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The Definitve Sherlock Holmes
Biography

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Before the deerstalker...

At a Glance

Date of Birth: 11/03/1933
Date of Death: 9/12/1995
Most famous Role: Sherlock Holmes

Peter Jeremy William Huggins AKA Jeremy Brett was born on November third, 1933. His father, Army Lt Colonel Henry William Huggins forbade Jeremy from using the family name when he wanted to persue his acting career. So Jeremy Brett took the name of the makers of his first suit, "Brett & Co."
  Jeremy Brett was a versatile actor who portrayed roles from Shakespear's 'MacBeth', to Freddie in 'My Fair Lady' to Tony Vernon-Smith in 'Mad Dogs and Englishmen.'
  Despite his other film and theatrical acclaims, Jermey Brett will always be remember as the definitive Sherlock Holmes.
  No matter how fantastic his professional life sounds, his personal life had many trials and tribulations, all of which Jeremy Brett managed to overcome. For a more extensive biography see: http://membres.lycos.fr/jbsf/accueiljb/accueiljbb.htm 
  Jeremy Brett, a fantastic actor and an even better person, sadly passed away in his home on September 12, 1995 of heart disease.
  Jeremy Brett will always be remembered in the hearts of his fans as a wonderful actor and role model. Jeremy, we miss you!
 

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