Character Gravedigger Wikipedia: Gravedigger (link not verified) 1970 ◢ Played by Stanley Holloway once on Film in 'The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes'. 29 Oct 1970:'The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes' 1970 ▷ Played by Eric Francis once on Film in 'The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes'. 29 Oct 1970:'The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes'