Nicholas James Sebastian Rowe (born 22 November 1966) is a British actor. At the start of his career he appeared as the lead in the 1985 film '' Young Sherlock Holmes''.

Early life and education

Rowe was born in

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, Scotland, to English parents Alison, a singer, and

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, a

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and editor. He received his formal education at

Eton College Eton College () is a Public school (United Kingdom), public school in Eton, Berkshire, England. It was founded in 1440 by Henry VI of England, Henry VI under the name ''Kynge's College of Our Ladye of Eton besyde Windesore'',Nevill, p. 3 ff. i ...

, where he acted in school productions, and subsequently received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Hispanic studies from the

University of Bristol , mottoeng = earningpromotes one's innate power (from Horace, ''Ode 4.4'') , established = 1595 – Merchant Venturers School1876 – University College, Bristol1909 – received royal charter , type ...

Career

Rowe has appeared in a variety of films, television dramas and plays. He played

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's film '' Young Sherlock Holmes'', having read for the part while still at school. He returned to the role of Sherlock Holmes 30 years later in the 2015 film ''

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'', in which he played the part in a film that the "real" Mr. Holmes, now a 93-year-old (played by

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) goes to see at a theatre.

Personal life

Rowe was the partner of

Lou Gish Lou Gish (27 May 1967 – 20 February 2006) was an English stage, film and television actress. Biography She was born Louise Mikel Henrietta Marie Curram in 1967, the elder daughter of actors Sheila Gish and Roland Curram. She was raised ...

for six years until her death from cancer in February 2006.Laird, Fiona (February 25, 2006)
"Lou Gish: Actress of intelligence and grit"
''

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''. Rowe is married with a daughter (born 2009).

Filmography

Films

Television

Theatre

TV guest appearances

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Rowe, Nicholas 1966 births Living people People educated at Eton College People from Crouch End Male actors from Edinburgh Scottish male film actors Scottish male television actors Scottish people of English descent