Portrait of Basil Rathbone

Basil Rathbone

Bio: Sir Basil Rathbone, KBE, MC, Kt (13 June 1892, Johannesburg – 21 July 1967, New York City) was an English actor. He rose to prominence in England as a Shakespearean stage actor and went on to appear in over 70 films, primarily costume dramas, swashbucklers, and, occasionally, horror films
Born: Tue, Jun 14 1892
Birthplace: Johannesburg, South African Republic

Death: Fri, Jul 21 1967
Basil Rathbone is 75 years old
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Poster of The Adventures of Errol Flynn
The Adventures of Errol Flynn
Basil Rathbone would have been no older than 75 in The Adventures of Errol Flynn as 'Self / Various Roles (archive sound) (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 05 2005
Poster of In the Footsteps of Sherlock Holmes
In the Footsteps of Sherlock Holmes
Basil Rathbone would have been no older than 75 in In the Footsteps of Sherlock Holmes
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 01 1996
Poster of Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook
Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook
Basil Rathbone would have been no older than 75 in Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook as 'Baron Wolf von Frankenstein (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of The Great Mouse Detective
The Great Mouse Detective
Basil Rathbone would have been no older than 75 in The Great Mouse Detective as 'Sherlock Holmes (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 02 1986
Poster of The Many Faces of Sherlock Holmes
The Many Faces of Sherlock Holmes
Basil Rathbone would have been no older than 75 in The Many Faces of Sherlock Holmes as 'Sherlock Holmes (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of The Horror of It All
The Horror of It All
Basil Rathbone would have been no older than 75 in The Horror of It All as 'Carmichael (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 23 1983
Poster of The Horror Show
The Horror Show
Basil Rathbone would have been no older than 75 in The Horror Show as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 06 1979
Poster of Madhouse
Madhouse
Basil Rathbone would have been no older than 75 in Madhouse as 'Basil (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 22 1974
Poster of Autopsy of a Ghost
Autopsy of a Ghost
Basil Rathbone would have been no older than 75 in Autopsy of a Ghost as 'Canuto Pérez'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 07 1968
Poster of The Movie Orgy
The Movie Orgy
Basil Rathbone would have been no older than 75 in The Movie Orgy as 'Self (archival footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of Hillbillys in a Haunted House
Hillbillys in a Haunted House
Basil Rathbone was 74 in Hillbillys in a Haunted House as 'Gregor'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1967
Poster of Soldier in Love
Soldier in Love
Basil Rathbone was 74 in Soldier in Love as 'Duke of York'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 26 1967
Poster of The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini
The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini
Basil Rathbone was 73 in The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini as 'Reginald Ripper'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 06 1966
Poster of Queen of Blood
Queen of Blood
Basil Rathbone was 73 in Queen of Blood as 'Dr. Farraday'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 1966
Poster of Voyage to the Prehistoric Planet
Voyage to the Prehistoric Planet
Basil Rathbone was 73 in Voyage to the Prehistoric Planet as 'Prof. Hartman, Lunar 7'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 01 1965
Poster of The Son of Frankenstein
The Son of Frankenstein
Basil Rathbone was 72 in The Son of Frankenstein as 'Frankenstein (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1965
Poster of The Comedy of Terrors
The Comedy of Terrors
Basil Rathbone was 71 in The Comedy of Terrors as 'John F. Black'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 22 1964
Poster of Two Before Zero
Two Before Zero
Basil Rathbone was 70 in Two Before Zero
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 31 1962
Poster of Tales of Terror
Tales of Terror
Basil Rathbone was 70 in Tales of Terror as 'Carmichael ("The Case of M. Valdemar")'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 04 1962
Poster of The Magic Sword
The Magic Sword
Basil Rathbone was 69 in The Magic Sword as 'Lodac'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1962
Poster of Pontius Pilate
Pontius Pilate
Basil Rathbone was 69 in Pontius Pilate as 'Caiaphas'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 15 1962
Poster of Victoria Regina
Victoria Regina
Basil Rathbone was 69 in Victoria Regina as 'Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli (Lord Beaconsfield)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 30 1961
Poster of The Black Cat
The Black Cat
Basil Rathbone was 67 in The Black Cat
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1960
Poster of A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Basil Rathbone was 67 in A Christmas Carol as 'Scrooge'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 27 1959
Poster of The Last Hurrah
The Last Hurrah
Basil Rathbone was 66 in The Last Hurrah as 'Norman Cass Sr.'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1958
Poster of Aladdin
Aladdin
Basil Rathbone was 65 in Aladdin as 'Emperor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1958
Poster of Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates
Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates
