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Jeremy Brett (Peter Jeremy William Huggins) was born on 3 November, 1933 in Berkswell Grange, Warwickshire, England, UK, is an Actor, Soundtrack. Discover Jeremy Brett's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of Jeremy Brett networth?

Popular As Peter Jeremy William Huggins
Occupation actor,soundtrack
Age 62 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 3 November, 1933
Birthday 3 November
Birthplace Berkswell Grange, Warwickshire, England, UK
Date of death 12 September, 1995
Died Place London, England, UK
Nationality United Kingdom

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Jeremy Brett Height, Weight & Measurements

At 62 years old, Jeremy Brett height is 6' 1" (1.86 m) .

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Height 6' 1" (1.86 m)
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Who Is Jeremy Brett's Wife?

His wife is Joan Wilson (22 November 1976 - 4 July 1985) ( her death), Anna Massey (24 May 1958 - 9 November 1962) ( divorced) ( 1 child)

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Wife Joan Wilson (22 November 1976 - 4 July 1985) ( her death), Anna Massey (24 May 1958 - 9 November 1962) ( divorced) ( 1 child)
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Jeremy Brett Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Jeremy Brett worth at the age of 62 years old? Jeremy Brett’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Jeremy Brett's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2022 Pending
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2002

His grandson, Dan Huggins, born in 2002 to David Huggins and his wife, Madeleine Christie (married 2001).

1995

A memorial service was held for him at St. Martin-in-the-Fields, London on 29 November 1995.

1992

He was the uncle of the popular English actor, Martin Clunes, known for roles in series such as British Men Behaving Badly (1992) and Doc Martin (2004). Brett's sister was Clunes' mother.

1984

He was famous for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in the television series The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984) and The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1986). When he learned that his Sherlock Holmes was very popular with children (who saw him as a superhero), he was troubled with the fact that Holmes is a cocaine user. In response, he sought and obtained permission from Arthur Conan Doyle's daughter to have Holmes overcome and abandon his addiction, signified with Holmes burying his syringe in the episode "The Devil's Foot.".

1980

His greatest popularity and acclaim would come with his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes on television from the 1980s through to the 1990s. Where so many have tried and failed to capture the essence of the character, either being derided or forgotten, Brett's widely praised take on it has been described by many as superlative and even definitive.

1979

He appeared with his former wife, Anna Massey, in the BBC television production of Rebecca (1979), where he played Maxim de Winter and she played his housekeeper, Mrs. Danvers.

1971

Some obituaries reported he was in Nicholas and Alexandra (1971), but they may have confused this film with War and Peace (1956).

1970

He performed with Tom Baker as a member of the National Theatre in the early 1970s. Both actors would go on to play Sherlock Holmes on British television in the 1980s. Baker would play the part in The Hound of the Baskervilles (1982) for the BBC and Brett played the character on rival channel ITV from 1984 onwards.

1969

He was briefly considered for the role of James Bond in On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969), and later auditioned for Live and Let Die (1973).

1966

He has three roles in common with Michael York: (1) Brett played d'Artagnan in The Three Musketeers (1966) while York played him in The Three Musketeers (1973), The Four Musketeers: Milady's Revenge (1974), The Return of the Musketeers (1989) and La Femme Musketeer (2004), (2) Brett played Sherlock Holmes in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984), The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1986), The Sign of Four (1987), The Hound of the Baskervilles (1988), The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes (1991) and The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (1994) while York played in Tom and Jerry Meet Sherlock Holmes (2010) and (3) Brett played King Arthur in Morte d'Arthur (1984) while York played him in The Wonderful World of Disney: A Knight in Camelot (1998).

1964

All his singing in My Fair Lady (1964) was dubbed by Bill Shirley, as Brett admitted in 1994.

1959

His son with wife Anna Massey: David Huggins, born August 14, 1959.

1956

He played Audrey Hepburn's brother on War and Peace (1956) and her suitor in My Fair Lady (1964).

1954

The refined and debonair English actor Jeremy Brett will forever be best remembered for his long-running and critically acclaimed portrayal of Sherlock Holmes for Britain's Granada Television. From a privileged background, Brett was educated at England's most prestigious independent school, Eton College. After training as an actor at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London, Brett made his professional stage debut in repertory in 1954. He became a noteworthy classical actor who was to make regular appearances on stage, including many with the National Theatre. Brett was as cultured off screen as on. His interests included classical music, archery and horseback riding.

1890

His father, Lt. Colonel Henry William "Bill" Huggins, was born in 1890.

1758

Brett belonged to the Woodmen of Arden, an archery club established in 1758. His father and brothers were also members.