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 a 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.