- Born
- Died
- Birth nameEugene Wayne Holter
- Gene Holter was born on November 22, 1922 in Valley City, North Dakota, USA. Gene was an executive, known for The World's Greatest Athlete (1973). Gene was married to Margaret Holter. Gene died on March 9, 1973 in San Bernardino, California, USA.
- SpouseMargaret Holter (4 children)
- ChildrenGail HolterRobert HolterMargene HolterKathy Holter
- ParentsCarl Oscar HolterAnna Marie Zaun Holter
- His Trucks traveled 25,000 miles transporting approximately 70 of his animals, many of which have appeared in top motion pictures.
- His personal automobile will record 60,000 miles for shows, fair meetings and booking appointments.
- In 1969 he sold his ranch to exotic animal trainer Ralph Helfer who renamed it to "Gentle Jungle" an Affection Training School that emphasized Love, Patience, Understanding and Respect. It was a three-phase program that took 22 weeks to complete.
- Owned "Gene Holter Movieland Animal Park" a 55-acre ranch at 10940 Riverside Ave. in Bloomington, California.
- Gene was an exception to the rule of circus. Very little music if any during the show. He would get on the microphone and talk though out all his performances. I guess he believed in educating the public about everything there is to know about trainers , animals etc, etc. Oh and when he ran out words he just might talk about the weather. All in all he was a fine showman and person. Gene Holter loved the business.
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