Larry Holden
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Laurence H. "Larry" Holden (May 15, 1961 – February 13, 2011) was an actor best known for his roles in several of Christopher Nolan's films, including Batman Begins as Finch, Memento as Jimmy and Insomnia as Farrell.
Born in Framingham, Massachusetts to Command Sergeant Major Laurence E. Holden and his wife, Friederike, Larry Holden began his career in 1991's The Arc. He appeared in episodes of Cracker and Charmed. He began collaborating with Christopher Nolan in Memento and continued with Insomnia and Batman Begins. Holden was known for his role as "Darren Henson" on CSI. He semi-retired as an actor to become an independent filmmaker, writing and directing eight films. His first film, My Father's House, won the 2002 Independent Achievement Award at the New York International Independent Film & Video Festival.
In 2010, he was diagnosed with cancer; he died on February 13, 2011 after a long illness. He was 49 years old and survived by his wife Hanna Kristiansen, his mother Friederike, his brother Dr. Patrick Holden and his wife Beth, sister Angela Holden, sister Deborah Holden-Baker, four nephews and one niece.