When John asks her what her name is, she replies with "Anthea" but admits seconds later that it was a lie. He acted professionally from 1930, initially in repertory theatre and later with the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon,... Sir Cedric Hardwicke, one of the great character actors in the first decades of the talking picture, was born in Lye, England on February 19, 1893. One of the unusual highlights of this production was the depiction of leading lady character Irene Adler by '80s TV icon Morgan Fairchild. The son of a legendary actress (Mary Martin) and a district attorney, Larry Martin Hagman was born on September 21, 1931 in Fort Worth, Texas. Sherlock's parents are played by Benedict Cumberbatch's parents, who are both professional actors (Wanda Ventham and Timothy Carlton). At the age of 20 he won a scholarship to the Central School of Speech and Drama where he befriended future playwright Harold Pinter. [8], In 2011, he played the lead role of Julian in Ben Power's adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's epic Emperor and Galilean at the Royal National Theatre in London.[16]. He was an actor, known for Robin Hood (1973), Nixon (1995) and Coronet Blue (1967). She is first seen in the limo which Mycroft uses to "kidnap" John for their conversation.

His parents, Sylvia (Schwartz) and Jack Spiner, owned and operated a furniture store, and were both from ... Gaunt and saturnine British character actor of stage and screen, Guy Rolfe made his stage debut in 1936, the same year he had a small uncredited bit part in Knight Without Armor (1937). Basil Rathbone was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1892, but three years later his family was forced to flee the country because his father was accused by the Boers of being a British spy at a time when Dutch-British conflicts were leading to the Boer War. [20][21] The production was filmed and broadcast on BBC Two at Easter 2018. He imagines himself as Sherlock Holmes who wears the famous deerstalker hat, smokes a pipe and plays the violin. He died on December 24, 1948 in London, England. Equipped with a crooked, leering smirk and devilish gleam in his eye, the homely, yet beautifully expressive mug of actor Ron Moody will be most assuredly remembered for one signature role, despite the fact that the talented comedian had much, much more to offer. Brian Bedford was born on February 16, 1935 in Morley, Yorkshire, England. When John asks her if she ever has any time off, implying that he wishes to go on a date, she replies that she does but makes it clear that she is not interested. The Crucifer of Blood (1991) - also on stage. He spent a year in Canada studying agriculture then returned to England and taught at a prep school in Surrey. While Rathbone's version of Sherlock was both brilliant and personable, Bruce portrays Watson as a jovial but somewhat dense sidekick. He was educated in England at Sir Herbert Tree's Academy of Dramatic Arts. Educated at the University of Toronto & Balliol College, Oxford, he joined the Canadian Field Artillery in World War I, served in France & was wounded. Wilder wrote and directed the film that instead of focusing on Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, spends the majority of the tale following around Sigerson as he investigates a theft of a mysterious and important document delivered by Queen Victoria to the British Foreign Secretary. Widely regarded as one of greatest stage and screen actors both in his native Great Britain and internationally, twice nominated for the Oscar and recipient of every major theatrical award in the UK and US, Ian Murray McKellen was born on May 25, 1939 in Burnley, Lancashire, England, to Margery ... Life companion was the actress Hansi Burg. He is a great-grandson of John Abbott, who was Canada's third Prime Minister... Sir Robert's career fell into two distinct parts. As actor, he would provide convincing portrayals of men of ... Richard E. Grant was born on May 5, 1957 in Mbabane, Hhohho, Swaziland as Richard Grant Esterhuysen. He achieved widespread recognition for playing the role of Jim Moriarty in the BBC series Sherlock, a role that earned him the BAFTA Television Award for Best Supporting Actor. Already have an account with us? Third Series ||| Spoilers ||| The legendary actor Laurence Olivier plays Holmes' nemesis Moriarty, who convinces Watson that Holmes is harassing him. A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century London. He is of Italian descent.A stage and screen actor of extreme versatility, Frank Langella won acclaim on the New York stage in "Seascape" and followed it up with the title role in the Edward Gorey... Roger Moore will perhaps always be remembered as the man who replaced Sean Connery in the James Bond series, arguably something he never lived down.Roger George Moore was born on October 14, 1927 in Stockwell, London, England, the son of Lillian (Pope) and George Alfred Moore, a policeman. Get four VASO premium glass straws for just £9.99! He was educated privately. He also played Tristan Farnon in the original BBC series of All Creatures Great And Small. Actor | Young Sherlock Holmes Speaks fluent Spanish and French.