History Creator / JeremyBrett

* BadassBaritone: His deep, cultured voice suited him well for playing Holmes in all his formidable intelligence.

* TheCastShowOff: Many of his roles would provide at least a taste of his excellent singing voice, excluding ''My Fair Lady'', which bafflingly dubbed him. Even the Holmes producers made use of it: ''The Bruce-Partington Plans'' opens with him crooning in latin.

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Brett was an English actor who appeared on both stage and screen. He worked with Creator/LaurenceOlivier at the National Theatre and in a film production of ''Theatre/TheMerchantOfVenice'', he starred as Creator/AudreyHepburn[='=]s brother in an adaptation of ''Film/WarAndPeace'', he starred as Creator/AudreyHepburn[='=]s LoveInterest in ''Film/MyFairLady'', he played d'Artagnan in a television series of ''Literature/TheThreeMusketeers'', he played Basil Hallward in a television series of ''Literature/ThePictureOfDorianGray'', but it is for Series/SherlockHolmes that he will be remembered.

* TheCastShowOff: Many of his roles (excluding ''My Fair Lady'', which bafflingly dubbed his singing voice) would provide at least a taste of his excellent singing voice. Even the Holmes producers made use of it: ''The Bruce-Partington Plans'' opens with him crooning in latin.

Jeremy Brett (born Peter Jeremy William Huggins; 3 November 1935 – 12 September 1995) ''was'' Series/SherlockHolmes. Even now, decades later, he is still remembered as [[TruerToTheText the most faithful adaptation]] of the GreatDetective.

* {{Adorkable}}: As Freddy Eynsford-Hill in ''Film/MyFairLady''.

* BiTheWay: He was rather public about his bisexuality after his divorce from his first wife. After being in a romantic relationship with at least two other male actors (Gary Bond and Paul Shenar), he finally married his second wife, Joan Sullivan Wilson.

Brett saw playing Sherlock Holmes as a challenge and was determined to produce the best portrayal of him that had been seen (his most prized possession was a 77-page book that he compiled himself documenting everything from Holmes's eating habits to the character's eccentric mannerisms). "Some actors fear if they play Sherlock Holmes for a very long run the character will steal their soul, leave no corner for the original inhabitant", he once said, but: "Holmes has become the dark side of the moon for me. He is moody and solitary and underneath I am really sociable and gregarious. It has all got too dangerous". David Burke originally played Dr Watson but left after the filming of ''The Final Problem'' in order to join the Royal Shakespeare Company and spend more time with his family (his wife Anna was also a member of the company). He was replaced, on Burke's own recommendation, with Edward Hardwicke who played him from ''The Empty House'' onward. In Brett's opinion, Hardwicke was the nicest man he ever knew.

Unfortunately Brett suffered from manic depression after the death of his wife not long after filming Sherlock Holmes's own faked death in ''The Final Problem''. In an act of incredible bravery, he went public with his condition, urging people to seek help - in fact, one of his last interviews features him talking about his illness and encouraging people to talk to their doctors about it. During production of the remaining series, Brett's health declined, and he even collapsed on set and had to be admitted to hospital. When he was finally discharged, he was picked up from the hospital by Edward Hardwicke who took him out to lunch.

* BiTheWay: He was rather public about his bisexuality after his divorce from his first wife. After being in a romantic relationship with at least two other males actors (Gary Bond and Paul Shenar), he finally married his second wife, Joan Sullivan Wilson.

''But still the game's afoot for those with ears, attuned to catch the distant view-halloo...''

Unfortunately Brett suffered from manic depression after the death of his wife not long after filming Sherlock Holmes's own faked death in ''The Final Problem''. During production of the remaining series, Brett's health declined, and he even collapsed on set and had to be admitted to hospital. When he was finally discharged, he was picked up from the hospital by Edward Hardwicke who took him out to lunch.

Unfortunately Brett suffered from manic depression after the death of his wife not long after filming Sherlock Holmes's own faked death in ''The Final Problem''. During production of the remaining series, Brett's health declined, and he even collapsed on set and had to be admitted to hospital. When he was finally discharged, [[CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming he was picked up from the hospital by Edward Hardwicke who took him out to lunch]].

* AmicableExes: With his first wife, actress Anna Massey. Although they divorced after he had realised his bisexuality and fallen in love with another man, the split was entirely amicable, and they remained friends for the rest of their lives.

* TallDarkAndHandsome
* RealitySubtext: Jeremy and Edward were best friends in real life, and it really showed in their performance.

* BadassBaritone
* BiTheWay
* MeanCharacterNiceActor: He played several villains, mostly for television - including ''Series/TheIncredibleHulk''. Of course, the people who worked with him talk about him as being one of [[NiceGuy the sweetest guys]] you could ever meet.

* RealitySubtext / ThePowerOfFriendship: Jeremy and Edward were best friends in real life, and it really showed in their performance.

** Which also crosses into HilariousInHindsight when you remember that Charles Gray who played [[AloofBigBrother Mycroft]] [[BrilliantButLazy Holmes]] also played Blofeld in ''Film/DiamondsAreForever''.

Jeremy Brett (born Peter Jeremy William Huggins; 3 November 1935 – 12 September 1995) ''was'' Series/SherlockHolmes. The ''Definitive'' SherlockHolmes. Even now, decades later, he is still remembered as the most faithful adaptation of the GreatDetective.

