Sherlock (TV) Cast
The cast of Sherlock. Updated on August 17, 2025.
207 actors
Benedict Cumberbatch
as Sherlock Holmes (12 episodes)

Benedict Cumberbatch takes on the role of Sherlock Holmes, a brilliant but eccentric detective living in modern-day London.

Martin Freeman
as John Watson (12 episodes)

Martin Freeman plays Dr. John Watson, a pragmatic army doctor who becomes Sherlock's trusted friend and confidant.

Una Stubbs
as Mrs. Hudson (13 episodes)

Una Stubbs appears as Mrs. Hudson, the landlady of 221B Baker Street who supports Sherlock and John.

Rupert Graves
as DI Greg Lestrade (13 episodes)

Rupert Graves is DI Greg Lestrade, a detective inspector at Scotland Yard who often works with Sherlock.

Louise Brealey
as Molly Hooper (13 episodes)

Louise Brealey portrays Molly Hooper, a pathologist at St. Bartholomew's Hospital who has a crush on Sherlock.

Mark Gatiss
as Mycroft Holmes (12 episodes)

Mark Gatiss plays Mycroft Holmes, Sherlock's older brother and a senior government official.

Andrew Scott
as Jim Moriarty (9 episodes)

Andrew Scott plays Jim Moriarty, Sherlock's arch-nemesis and a criminal mastermind.

Jonathan Aris
as Dr Anderson (6 episodes)

Jonathan Aris takes on the role of Dr. Anderson, a forensic specialist at Scotland Yard.

Vinette Robinson
as Sgt Sally Donovan (4 episodes)

Vinette Robinson is Sgt Sally Donovan, a police sergeant who is often skeptical of Sherlock.

Lara Pulver
as Irene Adler (3 episodes)

Lara Pulver portrays Irene Adler, a woman who challenges Sherlock with her intelligence and wit.

Tanya Moodie
as Ella (3 episodes)
Amanda Abbington
as Mary Morstan (6 episodes)

Amanda Abbington plays Mary Morstan, John Watson's wife with secrets of her own.

Deborah Moore
as Crying Woman (1 episode)
Lynn Farleigh
as Professor Cairns (1 episode)
John Sessions
as Kenny Prince (1 episode)
Zoe Telford
as Sarah (2 episodes)
Di Botcher
as Connie Prince (1 episode)
Doug Allen
as Joe (1 episode)
Haydn Gwynne
as Miss Wenceslas (1 episode)
Lars Mikkelsen
as Charles Magnussen (3 episodes)
Sharon Rooney
as Laura (1 episode)
Amelia Bullmore
as Dr Stapleton (1 episode)
Russell Tovey
as Henry Knight (1 episode)
Clive Mantle
as Dr Frankland (1 episode)
Ed Birch
as Tom (2 episodes)
Lindsay Duncan
as Lady Smallwood (3 episodes)
Stephen Wight
as Fletcher (1 episode)
Sian Brooke
as Elizabeth (2 episodes)
Toby Jones
as Culverton Smith (1 episode)
Simon Kunz
as Sir Edwin (3 episodes)
Sacha Dhawan
as Ajay (1 episode)
Marcia Warren
as Vivian (1 episode)
Eleanor Matsuura
as DI Hopkins (1 episode)
Timothy Carlton
as Mr. Holmes (3 episodes)
Charles Edwards
as David Welsborough (1 episode)
Amanda Root
as Emma Welsborough (1 episode)
Rob Callender
as Charlie Welsborough (1 episode)
Georgina Rylance
as Cornelia (1 episode)
Gina Bramhill
as Faith (1 episode)
Tom Brooke
as Bill Wiggins (2 episodes)
Art Malik
as Prison Governor (1 episode)
Wanda Ventham
as Mrs. Holmes (3 episodes)
Matthew Needham
as Bezza (1 episode)
Debbie Chazen
as Vicky (1 episode)
Miranda Hennessy
as Reporter (1 episode)
Siobhan Hewlett
as Helen (1 episode)
Indica Watson
as Little Eurus (1 episode)
Will Sharpe
as Corporal Lyons (1 episode)
William Scott-Masson
as Sir Jeffrey Patterson (1 episode)
Yasmine Akram
as Janine (2 episodes)
Alistair Petrie
as James Sholto (1 episode)
Victoria Wicks
as Margaret Patterson (1 episode)
Sean Joseph Young
as Gary (1 episode)
James Duncan
as Jimmy (1 episode)
Ruth Everett
as Political Aide (1 episode)
Syrus Lowe
as Political Aide (1 episode)
Katy Maw
as Beth Davenport (1 episode)
Ben Rufus Green
as Reporter (1 episode)
Pradeep Jey
as Reporter (1 episode)
Imogen Slaughter
as Reporter (1 episode)
David Nellist
as Mike Stamford (1 episode)
Gemma Chan
as Soo Lin Yao (1 episode)
Louise Breckon-Richards
as Jennifer Wilson (1 episode)
Al Weaver
as Andy Galbraith (1 episode)
Lisa McAllister
as Anthea (3 episodes)
Stanley Townsend
as Angelo (1 episode)
Bertie Carvel
as Seb Wilkes (1 episode)
Peter Brooke
as Taxi Passenger (1 episode)
Daniel Percival
as Eddie Van Coon (1 episode)
Paul Chequer
as DI Dimmock (2 episodes)
Phil Davis
as Jeff (1 episode)
Howard Coggins
as Brian Lukis (1 episode)
Janice Acquah
as Museum Director (1 episode)
Jack Bence
as Raz (1 episode)
John Macmillan
as Community Officer (1 episode)
Olivia Poulet
as Amanda (1 episode)
Jacqueline Chan
as Shopkeeper (1 episode)
Sarah Lam
as Opera Singer (1 episode)
Gillian Elisa
as Surgery Receptionist (1 episode)
Stefan Pejic
as Box Office Manager (1 episode)
Kemal Sylvester
as Tube Guard (1 episode)
San Shella
as Alan West (1 episode)
Lauren Rose Crace
as Lucy (1 episode)
Nicholas Gadd
as Scared Man (1 episode)
Caroline Trowbridge
as Mrs Monkford (1 episode)
Paul Albertson
as Mr Ewart (1 episode)
Rita Davies
as Blind Lady (1 episode)
Stefano Braschi
as Raoul (1 episode)
Jeany Spark
as Homeless Girl (1 episode)
Alison Lintott
as Julie (1 episode)
John Lebar
as Golem (1 episode)
Philip Starnier
as German Tourist (1 episode)
Joanna Burnett
as Tour Guide (1 episode)
Danny Webb
as DI Carter (1 episode)
Andrew Havill
as The Equerry (1 episode)
Todd Boyce
as Neilson (1 episode)
Oona Chaplin
as Jeanette (1 episode)
Richard Cunningham
as Timid Man (1 episode)
Rosemary Smith
as Married Woman (1 episode)
Simon Thorp
as Businessman (1 episode)
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