Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1933-11-03
Day of Death
1995-09-12
Place of Birth
Berkswell, United Kingdom
Jeremy Brett
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 (40)
Moll Flanders
1996
More Loverly Than Ever: The Making of 'My Fair Lady'
1995
Mad Dogs and Englishmen
1995Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective
1995
The Last Vampyre
1993
The Eligible Bachelor
1993
The Master Blackmailer
1992
The Hound of the Baskervilles
1988
The Sign of Four
1987
Deceptions
1985
Florence Nightingale
1985Morte d'Arthur
1984
The Barretts of Wimpole Street
1982On Approval
1982