Jeremy Brett | |
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Born | Peter Jeremy William Huggins 3 November 1933[1][2] Berkswell, Warwickshire, England |
Died | 12 September 1995 Clapham, London, England | (aged 61)
Education | Eton College |
Alma mater | Central School of Speech and Drama |
Years active | 1954–1995 |
Spouses | |
Partner(s) | Gary Bond (1969–1976)[3][4] Paul Shenar (late 1970s)[5] |
Children | 3[6] |
Peter Jeremy William Huggins (3 November 1933 – 12 September 1995), known professionally as Jeremy Brett, was an English actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes from 1984 to 1994 in 41 episodes of a Granada TV series. His career spanned stage, television and film, to Shakespeare and musical theatre. He also played the smitten Freddy Eynsford-Hill in the 1964 Warner Bros. production of My Fair Lady.
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