Dr. Watson — The Hound of the Baskervilles Character Profile

About Dr. Watson

Loyal army doctor, chronicler, and Holmes' closest companion and partner.

Dr. Watson — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Military combat, Medicine, Loyalty, Storytelling, Marksmanship

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

Affiliations

• Sherlock Holmes universe

Quick Facts about Dr. Watson

Full Name

John H. Watson

Education

University of London, Netley Hospital

Occupation

physician, military personnel, surgeon

First Appearance

A Study in Scarlet

Nationality

British

Dr. Watson's Known Relations

• Mary Morstan — Spouse
• Professor Moriarty — Enemy

Dr. Watson appears in 23 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 Woman in Green (1945) — character page
• Pursuit to Algiers (1945) — character page
• Dressed to Kill (1946) — 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
• Sherlock Holmes: Incident at Victoria Falls (1992) — character page
• The Hound of the Baskervilles (2000)
• Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Silk Stocking (2004) — character page
• Sherlock Holmes (2009) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Kenneth Welsh

Appears in

The Hound of the Baskervilles (2000)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (3)

• Dr. Watson — alliance — Sherlock Holmes (Matt Frewer)
• Dr. Watson — Alliance Ally — Sir Henry (Jason London)

  Working together to investigate the mysterious death at Baskerville Hall

• Dr. Watson — Narrative Informant — Mrs. Barrymore (Leni Parker)

  Mrs. Barrymore provides information to Watson

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