Jeremy Brett

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Biography

Equally adept at classical and contemporary roles, he is best remembered for his signature portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in the British-produced TV series which was originally broadcast in the US on PBS' "Mystery".
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Job Title

Actor, Producer

Born

November 3, 1935

Career Milestones

1984

First appeared as Sherlock Holmes on TV

1967

Appeared with the National Theatre in London

1964

Appeared in film version of "My Fair Lady" opposite Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison

1961

Played Hamlet in the West End

1956

First film as actor "War and Peace"

1956

New York stage debut in "Richard II"

1956

First London stage appearance, "Troilus and Cressida" at the Old Vic