Bland Holt (born Joseph Thomas Holt, (24 March 1851 â 28 June 1942) was a comedian and theatrical producer, active in Australia.
Holt was the son of Joseph Frederick Holt (known as Clarance) and his first wife Marian(known as Marie), née Brown. Holt was born at Norwich, England.
Holt returned to England aged 14 years and became a professional actor. His first production was Paul Merritt's play New Babylon at the Royal Victoria Theatre, Sydney, with Myra Kemble as the leading lady. The play started a six-week Sydney season on 24 April 1880 before moving to the Theatre Royal, Melbourne.
Holt introduced the first motor car on stage.
Holt wrote the play The Breaking of the Drought which was made into a film in 1920.
Holt is buried in the Boroondara General Cemetery.