South African-born Basil Rathbone was the son of a British mining engineer working in Johannesburg. After a brief career as an insurance agent, the 19-year-old aspiring actor joined his cousin's repertory group. Read Full Biography
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The Hound of the Baskervilles
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Crazy House
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Hillbillies in a Haunted House
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Rhythm on the River
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Son of Frankenstein
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Tales of Terror
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The Great Mouse Detective
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Sherlock Holmes Faces Death
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The Pearl of Death
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The Scarlet Claw
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The Woman in Green
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Court Jester
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The Many Faces of Sherlock Holmes
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Autopsia de un Fantasma
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Soldier in Love
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Planet of Blood
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The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini
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Voyage to the Prehistoric Planet
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The Comedy of Terrors
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A Christmas Carol
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Pontius Pilate
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The Magic Sword
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Two Before Zero
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Mystic Prophesies and Nostradamus
| Year | Award | Category | Movie | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actor | If I Were King | Nominated |
| 1936 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actor | Romeo and Juliet | Nominated |
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