Quick Facts
Born:
1933-11-03
Birthplace:
Berkswell, United Kingdom
Credits:
71 Total Roles
Jeremy Brett
Acting
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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
My Fair Lady
Freddy Eynsford-Hill
The Incredible Hulk
James Joslin
War and Peace
Nikolai Rostov
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
The Medusa Touch
Edward Parrish
Hart to Hart
Self
Galactica 1980
Commander Xaviar / Lieutenant Nash
Moll Flanders
Artist's Father
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Moll Flanders MOVIE | Artist's Father |
| 1995 | More Loverly Than Ever: The Making of 'My Fair Lady' MOVIE | Self - Host / Freddy Eynsford-Hill |
| 1995 | Mad Dogs and Englishmen MOVIE | Tony Vernon-Smith |
| 1995 | Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective MOVIE | Sherlock Holmes (archive footage) |
| 1994 | The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes TV | Sherlock Holmes |
| 1993 | The Last Vampyre MOVIE | Sherlock Holmes |
| 1993 | The Eligible Bachelor MOVIE | Sherlock Holmes |
| 1992 | The Master Blackmailer MOVIE | Sherlock Holmes |
| 1988 | The Hound of the Baskervilles MOVIE | Sherlock Holmes |
| 1987 | The Sign of Four MOVIE | Sherlock Holmes |