Sherlock Holmes — Sherlock Character Profile

About Sherlock Holmes

A consulting detective in modern-day London with exceptional intellect and bold observational skills. He solves various mysteries, assists the government and ordinary citizens, and clashes with his archenemy Jim Moriarty. His eccentric life and blog coverage make him a reluctant celebrity.

Sherlock Holmes — Character Profile

Affiliations

• Sherlock Holmes universe

Quick Facts about Sherlock Holmes

Occupation

private investigator

Nationality

British

Sherlock Holmes's Known Relations

• Mycroft Holmes — Sibling
• Professor Moriarty — Enemy
• Sebastian Moran — Enemy

Sherlock Holmes appears in 32 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) — character page
• The Great Mouse Detective (1986) — character page
• Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century (1987) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Benedict Cumberbatch

Appears in

Sherlock (2010)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (8)

• Sherlock Holmes — Psychological Manipulator — Jim Moriarty (Andrew Scott)

  Moriarty orchestrates elaborate crimes to psychologically break Sherlock.

• Sherlock Holmes — Case Consultants — John Watson (Martin Freeman)

  Professional synergy driving the series' investigative core.

• Sherlock Holmes — Target & Antagonist — Charles Magnussen (Lars Mikkelsen)

  Magnussen exploits vulnerabilities, forcing Sherlock into desperate measures.

• Sherlock Holmes — Betrayal & Resolution — Mary Morstan (Amanda Abbington)

  Relationship marked by shock, anger, and eventual fragile alliance.

• Sherlock Holmes — Control & Independence — Mycroft Holmes (Mark Gatiss)

  Dynamic of official oversight versus independent deduction.

• Sherlock Holmes — Information Broker — Irene Adler (Lara Pulver)

  Adler operates as a shadowy figure whose intelligence matches Sherlock's.

• Sherlock Holmes — Maternal Figure — Mrs. Hudson (Una Stubbs)

  Mrs. Hudson provides domestic stability and emotional grounding.

• Sherlock Holmes — Forensic Support — Molly Hooper (Louise Brealey)

  Respectful professional relationship providing crucial forensic backing.

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• John Watson (Martin Freeman)
• Mrs. Hudson (Una Stubbs)
• DI Greg Lestrade (Rupert Graves)
• Molly Hooper (Louise Brealey)
• Mycroft Holmes (Mark Gatiss)
• Jim Moriarty (Andrew Scott)
• Dr Anderson (Jonathan Aris)
• Sgt Sally Donovan (Vinette Robinson)
• Irene Adler (Lara Pulver)
• Ella (Tanya Moodie)
• Professor Cairns (Lynn Farleigh)
• Girl on Plane (Honor Kneafsey)