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  1. Philip St. John Basil Rathbone MC (13 June 1892 – 21 July 1967) was 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 ...

  2. Basil Rathbone was a versatile actor who starred in films, theater and TV, and was best known for playing Sherlock Holmes. He was born in South Africa, served in the First World War, and earned two Oscar nominations and a Tony Award.

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  3. Learn about the life and career of Basil Rathbone, a versatile actor who starred in films, theater and TV. He was famous for his roles as Sherlock Holmes, a swashbuckling villain and a fencing master.

    • June 13, 1892
    • July 21, 1967
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  5. Learn about the life and career of Basil Rathbone, a versatile and acclaimed actor who starred in stage, film, and radio. From his childhood in South Africa to his roles as Sherlock Holmes, he faced challenges, adventures, and tragedies.

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  6. Apr 25, 2024 · Basil Rathbone (born June 13, 1892, Johannesburg, S.Af.—died July 21, 1967, New York, N.Y., U.S.) was a British character actor whose portrayal of Sherlock Holmes highlighted a long and varied stage and screen career. Upon graduating from Repton school in England in 1910, Rathbone made his stage debut in Shakespeare’s The Taming of the ...

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  7. Feb 13, 2024 · Welcome to the world of Sherlock Holmes, the legendary detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This playlist features all 14 films starring Basil Rathbo...

  8. Mr. Rathbone was born Philip St. John Basil Rathbone on June 13, 1892, in Johannesburg, South Africa, the son of a British engineer. His mother was a descendant of King Henry IV.

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