Jeremy Brett
Jeremy Brett | |
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Brett in Hamlet (1960) | |
| Born | Peter Jeremy William Huggins 3 November 1933 Berkswell, Warwickshire, England |
| Died | 12 September 1995 (aged 61) Clapham, London, England |
| Education | Eton College |
| Alma mater | Central School of Speech and Drama |
| Years active | 1954–1995 |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 1 |
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 the Granada TV series. He also played the smitten Freddy Eynsford-Hill in the 1964 Warner Bros. production of My Fair Lady. His career spanned stage, television and film, to Shakespeare and musical theatre.