Jeremy Brett (1933-1995) ''was'' Series/SherlockHolmes. The ''Definitive'' SherlockHolmes. Even now, decades later, he is still remembered as the most faithful adaptation of the GreatDetective.

Brett was an English actor who appeared on both stage and screen. He worked with Creator/LaurenceOlivier at the National Theatre and in a film production of ''Theatre/TheMerchantOfVenice'', he starred as Creator/AudreyHepburn[='=]s brother in an adaptation of ''WarAndPeace'', he starred as Creator/AudreyHepburn[='=]s LoveInterest in ''Film/MyFairLady'', he played d'Artagnan in a television series of ''Literature/TheThreeMusketeers'', he played Basil Hallward in a television series of ''Literature/ThePictureOfDorianGray'', but it is for Series/SherlockHolmes that he will be remembered.

Brett was an English actor who appeared on both stage and screen. He worked with LaurenceOlivier at the National Theatre and in a film production of ''Theatre/TheMerchantOfVenice'', he starred as Creator/AudreyHepburn[='=]s brother in an adaptation of ''WarAndPeace'', he starred as Creator/AudreyHepburn[='=]s LoveInterest in ''Film/MyFairLady'', he played d'Artagnan in a television series of ''Literature/TheThreeMusketeers'', he played Basil Hallward in a television series of ''Literature/ThePictureOfDorianGray'', but it is for Series/SherlockHolmes that he will be remembered.

'''Jeremy Brett''' (1933-1995) '''was''' Series/SherlockHolmes. The '''Definitive''' SherlockHolmes. Even now, decades later, he is still remembered as the most faithful adaptation of the GreatDetective.

Brett saw playing Sherlock Holmes as a challenge and was determined to produce the best portrayal of him that had been seen (his most prized possession was a 77-page book that he compiled himself documenting everything from Holmes's eating habits to the character's eccentric mannerisms). "Some actors fear if they play Sherlock Holmes for a very long run the character will steal their soul, leave no corner for the original inhabitant", he once said, but: "Holmes has become the dark side of the moon for me. He is moody and solitary and underneath I am really sociable and gregarious. It has all got too dangerous". David Burke originally played Dr Watson but left after the filming of ''The Final Problem'' in order to join the Royal Shakespeare Company andspend more time with his family (his wife Anna was also a member of the company). He was replaced, on Burke's own recommendation, with Edward Hardwicke who played him from ''The Empty House'' onward. In Brett's opinion, Hardwicke was the nicest man he ever knew.

Brett saw playing Sherlock Holmes as a challenge and was determined to produce the best portrayal of him that had been seen (his most prized possession was a 77-page book that he compiled himself documenting everything from Holmes's eating habits to the character's eccentric mannerisms). "Some actors fear if they play Sherlock Holmes for a very long run the character will steal their soul, leave no corner for the original inhabitant", he once said, but: "Holmes has become the dark side of the moon for me. He is moody and solitary and underneath I am really sociable and gregarious. It has all got too dangerous". David Burke originally played Dr Watson but left after the filming of ''The Final Problem'' in order to spend more time with his family. He was replaced, on Burke's own recommendation, with Edward Hardwicke who played him from ''The Empty House'' onward. In Brett's opinion, Hardwicke was the nicest man he ever knew.

Brett was an English actor who appeared on both stage and screen. He worked with LaurenceOlivier at the National Theatre and in a film production of ''Theatre/TheMerchantOfVenice'', he starred as Creator/AudreyHepburn[='=]s brother in an adaptation of ''WarAndPeace'', he starred as Creator/AudreyHepburn[='=]s LoveInterest in ''MyFairLady'', he played d'Artagnan in a television series of ''Literature/TheThreeMusketeers'', he played Basil Hallward in a television series of ''Literature/ThePictureOfDorianGray'', but it is for Series/SherlockHolmes that he will be remembered.

* {{Adorkable}}: As Freddy Eynsford-Hill in ''Theatre/MyFairLady''.

* NonSingingVoice: As Freddy Eynsford-Hill in ''MyFairLady'', which is an especially weird example considering that Brett could actually sing.

* SignatureLaugh: He had a very distinct and infectious laugh. Seriously, listen to it. Edward Hardwicke said it was the thing he would most remember and miss about him.

'''Jeremy Brett''' (1933-1995) was Series/SherlockHolmes. The Definitive Literature/Sherlock Holmes. Even now he is still remembered as the GreatDetective.

* ''TheAdventuresOfSherlockHolmes'': where he was joined by David Burke as a capable [[TheWatson Dr Watson]] more in keeping with Doyle's depiction of him;
* ''TheReturnOfSherlockHolmes'': Edward Hardwicke replaced Burke as Watson continuing the faithful portrayal of Holmes's sidekick. Included two feature length adaptations of the novels ''The Sign of Four'' and ''The Hound of the Baskervilles'';
* ''TheCasebookOfSherlockHolmes'';
* ''TheMasterBlackmailer'': a feature-length adaptation of ''The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton'';
* ''TheLastVampyre'': a feature-length adaptation of ''The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire'';
* ''TheEligibleBachelor'': a feature-length adaptation of ''The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor'' (with bits of ''The Veiled Lodger'' thrown in);
* ''TheMemoirsOfSherlockHolmes'': Brett's last series, which was marked by his drastically failing health;