William Gillette

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Characters played by William Gillette

Sherlock Holmes — Sherlock Holmes (1916)

He is the detective at the center of the film's battle of wits. Holmes becomes involved in the effort to protect Alice Faulkner and the incriminating letters from criminal exploitation, while receiving practical assistance from Benjamin Forman and the young bellboy Billy.

Career Overview

William Gillette has 11 screen credits in a career dating back to 1915. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Sherlock Holmes Rathbone Series with 1 titles. Signature works include The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Held by the Enemy, Sherlock Holmes. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Writing
Gender
male
Known Credits
11
Birth Date
1853-07-24
Birth Place
Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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