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.
Movies & TV Shows
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My Fair Lady (1964) — Freddy Eynsford-Hill
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The Incredible Hulk (1977) — James Joslin
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War and Peace (1956) — Nikolai Rostov
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Sherlock Holmes (1984) — Sherlock Holmes
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The Medusa Touch (1978) — Edward Parrish
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Hart to Hart (1979)
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Galactica 1980 (1980) — Commander Xaviar / Lieutenant Nash
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Moll Flanders (1996) — Artist's Father
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The Hound of the Baskervilles (1988) — Sherlock Holmes
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The Sign of Four (1987) — Sherlock Holmes
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Nicholas and Alexandra (1971) — (uncredited)
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The Last Vampyre (1993) — Sherlock Holmes
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The Master Blackmailer (1992) — Sherlock Holmes
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The Champions (1968) — The Bey
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The Eligible Bachelor (1993) — Sherlock Holmes
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The Protectors (1972) — Kahan
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Three Sisters (1970) — Dancer in dream sequence (uncredited)
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Thriller (1973) — Peter Tower
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The Very Edge (1963) — Mullen (The Intruder)
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Florence Nightingale (1985) — William Nightingale
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Deceptions (1985) — Bryan Foxworth
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Supernatural (1977) — Mr Nightingale
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Mad Dogs and Englishmen (1995) — Tony Vernon-Smith
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The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes (1991) — Sherlock Holmes
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Girl in the Headlines (1963) — Jordan Barker
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Svengali (1954) — Pierre
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The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (1994) — Sherlock Holmes
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BBC Play of the Month (1965) — Joseph Surface
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Haunted: The Ferryman (1974) — Sheridan owen
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The Secret of Seagull Island (1982) — David Malcolm
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Armchair Theatre (1956) — Plinio Ceccho
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Seagull Island (1982) — David Malcolm
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The Good Soldier (1981) — Edward Ashburnham
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Macbeth (1981) — Macbeth
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The Wild and the Willing (1962) — Andrew Gilby
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Theatre 625 (1964) — Villiers
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Mystery and Imagination (1966) — Sir John Maltravers
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Country Matters (1972) — Captain Blaine
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The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1986) — Sherlock Holmes
- The Prodigal Daughter (1975) — Father Daley