Dr. Mortimer — The Hound of the Baskervilles Character Profile

About Dr. Mortimer

The doctor who initially brings the Baskerville curse case to Holmes. He travels with Sir Henry to the estate but later joins the chase party pursuing Sir Henry and Watson, ultimately getting trapped in a quagmire.

Character Facts

Played by

Terry-Thomas

Appears in

The Hound of the Baskervilles (1978)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Dr. Mortimer — Alliance Travel Companion — Doctor Watson / Mr. Spiggot / Mrs. Ada Holmes / Piano Player (Dudley Moore)

  Dr. Mortimer joins Watson and Sir Henry during their initial travel to the moors.

• Dr. Mortimer — Alliance Co-Conspirator — Stapleton (Denholm Elliott)

  Dr. Mortimer collaborates with Stapleton in the plot to eliminate the protagonists.

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