Jake Gyllenhaal
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Basil Rathbone was a renowned Anglo-South African actor who excelled in Shakespearean theater and went on to star in over 70 films, often portraying suave villains and morally ambiguous characters. He is best known for his iconic role as Sherlock Holmes in 14 Hollywood films and a radio series.
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About the Basil Rathbone
Philip St. John Basil Rathbone MCwas an Anglo-South African 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 Copperfieldand Sir Guy of Gisbourne in The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938). 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. In 1948, he shared the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play with two others. He was also nominated for two Academy Awards and was honoured with three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Basil Rathbone was an Anglo-South African actor known for his roles in Shakespearean theater and over 70 films, including his famous portrayal of Sherlock Holmes.
Basil Rathbone was nominated for two Academy Awards and was honored with three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He also won a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play in 1948.
Basil Rathbone frequently portrayed suave villains or morally ambiguous characters, such as Mr. Murdstone in David Copperfield, Tybalt in Romeo and Juliet, and Sir Guy of Gisbourne in The Adventures of Robin Hood.
Basil Rathbone’s most famous role was that of Sherlock Holmes, which he played in 14 Hollywood films made between 1939 and 1946 and in a radio series.
Basil Rathbone appeared in more than 70 films during his career, primarily in costume dramas, swashbucklers, and horror films.
5 Quotes by Basil Rathbone
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Sometimes I just crave to play in Shakespeare again and I know and love playing Orlando so much.
Basil RathboneEnglish actor (1892-1967)
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As one grows older one becomes more critical of oneself and less of other people.
Basil RathboneEnglish actor (1892-1967)
- 3.
Could you let me have the 3 weeks due to me now and if I work again before August I must of course repay you at the rate of exchange you let me have it at now if you kindly will.
Basil RathboneEnglish actor (1892-1967)
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Never regret anything you have done with a sincere affection; nothing is lost that is born of the heart.
Basil RathboneEnglish actor (1892-1967)
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I cannot tell you much about the picture- it depends on so many things, the first of which that comes to my mind is: splendid as he is, is there too much of Spencer Tracy.
Basil RathboneEnglish actor (1892-1967)