Jeremy Brett

Jeremy Brett

Deceased · Born: Nov 3, 1933 · Died: Sep 12, 1995

Personal Details

Born Nov 3, 1933 Berkswell, United Kingdom
Spouse
  • Joan Wilson

    ( Nov 22, 1976 to Jul 4, 1985 )
  • Anna Massey

    ( May 24, 1958 to Nov 9, 1962 )
Parents
  • Henry William Huggins
  • Elizabeth Edith Cadbury Huggins (Butler)

Biography

Jeremy Brett was a highly acclaimed English actor, with an illustrious career spanning stage, film, and television. 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 television adaptations.

Career

1996
Moll Flanders
Moll Flanders as Artist's Father
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1995
Mad Dogs and Englishmen
Mad Dogs and Englishmen as Tony Vernon-Smith
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1993
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes as Sherlock Holmes
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The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes as Sherlock Holmes
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1992
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes as Sherlock Holmes
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1988
The Hound of the Baskervilles
The Hound of the Baskervilles as Sherlock Holmes
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1987
The Sign of Four
The Sign of Four as Sherlock Holmes
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1985
The Secret of Seagull Island
The Secret of Seagull Island as David Malcolm
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Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale as William Nightingale
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Deceptions
Deceptions as Bryan Foxworth
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1984
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes as Sherlock Holmes
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1982
BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month as George
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The Barretts of Wimpole Street
The Barretts of Wimpole Street as Robert Browning
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1981
The Good Soldier
The Good Soldier as Edward Ashburnham
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Madame X
Madame X as Dr. Terrence Keith
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Macbeth
Macbeth as Macbeth
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1980
Galactica 1980
Galactica 1980 as Commander Xaviar / Lieutenant Nash
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1979
Rebecca
Rebecca
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1978
The Medusa Touch
The Medusa Touch as Edward Parrish
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1977
The Incredible Hulk
The Incredible Hulk as James Joslin
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1976
BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month as Basil Hallward
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BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month as Basil Hallward
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1975
Great Performances
Great Performances as Joseph Surface
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BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month as Berowne
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1974
Haunted: The Ferryman
Haunted: The Ferryman as Sheridan owen
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1973
Thriller
Thriller
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The Merchant of Venice
The Merchant of Venice as Bassanio
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1970
BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month as Captain Jack Absolute
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1969
BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month as Arthur, Viscount Goring
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1968
The Merry Widow
The Merry Widow
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The Champions
The Champions as The Bey
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1966
The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers as D'Artagnan
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1964
Macbeth
Macbeth as Malcolm
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My Fair Lady
My Fair Lady as Freddy Eynsford-Hill
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1963
The Very Edge
The Very Edge as Mullen (The Intruder)
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The Model Murder Case
The Model Murder Case as Jordan Barker
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1956
War and Peace
War and Peace as Nikolai Rostov
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1954
Svengali
Svengali as Pierre
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1995
The Making of 'My Fair Lady'