Jeremy Brett

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Other
Birthday
Nov 03, 1933 (91 years old)
Death date
Sep 12, 1995

Jeremy Brett

Known For

Moll Flanders
2h 3m
Movie 1996

Moll Flanders

The daughter of a thief, young Moll is placed in the care of a nunnery after the execution of her mother. However, the actions of an abusive priest lead Moll to rebel as a teenager, escaping to the dangerous streets of London. Further misfortunes drive her to accept a job as a prostitute from the conniving Mrs. Allworthy. It is there that Moll first meets Hibble, who is working as Allworthy's servant but takes a special interest in the young woman's well-being. With his help, she retains hope for the future, ultimately falling in love with an unconventional artist who promises the possibility of romantic happiness.

Mad Dogs and Englishmen
1h 37m
Movie 1995

Mad Dogs and Englishmen

Gorgeous Antonia is on a dangerous downward spiral caused by an addiction to heroin when she meets Mike, a tough drifter who helps her score more smack. Although they're not attracted to each other initially, Antonia and Mike eventually give in to their growing feelings for each other. But this leads to a dilemma: How does Mike help the woman he now loves kick her addiction?

Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective
0h 46m
Movie 1995

Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective

Sherlock Holmes Documentary

The Eligible Bachelor
1h 41m
Movie 1993

The Eligible Bachelor

Sherlock Holmes' problem with disturbing dreams proves to be both an impediment and an aid in the search for a missing woman.

The Master Blackmailer
1h 47m
Movie 1992

The Master Blackmailer

For years, a blackmailer has been preying on the weaknesses of others throughout London. When Holmes hears of the utter misery this mystery man is creating, he adopts a campaign to thwart his evil scheming. The campaign astonishes Dr. Watson by its strangeness and finds Holmes falling in love.

The Hound of the Baskervilles
1h 45m
Movie 1988

The Hound of the Baskervilles

Sir Charles Baskerville dies on the moor under mysterious circumstances and rumors abound about a demonic hound. When the American heir arrives to take charge, a family friend calls in Holmes and Watson to get to the heart of the mystery.

The Sign of Four
1h 43m
Movie 1987

The Sign of Four

Mary Morstan has received a pearl in the post every year since her father's disappearance. This leads Holmes and Watson to the truth about a secret pact between four convicts during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

The Return of Sherlock Holmes
TV Show 1986

The Return of Sherlock Holmes

Series of adaptions of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories.

Deceptions
1h 30m
TV Show 1985

Deceptions

A bored U.S. housewife trades places in London with her jet-set twin, and one of them winds up dead.

Biography

Jeremy Brett was a highly acclaimed English actor, with an illustrious career spanning stage, film, and television. 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 television adaptations.

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