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  • NAME: Jeremy Brett
  • OCCUPATION: Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor
  • BIRTH DATE: November 03, 1933
  • DEATH DATE: September 12, 1995
  • EDUCATION: Eton
  • PLACE OF BIRTH: Berkswell Grange, England
  • PLACE OF DEATH: London, England
  • Originally: Peter Jeremy William Huggins

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Jeremy Brett was a British actor and singer known for his roles in My Fair Lady and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.


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His last film role was a part in Moll Flanders, which was released the following year. Brett is survived by his son, author David Huggins, from his first marriage to actress Anna Massey, which lasted from 1958 to 1962.

Since his death, Brett's portrayal of the world's most famous detective continues to be shown on television, remaining a popular program with mystery fans.

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