Basil Rathbone


  • Date of Birth: 13 June, 1892
  • Place of Birth: Johannesburg, South African Republic
  • Biography: Basil Rathbone, MC (13 June 1892 – 21 July 1967), was a South African–born British actor most famous for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes and of suave villains in such swashbuckler films as The Mark of Zorro, Captain Blood, and The Adventures of Robin Hood.

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Basil Rathbone was born Philip St.John Basil Rathbone in Johannesburg, South Africa, June 13, 1892.He starred as Holmes in a series of Hollywood movies in the 1940s, with Nigel Bruce as Dr. ... Full Article

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