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But hes also Sherlocks link to normal, emotional human life.
Victorian men will literally look at Holmes and Watson and say, Hell yeah!
Holmes is disinterested in explaining himself to anyone that is, anyone except his dear Dr. Watson.
In CBSsWatson, set to premiere this weekend, that intimacy has been severed.
14.Robert Duvall,The Seven-Per-Cent Solution(1976)
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Its a delicious romp that nevertheless grades pretty poorly on this lists unique criteria.
His performance evokes the same vibes as Aaron Taylor-Johnsons divisive but memorable appearance inNosferatu.
13.Hubert Willis, Silent-Era Films (19211923)
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He appeared in 45 short-film adaptations and the 1922 feature-lengthHound of the Baskervillesduring the silent era.
12.Colin Blakely,The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes(1970)
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11.Nigel Bruce, Golden Age Films (19391946)
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History has been long divided on Nigel Bruces residence as Dr. Watson.
Like,is this really the bedside mannerwe want Dr. Watson to have?
10.Joanne Woodward,They Might Be Giants(1971)
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9.Jude Law,Sherlock Holmes, A Game of Shadows(20092011)
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This is also as dashing as Dr. Watson gets.
8.David Riley, FrogwaresSherlock HolmesSeries (20042012)
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The game is afootin more ways than one inAdventures of Sherlock Holmesby Ukrainian game developer Frogwares.
7.Ben Kingsley,Without a Clue(1988)
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6.Andre Morell,The Hound of the Baskervilles(1959)
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A visually splendid, devilishly entertaining film from the gothic kings at Hammer Film Productions.
5.Robert Sean Leonard,House(20042012)
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Houses diagnostics team (Leonards Dr. James Wilson is head of oncology).
BeforeSherlock, this was the defining Holmes bromance on TV.
4.Lucy Liu,Elementary(20122019)
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3.Martin Freeman,Sherlock(20102017)
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Martin Freemans sardonic, deadpan wit was a key factor inThe OfficeU.K.
2.Edward Hardwicke, Granada Television (19861994)
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Hardwickes Watson is unassuming but arresting, a strong dramatic presence that complements Bretts eccentric, received pronunciation.
1.James Mason,Murder by Decree(1979)
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