Actor
Jeremy Brett
November 3, 1933 · Berkswell, United Kingdom
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.
Notable work
Often works with
Edward Hardwicke
7 titles together
Sherlock Holmes, The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Sign of Four
Rosalie Williams
4 titles together
Sherlock Holmes, The Sign of Four, The Master Blackmailer
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Stephen Tomlin
3 titles together
Sherlock Holmes, The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Last Vampyre
Audrey Hepburn
2 titles together
My Fair Lady, War and Peace
Colin Jeavons
2 titles together
Sherlock Holmes, The Master Blackmailer
Eric Porter
2 titles together
Sherlock Holmes, Nicholas and Alexandra
Full filmography · 63
Mad Dogs and Englishmen
as Tony Vernon-Smith
1995
The Last Vampyre
as Sherlock Holmes
19937
The Eligible Bachelor
as Sherlock Holmes
19936.7
The Master Blackmailer
as Sherlock Holmes
19927
The Hound of the Baskervilles
as Sherlock Holmes
19887.3
The Sign of Four
as Sherlock Holmes
19877.4
Deceptions
as Bryan Foxworth
1985
Florence Nightingale
as William Nightingale
1985
The Barretts of Wimpole Street
as Robert Browning
1982On Approval
as George
1982
The Secret of Seagull Island
as David Malcolm
1982
The Good Soldier
as Edward Ashburnham
1981