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Basil Rathbone (Movie Actor) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Basil Rathbone
Philip St. John Basil Rathbone MC was an English actor. He rose to prominence in the United Kingdom as a Shakespearean stage actor and went on to appear in more than 70 films, primarily costume dramas, swashbucklers, and, occasionally, horror films. Rathbone frequently portrayed suave villains or morally ambiguous characters, such as Mr. Murdstone in David Copperfield and Sir Guy of Gisbourne in The Adventures of Robin Hood. His most famous role was that of Sherlock Holmes in fourteen Hollywood films made between 1939 and 1946 and in a radio series. His later career included roles on Broadway, as well as self-ironic film and television work. He received a Tony Award in 1948 as Best Actor in a Play. He was also nominated for two Academy Awards and was honoured with three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
BornPhilip St. John Basil Rathbone, June 13, 1892, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa
DiedJuly 21, 1967, New York City, U.S.
Resting placeFerncliff Cemetery Shrine of Memories, Hartsdale, New York, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1911–1967
Spouse(s)Ethel Marian Foreman (1914–1926, divorced), Ouida Bergère (1926–1967, his death)
Children3
RelativesSir Frank Benson (cousin)

About Basil Rathbone

Movie Actor Basil Rathbone was born in Johannesburg, South Africa on June 13, 1892. He dies at the age of 75, on July 21, 1967.

British actor best known for playing Sherlock Holmes in a Hollywood film for the first time. He also played Mr. Murdstone in Magician David Copperfield and Sir Guy in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.

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Basil Rathbone before becoming famous

Basil Rathbone was born in the Zodiac sign Gemini (The Twins), and 1892 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Dragon (龍).

During his time in the service during World War I, he displayed his ability to disguise himself in a variety of assignments.

Achievement of Basil Rathbone

Despite the fact that his career began on the stage, he went on to appear in over seventy films during the course of his career.

Basil Rathbone's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Movie Actor Jackson Rathbone, who plays Edward Cullen in the Twilight franchise, is his third cousin several times removed.

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Movie Actor Robert Downey Jr. has also played Sherlock Holmes.

Basil Rathbone Income & Net worth

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Basil Rathbone Height and Weight

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Latest information about Basil Rathbone updated on March 11 2023.