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Philip St. John Basil Rathbone, MC (13 June 1892 – 21 July 1967) was a British actor born in South African Republic. He earned his fame in the United Kingdom for his work as a Shakespearean stage actor and went on to star in more than 70 films, such as costume dramas, swashbucklers and, from time to time, horror films.

Rathbone frequently portrayed suave villains or morally ambiguous characters, such as Mr. Murdstone in David Copperfield (1935) and Sir Guy of Gisbourne in The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938).

But Rathbone's most famous role is heroic. He played Sherlock Holmes in fourteen Hollywood films about the best known detective in the world. After this Rathbone became a true icon of the American stage, always associated with his outstanding performance in these movies and also in a radio show about Holmes.

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Noelito

Watched Basil R, growing up... however, no actor made the character his own as did the late, great Jeremy Brett. To me...he IS Sherlock. RIP Mr Brett/Huggins.

Akeel1701

maybe on the big screen... but overall I prefer Jeremy Brett

Denise Currie

The best Sherlock Holmes

Vance Duncan

Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson were the benchmark, IMHO. My mom helped me appreciate them at an early age.

Marcella Kosse

Knew that one.

Carolyn Douglass

Way easy

Bunola Silverthorne Hovey

danny powell, yes, Danny is right. Errol was very good actor, also very handsome! He looked something like John Derek.

dianemcqiinn

The greatest Holmes ever!!

Richard S. Levine

Ann Odom, and Basil played evil Sir Guy. "Oh, Hello?"

Richard S. Levine

Candie Rawlings, You need to read or watch movies. Bewley's research is 100% correct. Dr. Watson is the side kick of Sherlock Holmes & not a real person. This FICTION story was written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Fiction means it's not real!

RainingStars

Nefertiti Carney...Sherlock never said "Elementary my dear Watson" in any of the "Sherlock Holmes" movies. This is the closest the phrase comes, “I have the advantage of knowing your habits, my dear Watson,” said he. “When your round is a short one you walk, and when it is a long one you use a hansom. As I perceive that your boots, although used, are by no means dirty, I cannot doubt that you are at present busy enough to justify the hansom.” “Excellent!” I cried. “Elementary,” said he." But he never said the phrase everyone gives him credit for

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krkyates...Sherlock never said "Elementary my dear Watson" in any of the "Sherlock Holmes" movies. This is the closest the phrase comes, “I have the advantage of knowing your habits, my dear Watson,” said he. “When your round is a short one you walk, and when it is a long one you use a hansom. As I perceive that your boots, although used, are by no means dirty, I cannot doubt that you are at present busy enough to justify the hansom.” “Excellent!” I cried. “Elementary,” said he." But he never just said the phrase everyone give him credit for.

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jane oddo, Nigel Bruce was the actor who played the part of Dr. Watson, in the "Sherlock Holmes" movies, with Basil Rathbone. Edward Hardwicke also played Dr. Watson, in "Sherlock Holmes" movies, but in later years. Edward Watson is a British ballet dancer.

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Tyrone Cramblit, LOL, so do you, or you need to, at least, proof read your comment, before you post it! It should be "Joseph Dorweiler NEEDS to go back to school and learn how to spell." Not "Joseph Dorweiler NEED to go back to school and learn how to spell.". 😂 😂 😂

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Candie Rawlings, that's 'cause the correct answer is Basil Rathbone. Edward Watson is a Ballet Dancer. The actor who played Dr. Watson, in the Sherlock Holmes movies, was Edward Hardwick, so the person who submitted this question used the actors real first name and his acting last name, to come up with Edward Watson. 😊

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