Jeremy Brett

Actor

Born: November 3, 1933 (61 years old)

Died: September 12, 1995

Place of birth: Berkswell, United Kingdom

Biography

Peter Jeremy William Huggins, known professionally as Jeremy Brett was a highly acclaimed English actor, with an illustrious career spanning stage, film, and TV. 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 TV adaptations.

Filmography (30)

• Sherlock Holmes (1984, ★ 8.2)
• The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (1994, ★ 9)
• War and Peace (1956, ★ 6.6)
• The Medusa Touch (1978, ★ 6.8)
• The Hound of the Baskervilles (1988, ★ 7.3)
• My Fair Lady (1964, ★ 7.5)
• The Master Blackmailer (1992, ★ 6.9)
• The Sign of Four (1987, ★ 7.4)
• The Last Vampyre (1993, ★ 6.8)
• The Eligible Bachelor (1993, ★ 6.6)
• Haunted: The Ferryman (1974, ★ 7)
• Deceptions (1985, ★ 6.3)
• Nicholas and Alexandra (1971, ★ 6.9)
• Moll Flanders (1996, ★ 6.1)
• The Champions (1968, ★ 6.4)
• Hart to Hart (1979, ★ 6.9)
• Thriller (1973, ★ 6.7)
• The Incredible Hulk (1977, ★ 7.2)
• Galactica 1980 (1980, ★ 6.1)
• Supernatural (1977, ★ 7)
• Girl in the Headlines (1963, ★ 5.8)
• The Very Edge (1963, ★ 5.2)
• The Secret of Seagull Island (1982, ★ 5.2)
• Florence Nightingale (1985, ★ 5.7)
• Svengali (1954, ★ 5.9)
• The Protectors (1972, ★ 5.8)
• BBC Play of the Month (1965, ★ 5)
• Armchair Theatre (1956, ★ 5.8)
• Mad Dogs and Englishmen (1995, ★ 3.4)
• Seagull Island (1982, ★ 4)