Basil Rathbone
Movie Actor

Basil Rathbone Net Worth

Basil Rathbone was a British actor born on June 13, 1892 in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is best known for being the first actor to portray Sherlock Holmes in a Hollywood film, as well as for his roles as Mr. Murdstone in David Copperfield and Sir Guy in The Adventures of Robin Hood.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day June 13, 1892
Birth Place Johannesburg, South Africa
Age 127 YEARS OLD
Died On Jul 21, 1967 (age 75)
Birth Sign Gemini

💰 Net worth: $70 Million (2024)

About

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.

Before Fame

While serving the army during World War I, he demonstrated a skill for disguise in various missions.

Trivia

Although his career began on the stage, he appeared in seventy films throughout his career.

Family Life

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

Associated With

Sherlock Holmes has also been played by Robert Downey Jr.

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