Jeremy Brett

Acting

Jeremy Brett

Born November 3, 1933Berkswell, United Kingdom63 credits

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

Filmography

Moll Flanders
1996Moll Flanders
as Artist's FatherMovie
More Loverly Than Ever: The Making of 'My Fair Lady'
1995More Loverly Than Ever: The Making of 'My Fair Lady'
as Self - Host / Freddy Eynsford-HillMovie
Mad Dogs and Englishmen
1995Mad Dogs and Englishmen
as Tony Vernon-SmithMovie
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1995Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective
as Sherlock Holmes (archive footage)Movie
The Last Vampyre
1993The Last Vampyre
as Sherlock HolmesMovie
The Eligible Bachelor
1993The Eligible Bachelor
as Sherlock HolmesMovie
The Master Blackmailer
1992The Master Blackmailer
as Sherlock HolmesMovie
The Hound of the Baskervilles
1988The Hound of the Baskervilles
as Sherlock HolmesMovie
The Sign of Four
1987The Sign of Four
as Sherlock HolmesMovie
Deceptions
1985Deceptions
as Bryan FoxworthMovie
Deceptions
1985Deceptions
as Bryan FoxworthTV
Florence Nightingale
1985Florence Nightingale
as William NightingaleMovie
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1984Morte d'Arthur
as King ArthurMovie
Sherlock Holmes
1984Sherlock Holmes
as Sherlock HolmesTV
Number 10
1983Number 10
as William Pitt the YoungerTV
The Barretts of Wimpole Street
1982The Barretts of Wimpole Street
as Robert BrowningMovie
O
1982On Approval
as GeorgeMovie
Seagull Island
1982Seagull Island
as David MalcolmTV
The Good Soldier
1981The Good Soldier
as Edward AshburnhamMovie
Madame X
1981Madame X
as Dr. Terrence KeithMovie
Macbeth
1981Macbeth
as MacbethMovie
Galactica 1980
1980Galactica 1980
as Commander Xaviar / Lieutenant NashTV
Rebecca
1979Rebecca
as Maximilian 'Maxim' de WinterTV
The Medusa Touch
1978The Medusa Touch
as Edward ParrishMovie
The Incredible Hulk
1977The Incredible Hulk
as James JoslinTV
Supernatural
1977Supernatural
as Mr NightingaleTV
The Picture of Dorian Gray
1976The Picture of Dorian Gray
as Basil HallwardMovie
The School for Scandal
1975The School for Scandal
as Joseph SurfaceMovie
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1975The Prodigal Daughter
as Father DaleyMovie
Haunted: The Ferryman
1974Haunted: The Ferryman
as Sheridan owenMovie
Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill
1974Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill
as Count Karel KinskyMovie
A Picture of Katherine Mansfield
1973A Picture of Katherine Mansfield
as John Middleton MurryTV
Thriller
1973Thriller
as Peter TowerTV
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1973An Aspidistra in Babylon
as Captain BlaineMovie
Country Matters
1972Country Matters
as Captain BlaineTV
Nicholas and Alexandra
1971Nicholas and Alexandra
as (uncredited)Movie
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1970The Rivals
as Captain Jack AbsoluteMovie
An Ideal Husband
1969An Ideal Husband
as Arthur, Viscount GoringMovie
The Merry Widow
1968The Merry Widow
as Count Danilo DanilovitchMovie
The Champions
1968The Champions
as The BeyTV
Mystery and Imagination
1966Mystery and Imagination
as Sir John MaltraversTV
BBC Play of the Month
1965BBC Play of the Month
as Joseph SurfaceTV
My Fair Lady
1964My Fair Lady
as Freddy Eynsford-HillMovie
Theatre 625
1964Theatre 625
as VilliersTV
Macbeth
1964Macbeth
as MalcolmMovie
A
1964Act of Reprisal
as Harvey FreemanMovie
Girl in the Headlines
1963Girl in the Headlines
as Jordan BarkerMovie
The Very Edge
1963The Very Edge
as Mullen (The Intruder)Movie
The Wild and the Willing
1962The Wild and the Willing
as Andrew GilbyMovie
Theatre Night
1957Theatre Night
as RoderickTV
War and Peace
1956War and Peace
as Nikolai RostovMovie
Armchair Theatre
1956Armchair Theatre
as Plinio CecchoTV
Svengali
1954Svengali
as PierreMovie