Nicholas Rowe was born in 1966 in Edinburgh. He is best known for her performance in 1986 in “Young Sherlock Holmes”. His partner was the actress Lou Gish who died in 2006.
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peaks fluent Spanish, French and Portugese. Lives in London. Attended Bristol University (BA in Hispanic Studies). Has appeared in numerous British plays and television programs. Most recognized by Americans as Sherlock Holmes in Young Sherlock Holmes (1985). The son of a member of Parliament.
While a student at Britain’s prestigious Eton School, this son of a member of Parliament was among the seniors allowed to read for Young Sherlock Holmes (1985), his only starring role to date. Awaiting a follow-up, the aristocrat worked in a London office doing market research, and has worked only sporadically in films ever since.
Stars in “Nation”, a play based on the book by Terry Pratchett, at the National Theatre in London. [November 2009]
Stars in “Victory”, a play by Howard Barker, at the Arcola Theatre in London. [March 2009]