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Jeremy Brett (born Peter Jeremy William Huggins; 3 November 1933 – 12 September 1995), was an English actor, probably best known for playing fictional detective Sherlock Holmes in four Granada TV series from 1984 to 1994 in all 41 episodes. His career spanned from stage, to television and film, to Shakespeare and musical theatre. He is also remembered for playing the besotted Freddie Eynsford-Hill in the Warner Bros. 1964 production of My Fair Lady.
Jeremy Brett was born Peter Jeremy William Huggins at Berkswell Grange in Berkswell, West Midlands. His birthdate is given variously as either 3 November 1933, December 1933 or many sources give 1935, although this was probably a later vanity claim to reduce his public age. He was the son of Lieutenant Colonel Henry William Huggins, an Army officer, and Elizabeth Edith Cadbury (of the confectionery dynasty). He had three older brothers: John, Patrick and Michael. The actor Martin Clunes is his nephew. Educated at Eton College, he claimed to have been an "academic disaster", attributing his learning difficulties to dyslexia.
This interview with Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke was conducted, I imagine, in the late '80s. It touches upon the play The Secret of Sherlock Holmes, as well as the Granada TV series. I love the red socks too, got to get me some of those!
From the first series of the wonderful Jeremy Brett version of Sherlock Holmes. More quotes from the later series to follow! Sir Arthur Conan Doyle may have supplied most of the words, but Jeremy Brett was the perfect candidate to speak them! If you are a Brett fan, please take a moment to sign the petition below: http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/release-the-jeremy-brett-programs.html
Another Jeremy Brett interview, this time with Derek Jameson.
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Based on novel by Daphne Du Maurier. An introverted and unsophisticated nineteen-year-old is employed as a traveling companion to an elderly American woman. While stopping in Monte Carlo, they meet wealthy English widower Max de Winter, who is attracted to the honest, uncomplicated young lady. After a whirlwind courtship, Max proposes marriage and she returns with him to his brooding estate, Manderley, on the Cornish coast...
Episode 1 from the TV series of Sherlock Holmes adaptations produced by British television company Granada Television, between 1984 and 1994, starring Jeremy Brett in the main role, and David Burke as Doctor Watson.
The Hound of the Baskervilles 31 August 1988 Sherlock Holmes is consulted by the American heir to the Baskerville estate, which is shrouded in rumours of a demonic family curse only the master detective, Sherlock Holmes, can find out the truth. The Hound of the Baskervilles is the third of the crime novels written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle featuring the detective Sherlock Holmes. Originally serialised in The Strand Magazine from August 1901 to April 1902, it is set largely on Dartmoor in Devon in England's West Country and tells the story of an attempted murder inspired by the legend of a fearsome, diabolical hound of supernatural origin. Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. Watson investigate the case. This was the first appearance of Holmes since his apparent death in "The Final P...
From "Svengali" to "Sherlock Holmes", and then on to one last performance in "Moll Flanders", this video charts the outstanding performances of one of Britain's best-loved actors. No copyright infringement was intended with our creation of this video. Please see below for the full Disclaimer. DISCLAIMER: The Jeremy Brett - A Journey Through Time Video was created by BAFTA 4 JB with the sole aim of presenting our campaign through a series of clips of Jeremy Brett's performances ranging from 1954 to 1996, the very last of them (Moll Flanders) having been released after Mr. Brett's passing in 1995. No copyright infringement was intended with our creation of this video, nor with the "mix" created for the Moll Flanders performance. The use of the "BAFTA 4 JB" textual watermark during t...
Jeremy Brett plays Prime Minister William Pitt who leads a cold, lonely life until he meets his Eleanor. JB broke my heart, but it is, I think, one of his best performances. It seems to be one of those parts that must have utterly drained him because of how much he put into it. You can see some of his mentor, Lawrence Oliver's, influence in this performance. Enjoy! Update! Captions/Subtitles/transcript added. All rights belong to Acorn Media and Yorkshire Television for original release.
JB's interview
A short documentary about Holmes and an interview of Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke
Liane Hansen's 1991 NPR (National Public Radio) interview with Jeremy Brett. (in which he discusses his interpretation of "you-know-who's" character and the two "Watsons")
Continuation of the interview
This is a very moving, last public statement of Jeremy Brett. It contains encouraging and awareness-raising words about the fight against this serious illness. Thank You for that, Jeremy!
Brettish fans: The second part of the Wogan Interview with Jeremy Brett. We hope you enjoy it. To sign Jeremy's petition, please visit http://gopetition.com/online/13450.html and to see lots more Jeremy, please visit http://www.myspace.com/jeremybrett_dedication We will ban/block/remove all spam/hate comments.
Interview that took place right before their stage performance "The Secret of Sherlock Holmes". I adore them both! Enjoy! RIP Jeremy
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The Prodigal Daughter (1975) [Jeremy Brett]
The lovely Jeremy Brett and the beautiful Twiggy singing in 1975.
Starring: Jeremy Brett, Joanna David, Anna Massey, Richard Willis