Jesse Boyce Holleman (February 26, 1924 – November 21, 2003) was an American war veteran, attorney, politician, and actor.

Boyce Holleman was born in Fruitland Park, MS, to a family that made their living in timber and construction.

As a Naval Aviator in World War II, he was shot down while making a bomb run during the invasion of Saipan and spent 14 months recovering from severe injuries.

During his tenure as District Attorney, Holleman fought to overturn a crooked election, taking this battle all the way to the State Supreme Court.

Holleman had a starring role in The Ponder Heart,[3] a movie based on a book by Eudora Welty and was an active member of the Screen Actors Guild.