To: BAFTA (The British Academy of Film and Television Arts).
BAFTA 4 JB is a partnership of several people from around the world, who are campaigning to see that Jeremy Brett, one of Britain's best-loved actors, who died in September 1995, is given the recognition he deserves for his 41 years of acting on stage, TV, and film, by asking BAFTA to give him a Posthumous Award. Within 3 weeks of starting our campaign, we gathered over 500 signatures from all over the world. This in itself was a testament to the love and respect that Jeremy Brett has for his master-class acting career. Most noticeably we have the support of many people and societies, some highly influential. To name but a few of them: actors Stephen Fry, Edward Hardwicke, David Burke, Timothy West, author Paul D. Gilbert, and several Sherlock Holmes Societies, including The Sherlock Holmes Society of London, the exclusive and upon invitation only Baker Street Irregulars Society, and La Société Sherlock Holmes de France and its chairman, Thierry Saint-Joanis, who, in 1993-1994, successfully campaigned to have Jeremy awarded the French Légion d’honneur.Very early on in our campaign, we were notified that our early success had been highlighted to BAFTA, who responded by saying that they do not award Posthumous BAFTAs after a certain length of time. We find itis morally wrong for BAFTA to only give an award to someone who has recently died, but not honour those who died earlier. It is an insult to everyone in the world of acting and show-business, and it is also an infringement on the very notion of equality. It should be known that there is also precedence for Posthumous Awards from foreign award bodies such as the Academy Awards, and also the French Césars, who, at their 1987 ceremony, honoured the outstanding actor Jean Gabin, who passed away in 1976.
We know that there is a lot of feeling from many people around the globe regarding the fact that Jeremy Brett was never honoured during his lifetime. We would like to underline the fact that it is not just the fans who feel this way, but also fellow actors. Mr. Edward Hardwicke, who starred alongside Jeremy in Granada Television’s successful Sherlock Holmes series, has frequently voiced his disappointment and surprise at the fact that no BAFTA was awarded Jeremy for his outstanding performances throughout his career.
We are asking you to help us to persuade BAFTA to recognise Jeremy Brett's contribution to stage, film, and television. We think it is time to finally applaud the legacy left behind by one of Britain's best-loved actors.
Thank you
BAFTA 4 JB
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Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
February 24, 2011
January 12, 2011
The growth of this campaign has confirmed that there is significant professional and public interest in reviewing the current BAFTA policy. I am now drafting a formal request to the selection committee to request a meeting regarding this specific precedent.
Reached 100 supporters
November 17, 2010
12 Comments
I want to support this petition but the site does not accept my password. I see from previous comments this is an ongoing situation which should be rectified immediately.
Jeremy Brett is Sherlock Holmes! But he was also realistic in any other roles. He never act. He became the character. Pure talent
Great Jeremy Brett - a very remarkable actor. With his interpretation of Sherlock Holmes he gave us the best Holmes ever, most compelling, enchanting, unforgetable. He made Holmes became alive in a way, no one did ever. Splendid! Elementary! But I can't sign that petition, it does not work... sadly...
I wholeheartedly support this. Jeremy Brett is the quintessential Sherlock Holmes. I cannot sign the petition as the site will not recognize my password. However... GIVE HIM THE BAFTA HE DESERVES!
I support this petition, though I'm from a different country, and the webform shows problems with the password. Jeremy is the quintessential Holmes, I can't imagine anyone else in this role. He deserves to be awarded more than anyone else!
To give the arts a place and standing in British historical culture. The cancel culture is destroying our arts. Jeramy is an iconic actor & has dedicated his life & craft to perfecting the Holmes character. Mr Brett should be celebrated & be remembered for this contribution to the arts. Let’s not make this political, but fair, respectful and the obvious right thing to do…👍
If any one actor deserved a BAFTA (if not a knighthood) it was superb Jeremy Brett. He was not only versatile but has become legendary for his dedicated portrayal of Conan-Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes for which he has millions of fans who value his work and dedication to all the many roles he played.🌹
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To: BAFTA (The British Academy of Film and Television Arts).
