Holmes Herbert(1882-1956)
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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.