Jeremy Brett
Acting
Born: 1933-11-03 in 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.
Known For
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
The Incredible Hulk
James Joslin
BBC Play of the Month
Joseph Surface
BBC Play of the Month
Captain Jack Absolute
BBC Play of the Month
Vicount Goring
BBC Play of the Month
Lord Berowne
BBC Play of the Month
Basil Hallward
BBC Play of the Month
George, Duke of Bristol
Hart to Hart
Theatre 625
Villiers
Theatre 625
Giacomo Casanova
The Champions
The Bey
The Protectors
Kahan
Thriller
Peter Tower
My Fair Lady
Freddy Eynsford-Hill
Theatre Night
Roderick
Mystery and Imagination
Sir John Maltravers
Galactica 1980
Commander Xaviar / Lieutenant Nash
War and Peace
Nikolai Rostov
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Supernatural
Mr Nightingale
The Medusa Touch
Edward Parrish
Affairs of the Heart
Captain Yule
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Country Matters
Captain Blaine
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Sherlock Holmes
Moll Flanders
Artist's Father
The Sign of Four
Sherlock Holmes
Number 10
William Pitt the Younger
Nicholas and Alexandra
(uncredited)
Rebecca
Maximilian 'Maxim' de Winter
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Solo
Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill
The Three Musketeers
D'Artagnan
Seagull Island
David Malcolm