Jeremy Brett

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.

Known For

My Fair Lady

as Freddy Eynsford-Hill

The Incredible Hulk

as James Joslin

War and Peace

as Nikolai Rostov

Sherlock Holmes

as Sherlock Holmes

The Medusa Touch

as Edward Parrish

Hart to Hart

Galactica 1980

as Commander Xaviar / Lieutenant Nash

Moll Flanders

as Artist's Father

Nicholas and Alexandra

as (uncredited)

The Hound of the Baskervilles

as Sherlock Holmes