Jonny Lee Miller as Sherlock Holmes
Jonny Lee Miller starred as Sherlock Holmes in the CBS television series Elementary, which ran from 2012 to 2019. The show ran for 7 seasons and 154 episodes, placing Miller in the modern-day New York interpretation of the detective. The series was produced by CBS Television Studios and created by Robert Doherty. According to Nielsen ratings data, the show consistently ranked among the top broadcast dramas in its time slot during its run. The role established Miller as a leading figure in contemporary crime drama. Read more about the show's conclusion.
Miller's portrayal of Holmes was paired with Lucy Liu as Dr. Joan Watson, a gender-swapped take on the classic character. The show was filmed primarily in New York City and featured a modern procedural format. Elementary was distributed internationally by CBS Studios and streamed on platforms including Paramount+. The series generated over 100 episodes of original content during its production run. Miller received multiple award nominations for the role, including People's Choice Award nods.
Career Before and After Elementary
Before Elementary, Jonny Lee Miller gained recognition for his role as Simon Doyle in the 1995 film Death on the Nile, based on the Agatha Christie novel. He later starred in the 2001 film Enigma, a World War II thriller set at Bletchley Park. Miller also appeared in the 2003 film The Flying Scotsman, portraying cyclist Graeme Obree. The film was produced by Film4 and the UK Film Council and received critical attention in the UK. View Jonny Lee Miller's filmography on IMDb.
After Elementary ended, Miller continued working in television and film. He joined the cast of the Showtime series Dexter: New Blood in 2021, playing the role of Kurt Caldwell. The limited series served as a revival of the original Dexter franchise and aired on Showtime. Miller has also performed in theater, including a stage role in the UK production of The Case of the Frightened Lady. He remains active in the entertainment industry with ongoing projects in film and television.
Personal Life and Background
Jonny Lee Miller was born on November 15, 1972, in Kingston upon Thames, England. He is the son of actor Alan Miller and casting director Anna Lee. Miller was married to actress Angelina Jolie from 1995 to 1999. He later married actress Michele Hicks in 2008, and they have one child together. Miller holds both British and American citizenship, having lived and worked in the United States for many years. Read Jonny Lee Miller's biography.
Miller's career spans over three decades, with early work in British television and film. He attended the Sylvia Young Theatre School in London as a child actor. His filmography includes roles in Trainspotting, where he played the character Sick Boy, and the 2022 film The Last Thing He Wanted. Miller continues to be recognized for his versatility across genres, from period dramas to contemporary crime series.