Famous Faces on "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" (1983-84)

by gattonero975 | created - 03 Aug 2012 | updated - 24 Oct 2014 | Public

Some of the faces I recognize that have tried to outwit the super-sleuth....

1. Gayle Hunnicutt

Actress | Marlowe

Beautiful, auburn-haired Virginia Gayle Hunnicutt was born in Fort Worth, Texas, the daughter of Sam Lloyd Hunnicutt, an army colonel, and his wife Mary (née Dickerson). Already in her teens, Gayle was determined to become a serious actress. She attended Texas Christian University in her home town ...

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: Season 1, Episode 1 A Scandal in Bohemia (24 Apr. 1984) as Irene Adler

2. Eugene Lipinski

Actor | The Recruit

Eugene Lipinski was born on November 5, 1956 in Wansford Camp, England, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for The Recruit (2003), The Informer (2019) and Superman II (1980).

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: Season 1, Episode 2 The Dancing Men (1 May 1984) as Abe Slaney

3. Betsy Brantley

Actress | The Princess Bride

Betsy Brantley was born on September 20, 1955 in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, USA. She is an actress, known for The Princess Bride (1987), Double Jeopardy (1999) and Deep Impact (1998).

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: Season 1, Episode 2 The Dancing Men (1 May 1984) as Elsie Cubitt

4. Michael Carter

Actor | Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi

Michael Carter was born on June 29, 1947 in Dumfries, Scotland, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983), An American Werewolf in London (1981) and The Illusionist (2006).

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: Season 1, Episode 1 A Scandal in Bohemia (24 Apr. 1984) as Godfrey Norton

5. Tenniel Evans

Actor | Raven

Tenniel Evans briefly attended the British Army officer training centre Sandhurst (1945-1946). He studied German and economics at St. Andrews University (1946-1949). He attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (1949-1951) and acted on stage from 1951, although he also had an in-between job as a ...

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: Season 1, Episode 2 The Dancing Men (1 May 1984) as Hilton Cubitt

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: Season 1, Episode 2 The Dancing Men (1 May 1984) as Walker

7. Wolf Kahler

Actor | Raiders of the Lost Ark

Wolf Kahler is a German born character actor who, thanks to his height (6'2") and blue eyes was often cast as a Nazi or unsympathetic German characters in his career. He has appeared in several successful franchises (Indiana Jones, The Dirty Dozen), both playing a Nazi officer named Dietrich, and ...

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: Season 1, Episode 1 A Scandal in Bohemia (24 Apr. 1984) as King of Bohemia

8. David Ross

Actor | The Green Green Grass

David Ross is a British actor from Blackburn, Lancashire. He is most known for his work in television series, where he has enjoyed a lengthy career. He has also appeared stage productions and films.

David Ross' most famous role was that of Kryten during his first appearance on comedy series Red Dwarf...

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: Season 1, Episode 2 The Dancing Men (1 May 1984) as Inspector Martin

9. David Burke

Actor | The Woman in Black

David Burke was born on May 25, 1934 in Liverpool, England, UK. He is an actor, known for The Woman in Black (2012), The Guardians (1971) and Spyship (1983). He has been married to Anna Calder-Marshall since March 20, 1971. They have one child.

Dr Watson (13 episodes, 1984-1985)

10. Jeremy Brett

Actor | My Fair Lady

The refined and debonair English actor Jeremy Brett will forever be best remembered for his long-running and critically acclaimed portrayal of Sherlock Holmes for Britain's Granada Television. From a privileged background, Brett was educated at England's most prestigious independent school, Eton ...

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