Basil Rathbone

Quick Facts

Full Name	Basil Rathbone
Date Of Birth	Jun 13, 1892(1892-06-13)
Age	132
Date Of Death	1967-07-21
Birthplace	Johannesburg
Country	South Africa
Birth City	Gauteng
Horoscope	Gemini

Basil Rathbone Biography

Basil Rathbone is one of the most popular and richest Movie Actor who was born on June 13, 1892 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. British actor who became famous for being the first actor to portray Sherlock Holmes in a Hollywood film. He also was Mr. Murdstone as Mr. Murdstone in British actor who gained fame for being the first person to play Sherlock Holmes in a Hollywood film. He also played Mr. Murdstone in David Copperfield and portrayed Sir Guy in The Adventures of Robin Hood. and played Sir Guy Sir Guy in The Adventures of Robin Hood.

Sherlock Holmes was also as played in the role of Robert Downey Jr.

Twilight star Twilight actor Jackson Rathbone is his third cousin, several times removed. is his third cousin. He is several times removed.

Basil Rathbone Net Worth

Basil Rathbone is one of the richest Movie Actor from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Basil Rathbone 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

When he was serving in the Army in World War I, he displayed a flair for concealment during various missions.

While his professional career started with the stage, he was in 70 films during his time.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Basil Rathbone height 6 ft 2 in Basil weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Basil Rathbone Dating?

According to our records, Basil Rathbone married to Ouida Bergère , Marion Foreman. As of December 1, 2023, Basil Rathbone’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Basil Ranked on the list of most popular Movie Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Basil Rathbone celebrates birthday on June 13 of every year.

Did Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce get along?

Rathbone writes about the fall-out with his co-star, “…for a while my long- time friendship with Nigel Bruce suffered severe and recurring shocks.” Bruce made only eight more generally forgettable films between the end of the Holmes series and his death in October 1953.

Did Basil Rathbone enjoy playing Sherlock Holmes?

Ironically, though he was initially overjoyed to be cast as the hero instead of the villains he usually played, Rathbone became so tired of playing Holmes , that, according to his IMDB profile, he returned to Broadway. However, the lure of Baker Street (and perhaps a steady paycheck) soon drew him back.

How many films did Basil Rathbone make as Sherlock Holmes?

Basil Rathbone made 14 Sherlock Holmes movies from 1939 to 1946. He remains the iconic image of the great detective to many. While all these films are worth watching, some are better than others.

Is Basil Rathbone his real name?

Mr. Rathbone was born Philip St. John Basil Rathbone on June 13, 1892, in Johannesburg, South Africa, the son of a British engineer. His mother was a descendant of King Henry IV.

Did Nigel Bruce play the Wizard of Oz?

Fat chance in a show with a prominent canine role, such as “The Wizard of Oz.” Nigel is the four-legged pro currently making audiences “ooh!” and “aww!” with his richly textured portrayal of Toto in the touring “Oz” at Hobby Center.