Dr. John Watson — The Sign of Four Character Profile

About Dr. John Watson

Loyal army doctor and chronicler, serves as Holmes partner and best friend.

Dr. John Watson — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Medical expertise, Marksmanship, Loyalty, Storytelling, Combat

• Strength: 7/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 9/10
• Influence: 6/10

Affiliations

• Sherlock Holmes universe

Quick Facts about Dr. John Watson

Education

University of London, Netley Hospital

Occupation

physician, military personnel, surgeon

First Appearance

A Study in Scarlet

Dr. John Watson's Known Relations

• Mary Morstan — Spouse
• Professor Moriarty — Enemy

Dr. John Watson appears in 29 titles

• The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939) — character page
• The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1939) — character page
• Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942) — character page
• Sherlock Holmes in Washington (1943) — character page
• Sherlock Holmes Faces Death (1943) — character page
• The Scarlet Claw (1944) — character page
• The Pearl of Death (1944) — character page
• The House of Fear (1945) — character page
• The Woman in Green (1945) — character page
• Pursuit to Algiers (1945) — character page
• Terror by Night (1946) — character page
• Dressed to Kill (1946) — character page
• Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Acquaintance (1980) — character page
• Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Bloody Inscription (1980) — character page
• The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: The Hound of the Baskervilles - Part 1 (1981) — character page
• The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: The Treasures of Agra (1983) — character page
• The Hound of the Baskervilles (1983) — character page
• The Sign of Four (1983)
• Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century (1987) — character page
• Sherlock Holmes and the Leading Lady (1991) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

David Healy

Appears in

The Sign of Four (1983)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Dr. John Watson — professional — Sherlock Holmes (Ian Richardson)

  Longstanding partners in detective work and chronicler relationship.

• Dr. John Watson — romantic — Mary Morstan (Cherie Lunghi)

  They develop mutual affection during the investigation and marry.

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