The British performer of the role of Sherlock Holmes died

At the age of 96, the English actor Douglas Wilmer, the famous performer of the role of Sherlock Holmes, died. This is reported today by The Hollywood Reporter .

Rip 7956) Douglas #wilmer Dies: Stage & amp; Screen #actor Long Associated with #sherlock #HOLMES WAS 96: 2016-3-31 https://t.co/sj1f6dc3sy

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The actor became famous for the role of Holmes in the BBC series, shot in the 60s of the last century. In 2012, he appeared in an episodic role on the screen with Sherlock performed by Benedict Cumberbetch. Douglas Wilmer also starred in blockbusters "Richard II" (1955), "Cleopatra" (1963), "El Sid" (1961), in the Bondian "Osminozhka" (1983).

Wilmer was an honorary member of the London Society of Sherlock Holmes, according to which Wilmer was the best performer of this role.