Cleopatra (1963 film) other commitments and were replaced by Rex Harrison and Richard Burton, as Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony respectively. During filming, Taylor met Burton and the two began an adulterous affair; the scandal made headlines worldwide, since both were married to others, and brought bad publicity to the already troubled production. Mankiewicz was later fired during the editing phase, only to be rehired to reshoot the opening battle scenes in Spain. The cut of the film which Mankiewicz screened for the studio was six hours long. This was cut to four hours for its initial premiere, but the studio demanded (over
Bob Holt (actor) Bob Holt (actor) Robert John Holthaus (December 28, 1928 – August 2, 1985), better known as Bob Holt, was an American actor best known for his voice work. Holt's first film role came in 1950, acting as Octavius Caesar in "Julius Caesar". His career as a voice artist began with the 1968 short film "Johnny Learns His Manners", for which he provided all of the voices. He later appeared in such works as "Bedknobs and Broomsticks", several animated television specials with Dr. Seuss, and the animated film version of "Charlotte's Web". Holt appeared in a variety of different works, including