How well do you know your favorite authors? Sherlock Holmes might have originated from the pages of a book, but his character has thrived on screen as well. The detective’s adventures have captivated audiences in cinemas and on television worldwide.
From different eras and cultures, actors have portrayed Sherlock Holmes, giving the character distinct interpretations and showcasing the detective’s timeless appeal. Know more about prolific screen adaptations and the actors who brought Holmes to life.
Are you looking for more trivia? Explore more with our ‘Sherlock Holmes Literary Origins’ and ‘Sherlock Holmes Characters and Relationships’ categories. Don’t miss ‘Sherlock Holmes Storylines’ for intricate plot elements.
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Which movie is about Holmes and Watson at boarding school together?
Young Homes
Young Homes
Young Sherlock Holmes
Young Sherlock Holmes
Starter Homes
Starter Homes
Young Detective
Young Detective
The latest big screen adaptation was called?
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Homes
Sherlock Homes
Sherlock!
Sherlock!
Sherlock Rules
Sherlock Rules
Sidney Edward Paget was the what for the original Holmes stories?
Translator
Translator
Ghostwriter
Ghostwriter
Publisher
Publisher
Illustrator
Illustrator
Where is the USA series Elementary set?
London
London
Rio
Rio
New York
New York
Boston
Boston
In the futuristic TV show Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century Dr Watson is a what?
Fish
Fish
Robot
Robot
Iron Man
Iron Man
Hologram
Hologram
Who plays Dr Watson to Benedict Cumberbatch’s Holmes?
Martin Freely
Martin Freely
Martin Freidman
Martin Freidman
Martin Freeman
Martin Freeman
Martin Frome
Martin Frome
Which actor who played Sherlock Holmes in movies?
Basil Rathbone
Basil Rathbone
Basil Rittman
Basil Rittman
Basil Matchstick
Basil Matchstick
Basil Rathmuscle
Basil Rathmuscle
Lucy Liu pays which part in Elementary?
Dr Joan Watson
Dr Joan Watson
Dr Jill Ward
Dr Jill Ward
Dr Jane Wilson
Dr Jane Wilson
Dr Jean Winsome
Dr Jean Winsome
In the Case of the Silk Stocking in 2004 Holmes was played by who?
Rupert Ellis
Rupert Ellis
Rupert Everett
Rupert Everett
Rupert Edison
Rupert Edison
Rupert Entwhistle
Rupert Entwhistle
Which character played Sherlock Holmes in a Muppet sketch?
Ralph the Frog
Ralph the Frog
Ralph the Cow
Ralph the Cow
Ralph the Dog
Ralph the Dog
Ralph the Cat
Ralph the Cat
Vasily Livanov played Holmes in a series of TV movies in which country?
Chile
Chile
Spain
Spain
Russia
Russia
England
England
Which actor played Dr Watson in the comedy Without A Clue?
Ben Kingboy
Ben Kingboy
Ben Kinging
Ben Kinging
Ben Kingsley
Ben Kingsley
Ben Kingston
Ben Kingston
Who played Sherlock Holmes in the 1950’s USA TV series?
Ronald Howdon
Ronald Howdon
Ronald Howard
Ronald Howard
Ronald Howitzer
Ronald Howitzer
Ronald Horman
Ronald Horman
Who stars as Sherlock Holmes in Elementary?
Tommy Lee Jones
Tommy Lee Jones
Johnny Lee Morton
Johnny Lee Morton
John Lee Martin
John Lee Martin
Johnny Lee Miller
Johnny Lee Miller
The BBC TV series Sherlock is set in which time?
Present Day
Present Day
The Future
The Future
Prohibition
Prohibition
Medieval Times
Medieval Times
Which actor has played Sherlock Holmes in the movies?
Basil Rathbone
Basil Rathbone
Basil Rathmuscle
Basil Rathmuscle
Basil Matchstick
Basil Matchstick
Basil Rittman
Basil Rittman
Who played Holmes in the comedy Without a Clue?
Michael Stick
Michael Stick
Michael Pole
Michael Pole
Michael Carney
Michael Carney
Michael Caine
Michael Caine
Which James Bond actor played Holmes in the 1976 movie?
Roger Moon
Roger Moon
Roger Moore
Roger Moore
Roger Morton
Roger Morton
Roger Morrison
Roger Morrison
The name of the 1976 movie was Sherlock Holmes in …..?
New York
New York
New Jefferson
New Jefferson
New Jersey
New Jersey
New Orleans
New Orleans
Which USA author wrote a short story where Dr Watson solved the crime not Holmes?
Stephen King
Stephen King
Stephen Duke
Stephen Duke
Stephen Prince
Stephen Prince
Stephen Queen
Stephen Queen
The TV show set in the present day based on Sherlock Holmes is. what?
Elementary
Elementary
Epiphany
Epiphany
Electric
Electric
Elegant
Elegant
The 1979 movie Murder by Decree had Holmes and Watson on the trail of who?
Jack the Rapper
Jack the Rapper
Jack the Reaper
Jack the Reaper
Jack the Rupper
Jack the Rupper
Jack the Ripper
Jack the Ripper
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