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Who is Mark Gatiss?

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Mark Gatiss (born 17 October 1966) is an English actor, comedian, screenwriter and novelist

Some of his notable works include writing for and acting in TV series Doctor Who and Sherlock, the latter of which he also co-created. He is a member of the comedy team The League of Gentlemen alongside Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton and co-writer Jeremy Dyson.

He is also known for playing Mycroft Holmes in BBC Series Sherlock. He appeared in season four of Game of Thrones in 2014 playing Tycho Nestoris and reprised this role in season five. In BBC’s 2015 hit Wolf Hall, Gatiss played King Henry VIII’s secretary Stephen Gardiner. He also appeared in Channel 4’s Coalition in 2015.

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Who is Culverton Smith?

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Culverton Smith is Sherlock’s new enemy

In episode 2 of series 4 of Sherlock (called The Lying Detective) Sherlock is meeting a new enemy, Culverton Smith. After Moriarty, Culverton Smith is the darkest Sherlock has yet to meet. He is played by British actor by Toby Jones.

Steven Moffat, writer of the Sherlock series, has the following to say about Culverton Smith:

He’s completely different. It’s a completely different character. He’s the darkest villain we’ve had. There was always something charming and engaging about Moriarty. There was something fascinating and actually amoral, rather than immoral, about Charles Augustus Magnussen. This guy is the purest evil. Sherlock is actually appalled by him. He’s the most evil villain we’ve had. I don’t think that when you see it, you will disagree. He’s horrific. (Source)

Who is Toby Jones?

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Toby Edward Heslewood Jones (born 7 September 1966) is an English actor

After appearing in supporting roles in films between 1992 and 2005, Jones made his breakthrough as Truman Capote in the biopic Infamous (2006). Since then, his films have included The Mist (2007), W. (2008), Frost/Nixon (2008), Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011), The Hunger Games (2012) and Dads Army (2016). He also provided the voice of Dobby in the Harry Potter films.

Jones television credits include the 2012 Titanic miniseries, Agent Carter, Wayward Pines and Doctor Who. He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film for his role as Alfred Hitchcock in The Girl (2012). In 2017 he plays villain Culverton Smith in Sherlock.

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Who is Moriarty?

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Jim Moriarty is a fictional character in the BBC’s Sherlock Holmes stories

James ‘Jim’ Moriarty (Andrew Scott) is the only “consulting criminal” in the world, a counterpoint to Sherlock‘s similarly unrivalled “consulting detective” and his primary antagonist. His interest in Sherlock borders on obsession, though he does not hesitate trying to kill him when he loses interest. Like Sherlock, he appears to be motivated by boredom rather than money or power.

He is also an excellent actor, frequently shown to have convinced others that he is someone else – indeed his first appearance occurs as a gay man whom Molly is seeing, and Sherlock does not realise his identity at the time. In “The Great Game”, Moriarty forces Sherlock to solve mysteries within a time limit, taking hostages to ensure that Sherlock is sufficiently motivated.

Mortiarty is played by Scottish actor Andrew Scott.

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Sherlock - Martin Freeman and Benedict Cumberbatch

What is Sherlock?

26/12/201604/01/2017 What is 1 Comment

Sherlock is a tv-series made by BBC

Sherlock

Sherlock is a very popular crime drama television series based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes detective stories. It has been created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss for the BBC and stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman as Doctor John Watson.

Until now ten episodes have been produced, and the first episode of the fourth series will air on the 1st of January 2017.

The series is immensely popular and has received very positive reviews. Sherlock has been nominated for numerous awards including: BAFTAs, Emmys, and a Golden Globe, winning several awards across a variety of categories.

Who is Martin Freeman?

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Martin Freeman is an English actor

Martin John Christopher Freeman (born 8 September 1971) became known for portraying Tim Canterbury in the original UK version of sitcom mockumentary The Office. These days he is known for playing Dr. John Watson opposite Benedict Cumberbatch‘ Sherlock in hugely popular British crime drama Sherlock. He also played Bilbo Baggins in Peter Jacksons The Hobbit film trilogy, and Lester Nygaard in the dark comedy-crime drama TV series Fargo.

Other notable film roles include the romantic comedy Love Actually (2003) and the comic science fiction film The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (2005).

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Who is Benedict Cumberbatch?

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Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch CBE (born 19 July 1976) is an English actor who has performed in film, television, theatre and radio

Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch CBE (born 19 July 1976) is an English actor who has performed in film, television, theatre and radio. He got his training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, obtaining a Master of Arts in Classical Acting. He has performed in several theatre plays and in 2015 he played Hamlet in a sold-out run at the Barbican Theatre, London.

Benedict Cumberbatch starred in several television series before playing Stephen Hawking in the television film Hawking in 2004. His major breakthrough came when he in 2010 starred as Sherlock Holmes in the hugely popular BBC series Sherlock.

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Who is Amanda Abbington?

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Amanda Abbington (born Amanda Jane Smith; February 1974) is an English actress

Amanda Abbington (born Amanda Jane Smith; February 1974) is an English actress. She is best known for playing Miss Mardle in Mr Selfridge and Mary Morstan in the BBC adaptation of Sherlock.

Amanda Abbington was the longtime partner of British actor Martin Freeman, whom she met on the set of the film Men Only in 2000. They appeared together on screen in productions such as The Debt, The Robinsons, The Good Night and Sherlock. They lived in Hertfordshire and have two children together.

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