Is Sherlock's hair real?

Is Sherlock's hair real?

10 Fascinating Behind-The-Scenes Facts About Sherlock: The Abominable Bride. Remember what we said about Benedict looking forward to not having his trademark Sherlock hair in this special? Well, he got his wish as for the modern-set scenes the wavy locks he is sporting are actually a wig!

What color is Sherlock Holmes hair?

His natural hair colour is auburn. Cumberbatch often plays raven-haired characters (think Star Trek Into Darkness, The Hollow Crown and, of course, Sherlock) so it is surprising to hear that he actually has to dye his hair for those parts. Benedict's natural hair colour is a reddy-blonde auburn.

Does Sherlock Holmes marry?

“Of course we know that Sherlock never married anybody. If he did become engaged … it was probably the reason why he went immediately to Switzerland and jumped off the edge of a precipice.”

Is the Real Sherlock Holmes based on a real person?

• Here's the incredible life of Joseph Bell, the real Sherlock Holmes. Sherlock Holmes, one of the most famous and brilliant fictional detectives of all time, wasn't entirely fictional. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most prominent creation was heavily based on a real person, Dr. Joseph Bell.

What kind of hair did Sherlock have in Sherlock Holmes?

• Maybe some more detail-oriented Sherlockian could make a case for Rathbone's Sherlock being in the closet. But that hair, that bold choice of hair artistry in a time when most were wearing Army-grade buzz cuts and other more serious styles, that hair makes a statement.

How tall is Sherlock Holmes in real life?

• Sherlock Holmes is an extraordinary personality and the first real modern hero. Regarding his energy Holmes is similar to a giant feline – a black panther, for example. He is taller than six feet (around 183 cms). He is lean, his gait is easy and energetic. He is very athletic and has exceptional brawn.

Who was the inspiration for the character Sherlock Holmes?

• We've established that Joseph Bell was the inspiration for Sherlock Holmes, but we haven't discussed Dr. Watson at all. Dr. John Watson, Sherlock's fictional sidekick and scribe of his tales, was played by Arthur Conan Doyle, for a while at least.