Are there any artists who played both Sherlock Holmes and Hercules Poirot?

You're thinking about the wonderful world of actors! No single actor has played both Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot, though many actors have played one or the other.

* Sherlock Holmes has been played by many famous actors, including:

* Basil Rathbone (most famous film portrayal)

* Jeremy Brett (TV series)

* Benedict Cumberbatch (modern TV series)

* Robert Downey Jr. (modern film franchise)

* Hercule Poirot has been played by:

* David Suchet (most famous TV portrayal)

* Albert Finney (film)

* Kenneth Branagh (film)

It's a fun thought experiment to imagine an actor capable of embodying both these iconic detectives!