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Actor
Jeremy Brett
Famoose for
Portraying Sherlock Holmes in Granada’s television adaptations.
My Fair Lady · Sherlock Holmes
- Born
- 3 November 1933
- Birthplace
- Berkswell
- Died
- 12 September 1995
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Jeremy Brett
Jeremy Brett was an English stage and screen actor best known for his detailed portrayal of Sherlock Holmes from 1984 to 1994.
Early life
Warwickshire
Born Peter Jeremy William Huggins in Berkswell.
Drama school
Graduated from the Central School of Speech and Drama in 1954.
Career
- 1954
Professional training
Completed his acting studies.
- 1964
Musical film
Played Freddy in My Fair Lady.
- 1984–1994
Sherlock Holmes
Led Granada’s adaptations across 41 episodes.
Selected work
My Fair Lady
Played Freddy Eynsford-Hill.
Sherlock Holmes
Brought Conan Doyle’s detective to television.
Beyond work
Voice
Worked extensively on his diction after a childhood speech difficulty.
Sources & photo credit
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