Sherlock Holmes

The character of Sherlock Holmes was created by the writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

According to the original novels, Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson lived at 221b Baker Street, London from 1881-1904.

Sherlock Holmes is the single most frequently filmed fictional character with roughly 200 film appearances to date. Some notable actors who have played the sleuth include Basil Rathbone, Peter Cushing, Jeremy Brett, Tom Baker, Charlton Heston, Roger Moore, Leonard Nimoy, Michael Caine, Larry Hagman, Guy Henry, and Rupert Everett.