Basil Rathbone was 65 in Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates as 'Dr. Boekman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 09 1958
Poster of The Lark
The Lark
Basil Rathbone was 64 in The Lark as 'Chief Inquisitor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 10 1957
Poster of The Stingiest Man in Town
The Stingiest Man in Town
Basil Rathbone was 64 in The Stingiest Man in Town as 'Ebenezer Scrooge'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 23 1956
Poster of The Black Sleep
The Black Sleep
Basil Rathbone was 64 in The Black Sleep as 'Sir Joel Cadman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 15 1956
Poster of The Court Jester
The Court Jester
Basil Rathbone was 63 in The Court Jester as 'Sir Ravenhurst'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 24 1955
Poster of We're No Angels
We're No Angels
Basil Rathbone was 63 in We're No Angels as 'Andre Trochard'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 07 1955
Poster of A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Basil Rathbone was 62 in A Christmas Carol as 'Marley's Ghost'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1954
Poster of The General's Boots
The General's Boots
Basil Rathbone was 62 in The General's Boots as 'General Lee'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 1954
Poster of Casanova's Big Night
Casanova's Big Night
Basil Rathbone was 61 in Casanova's Big Night as 'Lucio / Narrator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 07 1954
Poster of The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
Basil Rathbone was 57 in The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad as 'Narrator (segment "The Wind in the Willows")'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 05 1949
Poster of The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows
Basil Rathbone was 56 in The Wind in the Willows as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 10 1949
Poster of Dressed to Kill
Dressed to Kill
Basil Rathbone was 53 in Dressed to Kill as 'Sherlock Holmes'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 24 1946
Poster of Heartbeat
Heartbeat
Basil Rathbone was 53 in Heartbeat as 'Professor Aristide'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1946
Poster of Terror by Night
Terror by Night
Basil Rathbone was 53 in Terror by Night as 'Sherlock Holmes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1946
Poster of Pursuit to Algiers
Pursuit to Algiers
Basil Rathbone was 53 in Pursuit to Algiers as 'Sherlock Holmes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 1945
Poster of The Woman in Green
The Woman in Green
Basil Rathbone was 53 in The Woman in Green as 'Sherlock Holmes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 15 1945
Poster of The House of Fear
The House of Fear
Basil Rathbone was 52 in The House of Fear as 'Sherlock Holmes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 1945
Poster of Frenchman's Creek
Frenchman's Creek
Basil Rathbone was 52 in Frenchman's Creek as 'Lord Rockingham'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 20 1944
Poster of The Pearl of Death
The Pearl of Death
Basil Rathbone was 52 in The Pearl of Death as 'Sherlock Holmes'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1944
Poster of Bathing Beauty
Bathing Beauty
Basil Rathbone was 52 in Bathing Beauty as 'George Adams'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 27 1944
Poster of The Scarlet Claw
The Scarlet Claw
Basil Rathbone was 51 in The Scarlet Claw as 'Sherlock Holmes'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 18 1944
Poster of The Spider Woman
The Spider Woman
Basil Rathbone was 51 in The Spider Woman as 'Sherlock Holmes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1943
Poster of Crazy House
Crazy House
Basil Rathbone was 51 in Crazy House as 'Sherlock Holmes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1943
Poster of Sherlock Holmes Faces Death
Sherlock Holmes Faces Death
Basil Rathbone was 51 in Sherlock Holmes Faces Death as 'Sherlock Holmes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1943
Poster of Above Suspicion
Above Suspicion
Basil Rathbone was 50 in Above Suspicion as 'Sig von Aschenhausen'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 31 1943
Poster of Sherlock Holmes in Washington
Sherlock Holmes in Washington
Basil Rathbone was 50 in Sherlock Holmes in Washington as 'Sherlock Holmes'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 24 1943
Poster of Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
Basil Rathbone was 50 in Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon as 'Sherlock Holmes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1942
Poster of Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood No. 6
Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood No. 6
Basil Rathbone was 50 in Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood No. 6 as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 05 1942
Poster of Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror
Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror
Basil Rathbone was 50 in Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror as 'Sherlock Holmes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1942
Poster of Crossroads
Crossroads
Basil Rathbone was 50 in Crossroads as 'Henri Sarrou'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 23 1942
Poster of Fingers at the Window
Fingers at the Window
Basil Rathbone was 49 in Fingers at the Window as 'Cesar Ferrari / Dr. H. Santelle'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 22 1942
Poster of Paris Calling
Paris Calling