BAFTA 4 JB is a partnership of several people from around the world, who are campaigning to see that Jeremy Brett, one of Britain's best-loved actors, who died in September 1995, is given the recognition he deserves for his 41 years of acting on stage, TV, and film, by asking BAFTA to give him a Posthumous Award. Within 3 weeks of starting our campaign, we gathered over 500 signatures from all over the world. This in itself was a testament to the love and respect that Jeremy Brett has for his master-class acting career. Most noticeably we have the support of many people and societies, some highly influential. To name but a few of them: actors Stephen Fry, Edward Hardwicke, David Burke, Timothy West, author Paul D. Gilbert, and several Sherlock Holmes Societies, including The Sherlock Holmes Society of London, the exclusive and upon invitation only Baker Street Irregulars Society, and La Société Sherlock Holmes de France and its chairman, Thierry Saint-Joanis, who, in 1993-1994, successfully campaigned to have Jeremy awarded the French Légion d’honneur.Very early on in our campaign, we were notified that our early success had been highlighted to BAFTA, who responded by saying that they do not award Posthumous BAFTAs after a certain length of time. We find itis morally wrong for BAFTA to only give an award to someone who has recently died, but not honour those who died earlier. It is an insult to everyone in the world of acting and show-business, and it is also an infringement on the very notion of equality. It should be known that there is also precedence for Posthumous Awards from foreign award bodies such as the Academy Awards, and also the French Césars, who, at their 1987 ceremony, honoured the outstanding actor Jean Gabin, who passed away in 1976.
We know that there is a lot of feeling from many people around the globe regarding the fact that Jeremy Brett was never honoured during his lifetime. We would like to underline the fact that it is not just the fans who feel this way, but also fellow actors. Mr. Edward Hardwicke, who starred alongside Jeremy in Granada Television’s successful Sherlock Holmes series, has frequently voiced his disappointment and surprise at the fact that no BAFTA was awarded Jeremy for his outstanding performances throughout his career.
We are asking you to help us to persuade BAFTA to recognise Jeremy Brett's contribution to stage, film, and television. We think it is time to finally applaud the legacy left behind by one of Britain's best-loved actors.
Thank you
BAFTA 4 JB
MEMBERS OF THE ACTING INDUSTRY MAY CONTINUE TO SIGN HERE.
MEMBERS OF SHERLOCK HOLMES SOCIETIES AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATIONS MAY CONTINUE TO SIGN HERE.
* * * *
CETTE PETITION EST FERMEE.
MERCI POUR VOTRE PARTICIPATION.
LES COMEDIENS et REALISATEURS PEUVENT CONTINUER A SIGNER ICI.
Si vous êtes membre d'une SOCIÉTÉ HOLMESIENNE, veuillez signer ICI en remplissant TOUS les champs. Merci.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
February 24, 2011
January 12, 2011
The growth of this campaign has confirmed that there is significant professional and public interest in reviewing the current BAFTA policy. I am now drafting a formal request to the selection committee to request a meeting regarding this specific precedent.
Reached 100 supporters
November 17, 2010
12 Comments
signature not being accepted - does not recognise my password - we would probably have thousands more signatures
I want to support this petition but the site does not accept my password. I see from previous comments this is an ongoing situation which should be rectified immediately.
Jeremy Brett is Sherlock Holmes! But he was also realistic in any other roles. He never act. He became the character. Pure talent
Great Jeremy Brett - a very remarkable actor. With his interpretation of Sherlock Holmes he gave us the best Holmes ever, most compelling, enchanting, unforgetable. He made Holmes became alive in a way, no one did ever. Splendid! Elementary! But I can't sign that petition, it does not work... sadly...
I wholeheartedly support this. Jeremy Brett is the quintessential Sherlock Holmes. I cannot sign the petition as the site will not recognize my password. However... GIVE HIM THE BAFTA HE DESERVES!
I support this petition, though I'm from a different country, and the webform shows problems with the password. Jeremy is the quintessential Holmes, I can't imagine anyone else in this role. He deserves to be awarded more than anyone else!
To give the arts a place and standing in British historical culture. The cancel culture is destroying our arts. Jeramy is an iconic actor & has dedicated his life & craft to perfecting the Holmes character. Mr Brett should be celebrated & be remembered for this contribution to the arts. Let’s not make this political, but fair, respectful and the obvious right thing to do…👍
If any one actor deserved a BAFTA (if not a knighthood) it was superb Jeremy Brett. He was not only versatile but has become legendary for his dedicated portrayal of Conan-Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes for which he has millions of fans who value his work and dedication to all the many roles he played.🌹
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signature not being accepted - does not recognise my password - we would probably have thousands more signatures