Mr. Rathbone is a famous actor best known for his role as BASIL in the classic film The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. He was born in 1892 and died in 1967. He was an English actor who had a long career in both stage and film. He was also a successful author, writing several books about his experiences in the theatre. He is remembered for his iconic portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in the 1939 film adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's novel.