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A-Z Index Hits 9000 + Entries

9/2/2024

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The A-Z of Sherlock Holmes Performers index has now been updated. To date, there is now in excess of 9000 entries for you to view right here. We collate all known instances of actors to have played Sherlock Holmes and Watson (including inspired by and parody) on film, radio, stage, television, animation, web shows and more!

Know of someone we missed? Get in touch to let us know!


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The Diogenes Documentaries: The Tell-Tale Holmes

18/10/2023

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 In this mini episode of The Diogenes Documentaries we look at the often overlooked connection between Sherlock Holmes and Edgar Allan Poe, and how it further disproves Watson's description of Holmes having 'Nil' knowledge of literature.
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The Diogenes Documentaries: Sherlockspeare

17/10/2023

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Dr. Watson famously notes that Holmes' knowledge of literature is 'Nil'. However, a closer examination of the stories brings this theory into question.

​In this mini episode of The Diogenes Documentaries, I reveal how the Sherlock-Shakespeare connection disproves this.
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The Diogenes Documentaries: The Diogenes Club

16/10/2023

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 In this mini episode of the Diogenes Documentaries we take a look at the title behind the series name and how it relates to the stories of Sherlock Holmes. 
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The Diogenes Documentaries: The One Fixed Point

15/10/2023

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A mini documentary examining the actors who played Watson to William Gillette's Sherlock Holmes, the first actor to play the role.

Remake of 2015 version.

Adapted from the essay by Howard Ostrom with narration by Lorna Halverson. 
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The Diogenes Documentaries: Voices in Darkness (History of Black Sherlock Holmes)

10/10/2023

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Today we have a mini documentary examining the rich, but little known, history of African-American Sherlock Holmes/Dr Watson actors and productions throughout history.  This is a remake of the original episode released in 2019.

Adaption of the original essay by Howard Ostrom & Ray Wilcockson.

Main narration by Leo Tabi with Justice Margowski as the voice of W.C Fields.


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The Diogenes Documentaries: K-Pop Sherlock

8/10/2023

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Over the past decade there has been a growing trend for K-Pop artists to dress up as Sherlock Holmes. This has been seen in music videos, live events, promotional posters, or even just on social media posts for fun.

Today we are taking a quick look at the surprisingly long list of artists and groups that have joined in the fun. Featuring the likes of SHINee, Woozi, Itzy, Golden Child, SVT, RM, Bang Chang, Kang Daniel, Boy Story, and more.

Adapted from the recent photo essay by Howard Ostrom and narrated by Calista Iman. 


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Musings of The Classic Sherlock Holmes Actor Collections: Basil Rathbone (Vol 5: Personal Life)

7/10/2023

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A compilation of all the musings I have recorded for Basil Rathbone talking about his personal life. Including his wife, his dog, society, and more. 

​Also featuring Sarah Kate Ford, Braden Worton, and Justice Margowski.

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Musings of The Classic Sherlock Holmes Actor Collections: Peter Cushing (Volume 5: Misc Musings)

7/10/2023

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All the misc musings I have recorded for Peter Cushing that don't quite fit into the categories. This includes the passing of his wife, advice to actors, his many screen deaths, Hollywood, meeting Prince Charles and more.

Also featuring Thea Solone, Sarah Kate Ford, and Lance Bulmer.

All readings sourced from Peter Cushing's autobiography.

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Musings of The Classic Sherlock Holmes Actor Collections: Buster Keaton (Vol 2: The Film Industry)

7/10/2023

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A compilation of all the recordings I have made with Buster Keaton talking about the film industry and more. This includes his acrobatic ability, working with the Marx Brothers, working as a Gag writer for MGM, preview audiences, The Electric House (1922 Film), The Buster Keaton Story (1957 film), Mack Sennett, and having his own film studio.

Also featuring James Hare, Kat Leroy, and Tony Muscoe. 

All readings sourced from Buster Keaton's autobiography
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