Most portrayed human literary character in film & TV

Sherlock Holmes is the most portrayed literary human being in film and TV. As of April 2012, he has been portrayed 254 times in various films and TV shows. Sherlock is beaten to the overall title by Dracula only (a non human character). All TV, film, video and documentary releases are included. Sherlock has been played by over 75 actors including Sir Christopher Lee, who has also played Sherlock’s brother Mycroft, Charlton Heston, Peter O’Toole, Christopher Plummer, Peter Cook, Roger Moore and John Cleese. Other literary figures in the top 10 include Cinderella (136), Robin Hood (127), Romeo (101) and Tarzan (85). The record has been awarded as part of World Record London, a record-breaking city wide series of events designed to celebrate London in the run up to the 2012 Games.