William Gillette was an actor from the United States, best known for Sherlock Holmes [play].
Quick Facts About William Gillette
Born
July 24, 1853
Died
April 29, 1937
Nationality
United States
Profession
Actor
Notable works
Sherlock Holmes [play]
About William Gillette
William Hooker Gillette was an American actor-manager, playwright, and stage manager in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is best remembered for portraying Sherlock Holmes on stage and in a 1916 silent film.
