Jonny Lee Miller
Actor from Trainspotting and Elementary
Born
November 15th, 1972
52 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in England, pursued a career in acting, gaining recognition for performances in film and television. Achieved early acclaim for the role of Sick Boy in the movie 'Trainspotting'. Starred in the television series 'Elementary', portraying the character Sherlock Holmes alongside Lucy Liu. Also appeared in 'Hackers' and 'Warm Bodies', showcasing a range of roles across genres.
Played Sick Boy in 'Trainspotting'
Portrayed Sherlock Holmes in 'Elementary'
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