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 Edinburgh, Scotland, to English parents Alison, a singer, and Andrew Rowe, a Conservative Party Member of Parliament and editor. He received his formal education at Eton College, where he acted in school productions, and subsequently received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Hispanic studies from the University of Bristol. Career Rowe has appeared in a variety of films, television dramas and plays. He played Sherlock Holmes in Barry Levinson'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 Mr. Holmes, in which he played the part in a film that the "real" Mr. Holmes, now a 93-year-old (played by Ian McKellen) goes to see at a theatre. Personal life Rowe was the partner of Lou Gish for six years until her death from cancer in February 2006. Rowe is married with a daughter (born 2009). Filmography Films Television Theatre TV guest appearances References External links 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