worth and Salary
Dennis Holahan's net worth, as of 2025, is not explicitly stated in available sources, but his successful careers in both acting and law have likely contributed significantly to his wealth. His work as an actor, particularly in iconic films like "Scarface," and his legal practice, specializing in entertainment law, have been lucrative .
Legal Career
After graduating from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 1973, Holahan began his legal career. He took a hiatus from law to pursue acting but returned to the field in 1992. He established the Law Office of Dennis Holahan in Los Angeles, focusing on entertainment law and winning several high-profile cases . In 2014, he joined Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith as a partner, specializing in entertainment, media, and intellectual property law .
Dennis Holahan (born November 7, 1942) is an American attorney and former actor. He was a partner in the San Francisco office of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, California’s largest law firm, where he specialized in entertainment, media, and intellectual property cases as well as more general matters in the firm’s commercial litigation practice. Prior to joining Lewis Brisbois in 2014, Dennis maintained one of the top entertainment and business-related litigation boutiques in Los Angeles for more than 20 years.
Holahan graduated from Hastings College of Law in 1973. At Hastings he was the recipient of the Hale Moot Court Prize for Best Brief, was an editor of the Hastings Law News, 1972–73, and a founder of the Hastings Child Care Center. After Hastings he worked for a litigation firm in the financial district in San Francisco for two years.
From 1976 to 1992, he took a hiatus from his law practice to pursue a successful career as an actor in films and television. Holahan is best known for appearing with Al Pacino in the crime film Scarface as Jerry the Banker. Notable other roles included Collision Course, Kuffs, Haywire (mini-series) and Aspen Extreme, as well as television appearances in M*A*S*H, Hill Street Blues, Lou Grant and The Rockford Files. He also appeared in the movie The Vegas Strip War in 1984 playing Jimmy Weldstrom. He played a lawyer in his 1981 appearance on The White Shadow. His character interviewed James Hayward (Thomas Carter) for a summer job.
Social Network
Dennis Holahan is not particularly active on social media platforms, which is common for individuals in his profession who prefer to maintain a low public profile.
In 1992 Holahan went back to the legal career he had put on hold in 1976. He started the Law Office of Dennis Holahan, which was based in Los Angeles and specialized in entertainment law, winning several high profile cases.
Education
Dennis Holahan received his Bachelor's degree from Yale College in 1965. He then attended the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, graduating with a Juris Doctor (JD) in 1973. During his time at Hastings, he was a recipient of the Hale Moot Court Prize for Best Brief and served as an editor for the Hastings Law News .
In summary, Dennis Holahan's career is a testament to his versatility and dedication to both the arts and law. His net worth reflects his successful endeavors in these fields, though exact figures are not publicly disclosed.