Nigel Bruce was an actor who is best known for his portrayal of Dr. Watson in the Sherlock Holmes films of the 1930s and 1940s. He appeared alongside Basil Rathbone in fourteen films, beginning with The Hound of the Baskervilles in 1939. Bruce was a veteran of the British stage, having made his debut in 1906. He also had a successful career in Hollywood, appearing in films such as The Adventures of Robin Hood and Rebecca.