Dr. John Watson — Sherlock Holmes Character Profile

About Dr. John Watson

Loyal army doctor and biographer who partners with Holmes, providing practicality and combat skills.

Dr. John Watson — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Marksmanship, Medical expertise, Combat, Writing, Loyalty

• Strength: 7/10
• Intelligence: 7.5/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 9/10
• Influence: 6/10

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) — character page
• Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century (1987) — character page
• Sherlock Holmes and the Leading Lady (1991) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Jude Law

Appears in

Sherlock Holmes (2009)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (4)

• Dr. John Watson — Alliance Partner — Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.)

  Their investigative partnership combines Holmes's deduction with Watson's medical and practical skills.

• Dr. John Watson — Romantic Fiance — Mary Morstan (Kelly Reilly)

  Their engagement motivates Watson's wish to leave Baker Street.

• Dr. John Watson — Professional Medical Witness — Lord Henry Blackwood (Mark Strong)

  Watson's medical judgment confirms the apparent end of Blackwood's threat.

• Dr. John Watson — Alliance Mission Ally — Irene Adler (Rachel McAdams)

  Watson cooperates with Adler during the decisive rescue mission.

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