Basil Rathbone

Basil Rathbone (June 13, 1892 – July 21, 1967) was an English actor most famous for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes and swashbuckler film villain roles.

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June 13 - 1892 - July 21 - 1967 - English - Actor - Sherlock Holmes - Swashbuckler

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He was born Philip St. John Basil Rathbone in Johannesburg, South Africa, a son of Edgar Philip Rathbone and Anna Barbara George. His younger sister and brother were Beatrice Rathbone and John Rathbone.

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Rathbone was married to actress Marion Foreman (married 1914-divorced 1926) and writer Ouida Bergere (married 1927-his death 1967).

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Marion Foreman - 1914 - 1926 - Ouida Bergere - 1927 - 1967

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He and Foreman had one son, Rodion Rathbone, and he and Bergere had one adopted daughter, Cynthia Rathbone.

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Rodion Rathbone - Cynthia Rathbone

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He died of a heart attack at his home in New York City. He is interred in the Ferncliff Cemetery, Hartsdale, New York.

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New York City - Ferncliff Cemetery - Hartsdale, New York

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