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Jeremy Brett
Actor

Jeremy Brett

3 Nov 1933Born
12 Sep 1995Died
61Age at death
72Credits

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.

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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.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 1996Moll FlandersFilm: Artist's Father
  2. 1995Mad Dogs and EnglishmenFilm: Tony Vernon-Smith
  3. 1995Sherlock Holmes: The Great DetectiveFilm: Sherlock Holmes (archive footage)
  4. 1994The Memoirs of Sherlock HolmesSeries: Sherlock Holmes (6 episodes)
  5. 1993The Last VampyreFilm: Sherlock Holmes
  6. 1993The Eligible BachelorFilm: Sherlock Holmes
  7. 1992The Master BlackmailerFilm: Sherlock Holmes
  8. 1991The Case-Book of Sherlock HolmesSeries: Sherlock Holmes (9 episodes)
  9. 1988The Hound of the BaskervillesFilm: Sherlock Holmes
  10. 1987The Sign of FourFilm: Sherlock Holmes
  11. 1986The Return of Sherlock HolmesSeries: Sherlock Holmes (11 episodes)
  12. 1985DeceptionsFilm: Bryan Foxworth
  13. 1985DeceptionsSeries: Bryan Foxworth (2 episodes)
  14. 1985Florence NightingaleFilm: William Nightingale
  15. 1984Morte d'ArthurFilm: King Arthur
  16. 1984Sherlock HolmesSeries: Sherlock Holmes (41 episodes)
  17. 1984The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesSeries: Sherlock Holmes (13 episodes)
  18. 1983Number 10Series: William Pitt the Younger (1 episode)
  19. 1982The Barretts of Wimpole StreetFilm: Robert Browning
  20. 1982On ApprovalFilm: George
  21. 1982Seagull IslandSeries: David Malcolm (4 episodes)
  22. 1982The Secret of Seagull IslandFilm: David Malcolm
  23. 1981The Good SoldierFilm: Edward Ashburnham
  24. 1981Madame XFilm: Dr. Terrence Keith
  25. 1981MacbethFilm: Macbeth
  26. 1980Galactica 1980Series: Commander Xaviar / Lieutenant Nash (1 episode)
  27. 1979Hart to HartSeries (1 episode)
  28. 1979RebeccaSeries: Maximilian 'Maxim' de Winter (4 episodes)
  29. 1978The Medusa TouchFilm: Edward Parrish
  30. 1977The Incredible HulkSeries: James Joslin (1 episode)
  31. 1977Young Dan'l BooneSeries (1 episode)
  32. 1977SupernaturalSeries: Mr Nightingale (1 episode)
  33. 1976The Picture of Dorian GrayFilm: Basil Hallward
  34. 1975Love's Labour's LostFilm: Berowne
  35. 1975Ten from the TwentiesSeries: Willie Edwardes (1 episode)
  36. 1975The School for ScandalFilm: Joseph Surface
  37. 1975The Prodigal DaughterFilm: Father Daley
  38. 1974Haunted: The FerrymanFilm: Sheridan owen
  39. 1974Jennie: Lady Randolph ChurchillFilm: Count Karel Kinsky
  40. 1974Jennie: Lady Randolph ChurchillSeries (2 episodes)
  41. 1974Affairs of the HeartSeries: Captain Yule (1 episode)
  42. 1974One Deadly OwnerFilm
  43. 1973The Merchant of VeniceFilm: Bassanio
  44. 1973A Picture of Katherine MansfieldSeries: John Middleton Murry (6 episodes)
  45. 1973ThrillerSeries: Peter Tower (1 episode)
  46. 1973An Aspidistra in BabylonFilm: Captain Blaine
  47. 1972The ProtectorsSeries: Kahan (1 episode)
  48. 1972Country MattersSeries: Captain Blaine (1 episode)
  49. 1971Nicholas and AlexandraFilm: (uncredited)
  50. 1970The RivalsFilm: Captain Jack Absolute
  51. 1970Three SistersFilm: Dancer in dream sequence (uncredited)
  52. 1970SoloSeries (1 episode)
  53. 1969An Ideal HusbandFilm: Arthur, Viscount Goring
  54. 1968The Merry WidowFilm: Count Danilo Danilovitch
  55. 1968The ChampionsSeries: The Bey (1 episode)
  56. 1968For Amusement OnlySeries: Henry (1 episode)
  57. 1967KenilworthSeries: Edmund Tressilian (4 episodes)
  58. 1966The Three MusketeersSeries: D'Artagnan (10 episodes)
  59. 1966Mystery and ImaginationSeries: Sir John Maltravers (1 episode)
  60. 1965BBC Play of the MonthSeries: Joseph Surface, Captain Jack Absolute, Vicount Goring, Lord Berowne, Basil Hallward, George, Duke of Bristol (1 episode)
  61. 1965Knock on Any DoorSeries: David (1 episode)
  62. 1964My Fair LadyFilm: Freddy Eynsford-Hill
  63. 1964Theatre 625Series: Villiers, Giacomo Casanova (1 episode)
  64. 1964MacbethFilm: Malcolm
  65. 1964Act of ReprisalFilm: Harvey Freeman
  66. 1963Girl in the HeadlinesFilm: Jordan Barker
  67. 1963The Very EdgeFilm: Mullen (The Intruder)
  68. 1962The Wild and the WillingFilm: Andrew Gilby
  69. 1957Theatre NightSeries: Roderick (1 episode)
  70. 1956War and PeaceFilm: Nikolai Rostov
  71. 1956Armchair TheatreSeries: Plinio Ceccho, Dorian Gray, Sergio Rovino (1 episode)
  72. 1954SvengaliFilm: Pierre

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