William Nigel Ernle Bruce, best known as Nigel Bruce, was a British character actor on stage and screen. He was best known for his portrayal of Doctor Watson in a series of films and in the radio series The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (starring Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes). Bruce is also remembered for his roles in the Alfred Hitchcock films Rebecca and Suspicion.
Nigel Bruce has 80 screen credits in a career dating back to 1930. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) Collection with 10 titles. Signature works include Rebecca, Limelight, Dressed to Kill. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