Basil Rathbone was 49 in Paris Calling as 'Andre Benoit'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 04 1941
Poster of International Lady
International Lady
Basil Rathbone was 49 in International Lady as 'Reggie Oliver'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 16 1941
Poster of The Black Cat
The Black Cat
Basil Rathbone was 48 in The Black Cat as 'Montague Hartley'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1941
Poster of The Mad Doctor
The Mad Doctor
Basil Rathbone was 48 in The Mad Doctor as 'Dr. George Sebastian / Dr. Langamann'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1940
Poster of The Mark of Zorro
The Mark of Zorro
Basil Rathbone was 48 in The Mark of Zorro as 'Captain Esteban Pasquale'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 1940
Poster of Rhythm on the River
Rhythm on the River
Basil Rathbone was 48 in Rhythm on the River as 'Oliver Courtney'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 28 1940
Poster of Tower of London
Tower of London
Basil Rathbone was 47 in Tower of London as 'Richard - Duke of Gloucester'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 1939
Poster of Rio
Rio
Basil Rathbone was 47 in Rio as 'Paul Reynard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1939
Poster of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Basil Rathbone was 47 in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes as 'Sherlock Holmes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1939
Poster of The Sun Never Sets
The Sun Never Sets
Basil Rathbone was 46 in The Sun Never Sets as 'Clive Randolph'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 31 1939
Poster of The Hound of the Baskervilles
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Basil Rathbone was 46 in The Hound of the Baskervilles as 'Sherlock Holmes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 1939
Poster of Son of Frankenstein
Son of Frankenstein
Basil Rathbone was 46 in Son of Frankenstein as 'Baron Wolf von Frankenstein'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 13 1939
Poster of Breakdowns of 1938
Breakdowns of 1938
Basil Rathbone was 46 in Breakdowns of 1938 as 'Basil (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 31 1938
Poster of The Dawn Patrol
The Dawn Patrol
Basil Rathbone was 46 in The Dawn Patrol as 'Maj. Brand'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 24 1938
Poster of If I Were King
If I Were King
Basil Rathbone was 46 in If I Were King as 'King Louis XI'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 28 1938
Poster of The Adventures of Robin Hood
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Basil Rathbone was 45 in The Adventures of Robin Hood as 'Sir Guy of Gisbourne'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 13 1938
Poster of The Adventures of Marco Polo
The Adventures of Marco Polo
Basil Rathbone was 45 in The Adventures of Marco Polo as 'Ahmed'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 07 1938
Poster of Tovarich
Tovarich
Basil Rathbone was 45 in Tovarich as 'Commissar Dimitri Gorotchenko'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1937
Poster of Make a Wish
Make a Wish
Basil Rathbone was 45 in Make a Wish as 'Johnny Selden'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1937
Poster of Confession
Confession
Basil Rathbone was 45 in Confession as 'Michael Michailow'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 19 1937
Poster of Love from a Stranger
Love from a Stranger
Basil Rathbone was 44 in Love from a Stranger as 'Gerald Lovell'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 18 1937
Poster of The Garden of Allah
The Garden of Allah
Basil Rathbone was 44 in The Garden of Allah as 'Count Ferdinand Anteoni'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 14 1936
Poster of Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet
Basil Rathbone was 44 in Romeo and Juliet as 'Tybalt'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 03 1936
Poster of Private Number
Private Number
Basil Rathbone was 43 in Private Number as 'Thomas Wroxton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1936
Poster of Captain Blood
Captain Blood
Basil Rathbone was 43 in Captain Blood as 'Levasseur'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 26 1935
Poster of A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities
Basil Rathbone was 43 in A Tale of Two Cities as 'Marquis St. Evremonde'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1935
Poster of Kind Lady
Kind Lady
Basil Rathbone was 43 in Kind Lady as 'Henry Abbott'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 1935
Poster of A Feather in Her Hat
A Feather in Her Hat
Basil Rathbone was 43 in A Feather in Her Hat as 'Captain Randolph Courtney'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1935
Poster of The Last Days of Pompeii
The Last Days of Pompeii
Basil Rathbone was 43 in The Last Days of Pompeii as 'Pontius Pilate'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 1935
Poster of Anna Karenina
Anna Karenina
Basil Rathbone was 43 in Anna Karenina as 'Alexei Alexandrovitch Karenin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1935
Poster of David Copperfield
David Copperfield
Basil Rathbone was 42 in David Copperfield as 'Mr. Edward Murdstone'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 1935
Poster of Loyalties
Loyalties
Basil Rathbone was 41 in Loyalties as 'Ferdinand de Levis'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 02 1933
Poster of One Precious Year
One Precious Year
Basil Rathbone was 40 in One Precious Year as 'Derek Nagel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1933
Poster of After the Ball
