Jeremy Brett

Tall and hawk-nosed, Brett first gained notice on the London and New York stage before gaining international fame as the dashing Freddy Eynsford-Hill opposite Audrey Hepburn in the film version of "My Fair Lady" (1964). Equally adept at classical and contemporary roles, he is best remembered for his signature portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in the British-produced TV series which was originally broadcast in the US on PBS' "Mystery".

• Also Credited As:
  Peter Jeremy Huggins
• Born:
  November 3, 1935 in Berswell, England
• Died:
  September 12, 1995.
• Job Titles:
  Actor

Education

• Eton College, Berkshire, England

Milestones

• 1956 First London stage appearance, "Troilus and Cressida" at the Old Vic
• 1956 First film as actor "War and Peace"
• 1956 New York stage debut in "Richard II"
• 1961 Played Hamlet in the West End
• 1964 Appeared in film version of "My Fair Lady" opposite Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison
• 1967 Appeared with the National Theatre in London
• 1984 First appeared as Sherlock Holmes on TV