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Jeremy Brett
Biography
Jeremy Brett was a highly acclaimed English actor, with an illustrious career spanning stage, film, and television. Best known for playing the famous, fictional detective Sherlock Holmes in the Granada Television series "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" from 1984 to 1994, Brett's portrayal is considered iconic. His interpretation brought depth, intellect, and charisma to the character, earning him widespread acclaim and a devoted fanbase. Brett's dedication to embodying the intricacies of Sherlock Holmes, capturing the detective's eccentricities and brilliance, solidified his legacy as one of the definitive portrayals of the character in the history of film and television adaptations.
Known For
My Fair Lady
as Freddy Eynsford-Hill
War and Peace
as Nikolai Rostov
The Sign of Four
as Sherlock Holmes
Nicholas and Alexandra
as (uncredited)
The Hound of the Baskervilles
as Sherlock Holmes
Moll Flanders
as Artist's Father
The Very Edge
as Mullen (The Intruder)
The Medusa Touch
as Edward Parrish
Deceptions
as Bryan Foxworth
The Last Vampyre
as Sherlock Holmes