After the Ball
Basil Rathbone was 40 in After the Ball as 'Jack Harrowby'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 1932
Poster of A Woman Commands
A Woman Commands
Basil Rathbone was 39 in A Woman Commands as 'Capt. Alex Pastitsch'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 1932
Poster of Sin Takes a Holiday
Sin Takes a Holiday
Basil Rathbone was 38 in Sin Takes a Holiday as 'Reginald 'Reggie' Durant'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 10 1930
Poster of A Lady Surrenders
A Lady Surrenders
Basil Rathbone was 38 in A Lady Surrenders as 'Carl Vandry'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 06 1930
Poster of The Lady of Scandal
The Lady of Scandal
Basil Rathbone was 37 in The Lady of Scandal as 'Edward'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 24 1930
Poster of The Flirting Widow
The Flirting Widow
Basil Rathbone was 37 in The Flirting Widow as 'Col. Smith'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 11 1930
Poster of A Notorious Affair
A Notorious Affair
Basil Rathbone was 37 in A Notorious Affair as 'Paul Gherardi'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 26 1930
Poster of This Mad World
This Mad World
Basil Rathbone was 37 in This Mad World as 'Paul Parisot'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 1930
Poster of The Bishop Murder Case
The Bishop Murder Case
Basil Rathbone was 37 in The Bishop Murder Case as 'Philo Vance'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 31 1929
Poster of The Last of Mrs. Cheyney
The Last of Mrs. Cheyney
Basil Rathbone was 37 in The Last of Mrs. Cheyney as 'Lord Arthur Dilling'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 06 1929
Poster of The Great Deception
The Great Deception
Basil Rathbone was 34 in The Great Deception as 'Rizzio'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 26 1926
Poster of The Masked Bride
The Masked Bride
Basil Rathbone was 33 in The Masked Bride as 'Antoine'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 13 1925
Poster of Trouping with Ellen
Trouping with Ellen
Basil Rathbone was 32 in Trouping with Ellen as 'Tony Winterslip'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 05 1924
Poster of The Loves of Mary, Queen of Scots
The Loves of Mary, Queen of Scots
Basil Rathbone was 31 in The Loves of Mary, Queen of Scots as 'Undetermined Subordinate Role'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 04 1924
Poster of The School for Scandal
The School for Scandal
Basil Rathbone was 31 in The School for Scandal as 'Joseph Surface'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 12 1923
Poster of The Fruitful Vine
The Fruitful Vine
Basil Rathbone was 29 in The Fruitful Vine as 'Don Cesare Carelli'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1921
Poster of Innocent
Innocent
Basil Rathbone was 28 in Innocent as 'Amadis de Jocelyn'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 1921

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Summer Fun
Summer Fun
Basil Rathbone was 74+ in Summer Fun
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 22 1966
Poster of Burke's Law
Burke's Law
Basil Rathbone was 71+ in Burke's Law as 'Milo James'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1963
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Basil Rathbone was 70+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of Dr. Kildare
Dr. Kildare
Basil Rathbone was 69+ in Dr. Kildare as 'Frederick Foray'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1961
Poster of Tales from Dickens
Tales from Dickens
Basil Rathbone was 66+ in Tales from Dickens as 'Scrooge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 1959
Poster of DuPont Show of the Month
DuPont Show of the Month
Basil Rathbone was 65+ in DuPont Show of the Month as 'Emperor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1957
Poster of Screen Director's Playhouse
Screen Director's Playhouse
Basil Rathbone was 63+ in Screen Director's Playhouse as 'Paul Charters'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1955
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Basil Rathbone was 59+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Inquisitor, Dr. Boekman, Lord Beaconsfield, The Duke of York'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Basil Rathbone was 59+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars as 'Self - Host / General Lee, The Jewel Thief'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951
Poster of The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program
Basil Rathbone was 58+ in The Jack Benny Program as 'Basil Rathbone'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 28 1950
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Basil Rathbone was 58+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Frampton, Sir Paul Maxim, Ambrose Wallington'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of Your Show of Shows
Your Show of Shows
Basil Rathbone was 57+ in Your Show of Shows
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 25 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Basil Rathbone was 57+ in What's My Line? as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of Lights Out
Lights Out
Basil Rathbone was 57+ in Lights Out
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 19 1949
Poster of Suspense
Suspense
Basil Rathbone was 56+ in Suspense as 'Dr. Jekyll / Mr. Hyde, Sherlock Holmes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 06 1949
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Basil Rathbone was 56+ in Studio One as 'Hazelton Crome'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948