Jeremy Brett, the lanky 6ft 1 (185.4 cm) British actor, brought commanding stature to his iconic role as Sherlock Holmes in the Granada Television series from 1984 to 1994. His tall, lean frame perfectly captured the detective's hawk-like intensity and physical prowess, making him the definitive screen Holmes.
Born in Berkswell, his height enhanced his presence in earlier roles like Freddie Eynsford-Hill in My Fair Lady (1964) and in films such as The Wild Geese (1978), where his towering build added to his authoritative screen image.