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.
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Full filmography
- Sherlock Holmes (1984) as Sherlock Holmes
- Hart to Hart (1979)
- The Incredible Hulk (1977) as James Joslin
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Joseph Surface
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Captain Jack Absolute
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Vicount Goring
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Lord Berowne
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Basil Hallward
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as George, Duke of Bristol
- The Champions (1968) as The Bey
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Villiers
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Giacomo Casanova
- Thriller (1973) as Peter Tower
- The Protectors (1972) as Kahan
- Galactica 1980 (1980) as Commander Xaviar / Lieutenant Nash
- Mystery and Imagination (1966) as Sir John Maltravers
- My Fair Lady (1964) as Freddy Eynsford-Hill
- Country Matters (1972) as Captain Blaine
- Theatre Night (1957) as Roderick
- The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1986) as Sherlock Holmes
- Supernatural (1977) as Mr Nightingale
- War and Peace (1956) as Nikolai Rostov
- Number 10 (1983) as William Pitt the Younger
- Rebecca (1979) as Maximilian 'Maxim' de Winter