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Basil Rathbone

British actor
Date of Birth: 13.06.1892
Country: Great Britain

Content:
  1. Early Life and Education
  2. Theatrical Career
  3. Military Service
  4. Film Career
  5. The Sherlock Holmes Series
  6. Later Career
  7. 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.

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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 1911 in Ipswich, Suffolk. He went on to tour in the United States in 1912, playing various roles in Shakespearean plays. Upon returning to Britain, he continued to perform on stage until joining the British Army in 1915.

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

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