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Basil Rathbone
| British actor Date of Birth: Country: Great Britain |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Theatrical Career
- Military Service
- Film Career
- The Sherlock Holmes Series
- Later Career
- Legacy and Honors
Early Life and Education
Basil Rathbone was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, to Edgar Philip Rathbone, an engineer, and Anna Barbara, a violinist.
The family returned to England when Basil was three, as his father was accused of spying for the British during the Second Boer War.
Theatrical Career
Rathbone's theatrical debut was in in Ipswich, Suffolk.
He went on to tour in the United States in , playing various roles in Shakespearean plays. Upon returning to Britain, he continued to perform on stage until joining the British Army in
Military Service
Rathbone served with distinction in World War I, receiving the Military Cross for bravery.
His younger brother John was killed in action.
Film Career
Rathbone's film career began in , typeca