Holmes Herbert

Holmes Herbert

ActorSoundtrack
Born
July 30, 1882
Died
December 26, 1956
Awards
2 wins, 2 nominations

Holmes Herbert was a tall, intense English actor who made his first films after coming to America. He began in silent movies as a leading man but eventually was relegated to less important roles as a character actor when sound came in. He played in several of the Universal "Sherlock Holmes" movies,…

Biography

Holmes Herbert was a tall, intense English actor who made his first films after coming to America. He began in silent movies as a leading man but eventually was relegated to less important roles as a character actor when sound came in. He played in several of the Universal "Sherlock Holmes" movies, the title character of which was the initial inspiration for his stage name. His career spanned a total of 37 years, and he retired in 1952.

Actor

The BrigandThe Brigand(1952)as Archbishop
At Sword's PointAt Sword's Point(1952)as Mallard
The Wild NorthThe Wild North(1952)as Magistrate
The Unknown ManThe Unknown Man(1951)as Reverend Michael
The Son of Dr. JekyllThe Son of Dr. Jekyll(1951)as Constable

Soundtrack

The Ship from ShanghaiThe Ship from Shanghai(1930)

Archive Footage

Cinemassacre's Monster MadnessCinemassacre's Monster Madness(2007)as Dr. Lanyon
Life Is a Dream in Cinema: Pola NegriLife Is a Dream in Cinema: Pola Negri(2006)as Self
BiographyBiography(1987)as Rowerth

Known for

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Holmes Herbert, Leila Hyams, and Conrad Nagel in The Thirteenth Chair (1929)Holmes Herbert and Conrad Nagel in The Thirteenth Chair (1929)Billie Dove and Holmes Herbert in Her Private Life (1929)Holmes Herbert, Ford Sterling, and Ruth Taylor in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1928)Pauline Frederick and Holmes Herbert in On Trial (1928)William Bakewell, Barbara Bedford, Holmes Herbert, Frank LaRue, Charles Starrett, and Walter Walker in Sons of Steel (1934)

Credit Score: Holmes Herbert

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Dr. Lanyon
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#NameScoreYearWinNomKnownWinsNomsVotes
1Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde13.0019327.61317751
2Johnny Belinda8.0019487.71125818
3Foreign Correspondent5.6319407.40626051
4The Invisible Man5.0019337.60044127
5The Life of Emile Zola4.5019377.131010007
6The Adventures of Robin Hood4.0019387.93457782
7The House of Fear3.7519457.2006173
8The Charlatan3.2519296.70069
9The Stratton Story3.0019497.1113627
10British Intelligence2.5019406.1001455